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technology3 days ago•3 min saved

Subaru's CVT Rollout: How Lineartronic Became the Mainstay

Subaru rolled out its modern Lineartronic CVT with the 2010 Legacy and gradually shifted nearly all models to CVTs by the mid- to late-2010s, with Impreza and Crosstrek adopting CVT-only in 2024 and the BRZ remaining the only traditional automatic; the 2026 WRX uses CVT on some trims while others stay manual. Early CVTs (including the 1989 Justy and 2010–11 TR690) suffered reliability problems, prompting warranties and revisions since 2018; overall CVTs have improved, helping Subaru earn a strong reliability ranking in 2026.

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#cvt #lineartronic #outback-2015

automotive6 months ago•3 min saved

Dutch Car Pioneers CVT with Variomatic Transmission

The Netherlands played a pioneering role in automotive transmission technology with DAF's 1959 Variomatic CVT, which used a belt and pulley system for infinite gear ratios, leading to improved fuel economy. This technology was later adapted by Subaru in 1989 with electronic controls, making CVTs more common in modern vehicles, especially hybrids. The Variomatic's legacy includes its influence on the development of automatic transmissions and its widespread use in cars and racing.

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#automotive #cvt #daf

sports8 months ago•3 min saved

1993 CVT F1 Car Banned Before Its Debut

In 1993, Williams Racing developed a revolutionary CVT gearbox for their F1 car, which kept the engine at maximum power for better performance, but it was banned by FIA before it could compete, marking a unique moment in motorsport innovation.

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#1993 #cvt #fia-regulations