One common mistake drivers make is keeping their foot on the accelerator while shifting gears, especially when switching ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

An all-yellow team of a C15 (above) or C13 (top) diesel and CX31 transmission is typical of how Caterpillar will initially sell its new automatics starting early next year. Later, they'll be offered ...

There was a time when automatic transmissions had all kinds of unique names-Cruise-O-Matic, Hydra-Matic, Ultramatic, and the list goes on. But while the names were different, the basic operation was ...

The convenience of automatic transmissions sometimes leads many drivers to inadvertently develop bad driving habits; even a seemingly small action can reduce the lifespan of the transmission and pose ...

Automatic and automated transmissions have become very popular. They often increase productivity, reduce stress on the operators and protect the entire driveline from abuse caused by inexperienced ...

Practically every transmission specialty manufacturer offers some type of valve body shift improver kit. The most basic kit simply reduces shift overlap and provides a firmer shift. More exotic kits, ...