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 ...

Driving an automatic car is easy-peasy compared to piloting a manual. The most common gear settings in an automatic vehicle are Park (P), Reverse (R), Neutral (N), and Drive (D). The rest are not ...

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 ...

In the old days, automatic transmissions were scorned by any self-respecting hot rodder. He'd rather push his car than use a slush box. But times have changed—especially with the new generation of ...

Overheating, wrong fluids, harsh driving, and careless habits like improper towing or parking can ruin your automatic ...

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on Aug. 20, 2021. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. It’s sitting there in your car’s shift ...

If you've ever wondered how you can start a car without using the starter motor, allow me to demonstrate the art of the "push-start," also called the "bump-start" or "roll-start." It's a way to use ...