How Dual Clutch Transmissions Work

Alex L. Dykes

August 14th, 2014

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Ever wondered how a dual-clutch transmission works? In this video I talk about the difference between a traditional automatic transmission and a the dual-clutch transmissions found in a variety of new cars on the road today.

The PHEV Charging Studies Don’t Apply To America

Alex L. Dykes October 29, 2025 No Comments

A bunch of people have sent me links to reporting around a “bombshell” study from Europe. Apparently PHEVs in the wild consume more gas than the WLTP rankings say they…

The Polestar 3 Gets The EX90’s 800 V Update

Alex L. Dykes October 3, 2025 No Comments

Polestar continues to march to a different drummer. Case in point? The Polestar 3, which after just one year on sale, is getting a wholesale upgrade of the entire electronics…

2026 Kia Sportage Review | Kia’s Best Seller Is A Screaming Deal

Alex L. Dykes October 3, 2025 No Comments

Kia’s Sportage has finally found its groove: As a roomy, family-friendly SUV with a “just right” price tag. What do I mean by that? Well, the Sportage started out as…

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