The VW Group pioneered dual-clutch technology and continues to push it in the European market. BorgWarner played a key role in the development of VW's DSG 6-speed automatic gearbox, which combines the smoothness of a state-of-the-art torque converter with the fuel efficiency of a lighter and cheaper to manufacture 6-speed manual. "Our DualTronic will continue to feature in VW front-wheel drive cars as well as gradually penetrate into different market segments," said Bernd Matthes, President and General Manager of Borg Warner Transmission Systems about the company's DualTronic transmission system. "There are no limits or technology barriers. It has a broad application range covering the entire vehicle market."