For a long time, most automatic transmissions were written off by enthusiasts thanks to their sluggish, slow shifts. There's a reason why they're commonly referred to as "slushboxes". But since the ...

Wondering why so many modern vehicles feature 8-speed automatic transmissions? Discover how they blend supercar shift speeds ...

The German gearbox supplier revealed the eight-speed automatic transmission in 2008, when it debuted on the F01 BMW 7 Series. Since then, it has become arguably the best automatic transmission out ...

The ZF eight-speed transmission (ZF 8HP) debuted in 2008 when it replaced its six-speed sibling in the F01 BMW 7 Series. Today, with 17 years of consistent use under its belt, the ZF 8HP is considered ...

Known at large for the 8HP automatic transmission for rear- and all-wheel-drive vehicles, ZF Friedrichshafen also happens to offer the 9HP for FWD-based applications. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ...

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles last week inked a deal with ZF for one of the biggest orders of automatic transmissions in the German firm's history. Normally the purchase of automatic transmissions ...

BMW and ZF Friedrichshafen signed a multi-billion-euro supply agreement extending through the late 2030s for ZF’s 8-speed automatic transmission (8HP). The deal commits both companies to continuously ...

ZF has become a notable supplier in the world of automotive transmissions, especially for the 8HP automatic. Who owns ZF? Where does the manufacturing happen?

Gerhard started his career in automotive journalism in 2010, after finishing degrees in Communication, English, and Politics, and diplomas in Film and Art Appreciation and Graphic Design. He's ...

Chrysler and German driveline and chassis component supplier ZF have reached an agreement that will see ZF supply and license manufacturing rights to its 8HP eight-speed automatic transmission for use ...