Transmission dipsticks used to be a basic tool of car ownership, as familiar as the fuel gauge or the hood latch. Now, more new vehicles arrive in driveways with sealed gearboxes and no obvious way ...

Do you have a tiny, fuel-efficient car? Most subcompact vehicles are top picks when it comes to gas mileage, in part thanks to their automatic continuously variable transmissions, or CVT. So what is a ...

While manual transmission vehicles continue to be axed by manufacturers—the casualties from 2022 include the Hyundai Veloster N and Mitsubishi Mirage—there are still 31 vehicles from 17 manufacturers ...

When it comes to cars, the transmission or gearbox is one of the most vital components. This part is responsible for scaling engine power output to different driving situations, like accelerating and ...

Plenty can go wrong with a car's transmission — there are a l lot of moving parts, after all. Though transmission problems rearing their metaphorically ugly heads will most likely mean a trip to your ...

Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

Affordable manual-transmission options are increasingly scarce, forcing enthusiasts looking for a three-pedal experience under $50,000 to primarily consider a dwindling selection of new 2025 and 2026 ...