Because we use them every day, the operation of a car seems simple, but a car is a very complex machine. One of the most complex systems in the typical vehicle is the automatic transmission. This ...

What is a continuously variable transmission? Is it better to drive, more reliable, more efficient, or better than an automatic? The automatic transmission as Americans know it today has been around ...

When choosing a new car, first-time buyers tend to overlook the type of transmission it uses. Sure, 97% of drivers in the U.S. now drive automatic vehicles, leading many to assume that that's the only ...

(iSeeCars) – When it comes to transmissions, cars used to fall under two categories: manual and automatic. However, a third type of transmission is growing in popularity, creating a third option: the ...

Several components mediate between the output produced by your car's engine and the power that ultimately gets to the driven wheels. In a manual car, the power transfer process is helped by a clutch, ...

The battle between manual and automatic gearboxes in recent years has been legendary, but this unique unit allows the best of both worlds.

One of the most fulfilling parts of driving a car is shifting gears. Enthusiasts like us yearn for open, twisty roads, going through the gears and surfing a wave of torque. Yet, most of us are stuck ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (iSeeCars) – When it comes to transmissions, ...