automatic transmission

Here's some of the pluses and minuses of GM's legendary 4L80E automatic transmissions.

Here's a look at the historical uses of the automatic transmission as well as its presence in today's automotive market.

Here's a look at three common maintenance and car repair reasons why your motor vehicle is leaking out transmission fluid.

These are the five most common issues that plague automatic transmissions, but most come down to one thing.

Another class action lawsuit has been filed against Ford over its PowerShift automatic transmissions. The first ones cost the automaker millions of dollars. What about this one?

Recent reports of Toyota transmission problems have increased, especially in Sienna minivans and Highlander SUVs.

GM's Allison 10-speed automatic transmission used behind its Duramax diesel engines is a strong, dependable unit. But issues can occur, as we discuss.

When purchasing a car it is important to know what you are getting. One decision to be made is what kind of transmission do you want. So, what is the difference between an automatic and a CVT?

Is your car not shifting into reverse? Here are a few issues that may need to be addressed.

Automatic transmissions are built to shift by themselves, but when is downshifting one manually necessary?

One myth that has prompted many to make uneducated decisions when purchasing a manual car. It is that they are more fuel-efficient than automatic transmissions. However, it couldn't be further from the truth. Below, we've shed some light on the matter and why the myth is utterly bogus.

Many Lotus cars offer optional automatic transmissions, making them considerations for drivers not interested in the art or effort of using a manual transmission. In its many decades, Lotus has offered a number of exotic cars, but it's poised to make a change in its model lineup.

CVTs have grown in popularity among auto manufacturers in recent years. In fact, many modern cars have them. But are CVTs better than traditional automatic transmissions? And if so, what are their benefits?

Americans prefer driving cars with automatic transmission as opposed to those with manual ones. Here is why.

Automatic transmissions have been getting a lot more efficient over the years. Here is why they are much quicker than manual transmissions.

Checking and changing your car's transmission fluid i s necessary part of its maintenance. But can it actually damage your car?

You might think that a car's horsepower has to do with how fast it can go in reverse. But there's much more to it than that.

It is possible to convert a car with an automatic transmission to a manual transmission setup. But in most cases, it's not really worth the effort.

Nissan led the charge into transmission innovation. Now there are signs that Nissan's ditching its Xtronic CVT for an old-school system.

What does the Aston Martin Vantage, Jeep Track Hawk, Toyota Supra, and pretty much every BMW have in common? They all use an eight-speed ZF 8HP automatic transmission. But wait, there’s more. In fact, there’s plenty of cars that are all different sizes and from different segments that use this same transmission, or at least …