There are different arguments that can be made both for and against automatic and manual vehicle transmissions. Manual transmissions offer more nuanced control and an opportunity to better optimize ...

Because we use them every day, the operation of a car seems simple, but a car is a very complex machine. One of the most complex systems in the typical vehicle is the automatic transmission. This ...

The gearbox is one of the building blocks of the modern car. Not surprisingly, it's also one of the most complex bits of hardware inside any vehicle. A car's engine connects to its crankshaft, which ...

Semi-automatic transmissions work using a transmission control unit and a series of actuators and sensors to replace the ...

It may not look like it, but cars actually function thanks to a variety of fluids. One of the most, if not the most, important is the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for automatic cars. It plays a ...

We're roundin' third on our maintenance kick on Truckin magazine's longest-running truck project. What started as simply knocking the dust off our '64 "GMC" to hit some cruises during the great ...

For us, there really isn't a maintenance job we like doing less than changing the fluid and filter in an automatic transmission. Even if you're blessed with an automatic that has a transmission pan ...

Burnouts are polarizing. Some folks love them, while others see them as a way to waste money, rubber, and time, as well as a clean pavement in some cases. We tend to fall into the group that enjoys ...

If you're a control freak, late-model electronic transmissions are just what you need to modernize your classic car, and if you decide to go that route, a transmission control module is a must-have.

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 ...