Jeep's 545RFE automatic transmission had two second gears with different ratios. One of the "second gears" was for shifting ...

In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, ...

For pickup trucks, Ford uses a 10-speed TorqShift transmission while GM uses a 10-speed Allison transmission. Here's how these transmissions compare.

Reasons Manual Transmissions Are Better Than Automatics Automatic transmissions are an incredible invention, but when ...

Manual transmissions teach higher levels of car control, "mechanical sympathy" with your car, multitasking brain power, and ...

CARS.COM — Why does your automatic transmission act funny? The most common causes include leaking seals, mechanical damage, worn-out transmission fluid or inadequate transmission fluid level, but we ...

Automatic transmissions are highly complex automotive components. They're significantly more complicated and challenging to work on than manual transmissions, which means expensive repairs and ...

It’s been two years since we first reported on a drive of an early Allison TC10 automatic transmission. Since then, the innovative product has undergone more testing and development and has entered ...

Q: What does kickdown mean in an automatic transmission? A: Kickdown is a downshift in an automatic transmission triggered when the driver pushes the car’s accelerator to the floor. Automatic ...

Adapting automatic transmissions for use in trucking has proven to be difficult. One reason was the inability of mechanical engines and transmissions to “talk” to one another and ensure optimal ...