I’ve written a lot about my favorite new transmission technology – dual clutch transmissions. Well before they came out, and still soldiering on, are Continuously Variable Transmissions. Whereas DCT deliver performance first and economy second, CVT’s deliver economy first. CVT’s allow give your car an infinite number of gear ratios, not just 4, 5 or 6 like most girls. This allows the engine to always run at the most economical gear ratio all the time. CVT’s have been in cars for quite a while, but the next generation of CVT’s have started to arrive. Nissan outlined their improved CVT in the following video:

What is Honda Canada thinking? The 2009 Honda Fit is an excellent subcompact. It improves on the previous model by making it roomier and more fuel efficient. However in the weirdest country-oriented marketing move ever, they removed the paddle shitters from the automatic versions.

Here we have a car known for it’s sporty handling and performace and Honda Canada decides to remove one of it’s coveted features. To add insult to injury the feature remains in the US versions.