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Honda 7-Speed DCT to "Inject Sportiness" in Vehicle Lineup

With the 2013 Accord, Honda made the surprise move of offering a continuously variable transmission (CVT) to help maximize fuel economy. Hitting higher mpg targets is, however, just one goal for the Japanese automaker and a new dual-clutch unit is on its way to help maintain the brand’s fun-to-drive reputation.

Colum Wood Nov 20, 2012

Honda Reveals i-DCD Dual-Clutch Hybrid for Small Cars

As a part of its new Earth Dreams powertrain rollout, Honda has announced a new 1.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid mated to a dual-clutch transmission that it believes will deliver segment-leading fuel economy while retaining the brand’s core fun-to-drive quality.