How The Best Automatic Transmission Works. ZF's 8-Speed Auto can give modern dual clutch transmissions a run for their money. It's light, compact, quick-shifting, and shifts are incredibly smooth. The ...

Allison noted that it continues to face risks linked to global economic volatility, competitive pressures and supply chain disruptions. Allison Transmission Holdings said it has completed the ...

Toyota is facing fresh legal trouble over one of its most widely used gearboxes. Two new class action lawsuits allege that the automaker’s UA80 eight-speed automatic transmission is prone to early ...

We compare the different transmissions such as the automatic transmission, CVT transmission, DCT, and ECVT to see which is the most reliable. Are CVT transmissions reliable? How do you maintain a ...

GM and Allison Transmission will officially end their heavy-duty truck partnership in 2026, concluding a collaboration that began with the Duramax diesel era in 2001. By June 29, 2026, GM must remove ...

There was a time when you couldn’t fake your way into a truck driver’s seat. The twin-stick transmissions in those old trucks were unforgiving gatekeepers that separated the serious from the curious.

Engineers are just wizards with college degrees. No, I take that back, they're powers are stronger than mere magic. I don't care what spells Harry Potter knows; nothing in his wizarding world is as ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. Like roll-up windows and cigarette lighters, manual transmissions are a dying ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (iSeeCars) – When it comes to transmissions, ...

Today, let's look at who's to blame for all the cars that insist on shifting for themselves. Arguably, the earliest blame-havers could be Louis-Rene Panhard and Emile Levassor, who were about to show ...

Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) can be reliable with proper maintenance, especially using the correct transmission fluid. Simultaneous illumination of brake system, ABS, and AWD warning ...

As an avid car enthusiast, Joe enjoys time on the track, going to car meets, or simply taking a long drive in the Colorado mountains. Joe has always had a love for writing and cars, so he decided to ...