Driving “stick” is a popular term for those who know how to drive a car with a manual transmission. Manual transmissions, needing a unique skill set to wield, give drivers more control over shifting, ...

Transmissions are the unsung heroes of the automotive world, but which ones are the most bulletproof?

When Marlo Dewing went shopping for a car last year, she only had one requirement: a manual transmission. "Any car that was only available as an automatic was a deal breaker," said Dewing, 44. "I love ...

When it comes to installing the right transmission, the decision to use either a manual or an automatic trans depends on your intended use for that vehicle. If you are a purist and drive a hot Cobra, ...

For many enthusiasts, the question of whether a four-speed manual or an automatic belongs in a classic car is really a question about what makes these machines feel alive. Classic cars were built in ...

Whether an automatic or manual transmission is a better choice has been an ongoing gearhead grudge match for the best part of a century. There are several pros and cons for both, and each brand of ...

When this story was written in 2013, it asked this question about automated and automatic transmissions in over-the-road trucking: "Will they finally be able to make a strong inroads?" According to ...

Is the manual transmission dead? Die-hard auto enthusiasts may shout out: “No way” but is anyone listening? If you’re in the market for a new car, a manual transmission might be a good idea, for a few ...

Consumer Reports' transmission maintenance FAQ on how to tell when your car's transmission needs servicing and what the ...

Auto enthusiasts, seemingly a dying breed, have long argued that manual transmissions, or stick shifts (though some of you might remember shifters on the steering column as well), are the “only” way ...

Engineers say the trend toward thriftier automatics is a result of automakers' trying to goose every mile per gallon out of their vehicles to meet upcoming federal fuel economy standards. And with ...

On the one side you have grouchy old farts unwilling to consider new ways of doing anything. On the other you have people who maybe grew up not knowing anything different and who denounce ancient ...