If you are new to cars, terms like CVT, AMT and DSG can sound complicated, but in reality, they all serve one simple purpose, which is to change gears automatically so you don’t have to use a clutch.

What is a DSG transmission? How does a direct shift gearbox work? A DSG transmission is a dual clutch transmission used by Volkswagen. A DSG uses two wet, multi-plate clutches to activate separate ...