3 Surprisingly Durable CVTs That Can Rival a Manual Transmission for Longevity
These three CVTs have earned reputations for durability when maintained properly over time.
2014 Ford F-150 Recalled Over Potential Unexpected First-Gear Downshift Condition
The recall population comprises incorrectly updated 2014 models that may experience sudden first-gear downshifts due to iffy powertrain control module software
Ford Performance Launches Complete Godzilla 7.3-Liter V8 and 10-Speed Transmission Package
Ford now offers a turnkey Godzilla V8 and 10-speed combo for serious builders.
Why Some Automatic Transmission Shifters Move Straight and Others Follow a Zigzag Pattern — And Which Works Better
Automatic transmission vehicles use two main shifter layouts, each designed with different safety and usability priorities.
Why More Drivers Are Starting to Avoid Cars Equipped With CVT Transmissions
Concerns about reliability continue to influence drivers when choosing vehicles equipped with CVT transmissions.
Chevrolet Drops CVT for Equinox — Here’s What Transmission Will Replace It
Chevrolet plans a major update for the Equinox, replacing the CVT with a traditional automatic.
Porsche Patents Gear Shifter That Can Simulate Both Manual and Automatic Driving
New Porsche patent reveals smart gear selector designed to replicate manual shifting feel in modern vehicles.
Five Simple Signs Your Automatic Transmission May Be About to Fail
Several common warning signs can signal automatic transmission trouble long before a costly breakdown occurs.
Many Americans Don’t Know This: What’s That Red Button Next to the Shifter For?
A small red button near the automatic gear selector — why was it installed in the first place?
Many Drivers Don’t Know What the “2” and “L” Modes on an Automatic Transmission Are For — and When to Use Them
You can’t figure out the purpose of these modes at a glance, there’s no time to read the manual, and experimenting feels risky.
Why You Shouldn’t Floor the Gas If You’re Stuck in Snow or Mud With an Automatic Transmission
Your car is high-centered in slushy snow, and with your teeth clenched, you mash the accelerator to the floor—but it won’t move.
Toyota Recalls Land Cruiser 300 Over Critical Transmission Defect
The gearbox “went rogue”: Japanese reliability hit hard by a serious defect.
GM Crossovers Stuck in First Gear: Chevrolet and GMC Face Investigation Over Unusual Transmission Issue
GM crossovers have been found to experience transmission problems.
You Probably Didn’t Know This: What the L, 2, and 3 Gears on an Automatic Are Really For
Vehicles equipped with an “L” gear are still being built today.