In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, ...

The automatic transmission has been a given option through most our time behind the wheel, but that wasn’t always the case. In the early ’30s there was no such animal. The main purpose behind any ...

For pickup trucks, Ford uses a 10-speed TorqShift transmission while GM uses a 10-speed Allison transmission. Here's how ...

Despite their similar names, there are some notable differences between the 4L60E and 4L65E. These differences come in their ...

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 ...

Adapting automatic transmissions for use in trucking has proven to be difficult. One reason was the inability of mechanical engines and transmissions to “talk” to one another and ensure optimal ...

Anyone who's spent any time driving knows that semi-trucks are a fixture on American roads. Vehicles from the most popular semi-truck manufacturers covered just over 500 billion miles in 2022 alone, ...

When the first semi-automated manual transmissions began appearing on the market more than 20 years ago from Eaton and Rockwell (which later became Meritor), few would have imagined the popularity ...

Crossplane Capital acquired TransAxle, a national provider of drivetrain components supporting trucking companies and service providers. TransAxle, founded in 1979, has 28 distribution centers and six ...

Car makers are removing the transmission dipstick to deter owners from using it incorrectly, and to allow transmissions to ...

The transmission is a vital component in a vehicle's drivetrain, which transfers power from the engine to the wheels and enables smooth acceleration and controlled speed. Unfortunately, transmissions ...