So claimed VW in its marketing blurb for the 2024 Taos 4Motion. But buyers didn’t love it, and they didn’t think it was smooth, either. They thought it was broken. Which is why, as part of the 2025 ...
When Volkswagen first introduced the Taos, the company offered two transmission options: an eight-speed automatic on front-wheel-drive models and a seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission (VW calls it ...
WOLFSBURG, Germany -- The Volkswagen brand plans to replace all of its transverse-mounted automatic transmissions with its direct-shift gearbox over the next five years. The direct-shift gearbox, VW's ...
After graduating with an MBA, Jared pursued his love of cars by becoming an automotive journalist. An internship with CarBuzz grew into his current position as Editor At Large. Jared now flies around ...
A number of automakers are offering 9- and 10-speed transmissions. Some are even looking at 11-speed units. The Volkswagen Group had planned to join the fray with its own 10-speed dual-clutch ...