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New transmission from Ford

24th June 2008

Car manufacturer Ford has revealed a new gear box which could make vehicles more efficient and safer.

The new PowerShift system combines "the fuel economy of a manual gearbox" with the "comfort and convenience" of a normal automatic.

By using the latest electronically-controlled twin-clutch technology to change gear, the new lightweight transmission allows car insurance customers to shift gears more quickly than is possible with traditional automatic or manual boxes.

It does not need the "complex and weighty sub-systems" that are typically used in automatic transmissions.

A statement from Ford added: "Driving with the Ford PowerShift transmission is as simple and easy as a conventional automatic transmission.

"The system uses a standard automatic gear lever in the centre console with the usual P, R, N and D settings. The gear lever can also be moved laterally to a parallel gate should the driver choose a sportier style and the option of shifting manually."

The company revealed that car insurance customers who purchased vehicles in either the Ford Focus or C-MAX ranges would be able to pick the PowerShift system. ADNFCR-1602-ID-18652809-ADNFCR