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 ...

The gearbox is one of the building blocks of the modern car. Not surprisingly, it's also one of the most complex bits of hardware inside any vehicle. A car's engine connects to its crankshaft, which ...

When did you last think about what goes on under the hood while cruising down the freeway in your trusty automatic ride? As you relax and enjoy the open road, the intricate dance of gears is probably ...

Tyler began his love for the automotive world from in front of a television screen, playing games like Gran Turismo and Need For Speed. While cars have always been his passion, he pivoted towards ...

Attention, Project T-top Coupe followers: We finally executed the drivetrain upgrade that we’ve been highlighting—well, hyping—since we embarked on the 1986 Ford Mustang LX’s resurrection back in ...

A dual-clutch transmission, or DCT, functions like two manual transmissions in one package, with two independent shafts and clutches for odd and even gears. However, DCTs function similarly to an ...

There is no need for anytheme music here because what we are about to tell you is completely possible and utterly doable. We are going to take all the fear out of the internal workings of an automatic ...

The reputation of the current line of Toyota Tacomas is built on the solid backs of the Toyota 4x4s that came before them. You can rest assured that the current midsize pickup offering from Toyota ...

One of the most fulfilling parts of driving a car is shifting gears. Enthusiasts like us yearn for open, twisty roads, going through the gears and surfing a wave of torque. Yet, most of us are stuck ...