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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to buying a car, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is whether to choose a manual or automatic transmission. This choice may seem small at first, but it can have a huge ...

Until now, the How It Works series has focused on how an engine makes power. Now we'll fill you in on how engine power is made usable to propel a car. The parts used to get the car moving consist of ...

One of the biggest automotive technological developments in the past 20 years is the dual-clutch gearbox, also known as the dual-clutch transmission (DCT). It’s been a performance game (and gear) ...