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Mazda's New Six Speed Transmission

Mazda Motor Corp developed a six-speed automatic transmission that can drastically improve fuel efficiency. The transmission comes in two types: a medium-torque type for gasoline vehicles and a high-torque type for diesel vehicles. Mazda expects that the medium-torque type will improve fuel efficiency by 7% compared with existing medium-torque five-speed automatic transmission's and the high-torque type will enhance fuel efficiency by 4% compared with existing high-torque six-speed automatic transmission's. Both of the types will be manufactured at the company's own factories, it said.
The new six-speed automatic transmission is called "Skyactiv-Drive" and is part of the "Skyactiv," a next-generation technology that Mazda announced on Wednesday. The improvement of fuel efficiency was realized by expanding the "lock-up" area and reducing internal resistance. Furthermore, for a smooth gear change, Mazda employed a linear solenoid valve that finely controls a mechanical clutch and an electronic control unit.

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Mazda 6 recalled for Spiders

Mazda Motor Corp. is recalling 65,000 cars because of SPIDER nests in tiny rubber hoses linked to fuel system which could cause pressurization and ventilation problems in certain cars. In a worst-case scenario, such clogs could lead to fuel leaks and fires. But the problem hasn't resulted in any serious incidents so far, the company said. After dealers around the country found 20 cases of the arachnid infestation, the company pulled back 65,000 Mazda6 cars from the 2009 and 2010 model years in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Mazda identified the culprit as the yellow sac spider. The small arachnids are slipping in behind the gas cap and then sneaking down the hose (is a guess). Owners of recalled cars will be notified within the next few weeks. Dealers who find evidence of the spiders will clean out or replace the hoses and, if necessary, swap out the gas tank.

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