A number of years ago, I remember reading that GM and Ford were jointly working on transmissions, both for front wheel drive car and rear wheel drive, light truck applications. I believe the current 6 speed automatic in Ford/GM FWD cars maybe one result.
I also recall that a 10 speed automatic in GM/Ford trucks was also in the plans. Sounds like maybe it's reached fruition.
Joint R+D for expensive components, I think will be something we see more of in vehicle design.
Would be interesting to get confirmation if these transmissions are the result of joint design from Ford/GM.
