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Friday May 9

Ford will double 6-speeds to raise fuel efficiency

“As we improve the internal efficiency of the transmission, the automatics approach a well-driven manual by an expert.”

Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it plans to double the number of six-speed automatic transmissions in its models by the end of next year, increasing fuel efficiency to the point where it's equal to or better than ... via The Detroit News

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