May 25, 2007 Volkswagen has developed a seven-speed version of its DSG gearbox which is used on such exotica as the Bugatti Veyron and the Audi TT. The new seven-speed gearbox, codenamed DQ200 ...

ALSO SEE: How a dual-clutch transmission works Essentially, the DSG's internals are very much like those of a manual transmission. It consists of a pair of wet multi-plate clutches.

If that doesn’t help much, check out this video of the DSG in action. The newest seven-speed gearbox (pictured below) going into the Golf and Golf Plus has two new features as well.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The first Volkswagen to be fitted with an automatic dual-clutch DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) transmission was the 2003 Golf R32, a hot ...

The DSG is a six-speed manual transmission that can offer both manual and automatic transmission. It uses all the same ingredients as a manual transmission but with an extra clutch.

Learn all about DSG tuning and how it can enhance your vehicle's performance. This guide explains what a DSG tune is and how it affects your driving experience, including key benefits for shifting ...

The company has also started work on a DSG production plant in Dalian in northeastern China. As a result of the initiative, VW hopes to sell increasing numbers of DSG-enabled models in China ...

Volkswagen is recalling 16,000 GTI hatchbacks built between September 2008 and August 2009 over a faulty sensor in the gearbox.The sensor could cause the transmission to think that the oil ...

The cars in question have a new type of transmission called a direct shift gearbox or "DSG," and in some cases they are dying right in the middle of fast-moving traffic.

Volkswagen updated the 2025 Jetta GLI with a new grille, LED headlights, and light bars that connect across both the front ...