An independent test has shown that a DSG-equipped Golf GTI can leave a manual Civic Type R in its dust when it comes to ...

If you are new to cars, terms like CVT, AMT and DSG can sound complicated, but in reality, they all serve one simple purpose, which is to change gears automatically so you don’t have to use a clutch.

When most buyers shop for a car, the usual talking points revolve around the engine, horsepower, torque, and mileage. The transmission, by comparison, barely gets a mention beyond "manual or automatic ...