The all-new Buick GL8 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) utilizes a two-speed hybrid transmission built by BorgWarner, an American company.

Instead of a dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with a reputation for snappy shifts, Toyota gave the GRolla a torque-converter eight-speed auto, one that it calls a DAT (Direct Automatic Transmission).

Hyundai Kills Problematic Dual-Clutch Autos on Two Models It follows a trend of manufacturers turning away from complex DCTs.