When a modern car suddenly loses power, refuses to shift properly, and crawls along at city speeds, it is usually not “dying” but protecting itself. Manufacturers program the engine and transmission ...

If you're a control freak, late-model electronic transmissions are just what you need to modernize your classic car, and if you decide to go that route, a transmission control module is a must-have.

Subaru has issued a recall for some 198,300 vehicles due to a programming error with its transmission control unit. Related: More Subaru News Affected vehicles ...

Modern automakers have turned transmissions into high-tech showcases, chasing smoother shifts, better fuel economy, and […] ...

With stand-alone control of electronically controlled overdrive automatics, it's easier to dial in accurate upshifts, and you can just stab the throttle, steer it, and the trans will do the rest. The ...

•Previously, we took you through the necessary steps for installing a modern electronically-shifted 4L60E trans into your third-gen. But we only got you half way there. This month we made a trip over ...

A dual-clutch transmission is an automated manual transmission with two sets of gears, each operated by a separate clutch. Related: Are Manual Transmissions Cheaper to Repair and Maintain Than ...

The disappearance of the transmission dipstick signals a major shift in car design. Are you prepared for the implications of sealed systems and high-tech diagnostics? Discover what this means for your ...

A recent patent suggests that the automaker could be working on a simulated shifting setup with provisions for a third pedal.

A manual transmission uses a stick to shift gears and a third pedal to operate the clutch. Current trends show that manual gear shifting is rapidly becoming obsolete. For select sports cars and ...