Automotive Industry Corporate News

Automotive Industry Corporate News

Automotive industry is much wider than gearbox repairs and new transmission units launched on the market. It is wise to learn about new vehicles from various manufacturers recently introduced on the market, new technologies in modern cars - including Continuously Variable Transmissions, Direct-Shift Gearboxes - as well as automatic transmission fluid that would allow reduction of harmful emissions and many more things!



Currently, Ford is facing several legal actions related to the Powershift (DPS6) transmission issues. This ill-reputed transmission found application in Fiesta and Focus models. In the latest Powershift-related judicial case, a couple, who pulled out of the class-action lawsuit, filed a lawsuit against Ford in connection with the problematic gearbox installed in their 2014 Focus car.
Subaru has issued a second recall in two days, this time the compulsory measure is caused by a possible transmission malfunction in the 2019 Subaru Ascent. Earlier, the automaker announced a recall of several other models because of a faulty PCV valve leading to the engine failure.