From torque converters to dual-clutch and CVTs, modern automatics take very different paths to the same job.

How do gears work? Why is it that the first gear gives you the most torque and hence the most acceleration? Since the first gear gives me the most acceleration why do I need to switch gears? Wouldn't ...

While reading up on new cars, you might’ve seen talk about an unfamiliar kind of transmission. Instead of a six-speed automatic or whatever, you may see a car that has a CVT. It’s an innovative ...