Automatic transmissions have been with us for a long, long time. In fact, the basics can be found in the Model T Ford. At the heart of an automatic transmission are the planetary gearsets. As gears go ...

With stand-alone control of electronically controlled overdrive automatics, it's easier to dial in accurate upshifts, and you can just stab the throttle, steer it, and the trans will do the rest. The ...

Driving “stick” is a popular term for those who know how to drive a car with a manual transmission. Manual transmissions, needing a unique skill set to wield, give drivers more control over shifting, ...

The type of transmission in your car dramatically impacts how it drives and what's required from the driver. According to CarMax, the number of manual transmissions sold over the past three decades ...

The moment our New Edge GT launched at Auto Club Dragway shortly after we installed this month’s drivetrain mods, we knew it was going to be significantly faster. How could we tell? Because with the ...

If you've been following our NMRA True Street project Repeat Offender, then you know our '85 notchback is packing a serious FRPP 427ci engine, and we fully expect it to run 9s when we're done. If you ...

The advent of automatic transmission was a significant milestone in the automobile industry, turning driving into a more accessible and enjoyable experience for many. Let’s delve into the origins of ...