Automatic transmissions have been with us for a long, long time. In fact, the basics can be found in the Model T Ford. At the heart of an automatic transmission are the planetary gearsets. As gears go ...

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 ...

With the goal of our '67 Chevelle being a real world street car that we could enjoy numerous ways (autocross, drag strip, long hauling, local street cruise, etc.), choosing the right transmission was ...

A significant number of GM truck and SUV owners remain sidelined due to ongoing delays tied to a backorder on transmission valve bodies, a critical component of the automatic transmission system. At ...

There are different types of automatic transmissions or dual pedal technologies. The automatic transmission technologies include traditional Automatic Transmission (AT), Automated-Manual Transmission ...

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 ...

Automatic transmissions are highly complex automotive components. They're significantly more complicated and challenging to work on than manual transmissions, which means expensive repairs and ...

The moment our New Edge GT launched at Auto Club Dragway shortly after we installed this month’s drivetrain mods, we knew it was going to be significantly faster. How could we tell? Because with the ...