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 ...

With the advent of advanced technology in the automotive industry, semi-automatic transmissions are becoming increasingly popular. This innovative system, featured in vehicles like the Yamaha MT-09 ...

Automotive explainers are a good way to not only get reacquainted with how things work, but to blow off a boring afternoon at work. Gathered here are some great explainers we found on how we get ...

Until now, the How It Works series has focused on how an engine makes power. Now we'll fill you in on how engine power is made usable to propel a car. The parts used to get the car moving consist of ...

Toyota introduced its first continuously variable automatic transmission CVT, in itself a type of automatic transmission, in 2000, dubbed the K110. Some Toyota models that use a CVT include the Camry, ...

Choosing between motorcycle transmission types these days is a bit more complicated than a simple manual-versus-automatic decision. In reality, it's more like four transmission options: automatic, ...