including the traditional torque converter (commonly called automatic transmission) and the relatively new CVT (or continuously variable transmission). But given that both transmissions offer ...
Even the most veteran driver fears an automatic transmission problem. Automatics are among the least-understood components of any vehicle’s driveline, and few of us can even begin to grasp the ...
An automatic transmission is any transmission that doesn’t require the driver to shift gears. There are more types of automatic transmissions than ever before, including conventional torque ...
In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, compared with an automatic, and can cut a car's price by $800 to $1,200.