Drivetrain and transmission
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When you look at total cost, the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali with the 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine costs less than every other Denali variant.
By Aaron Bragman
June 11, 2026
Continuously variable transmissions allow the engine of a car to continuously operate in its most effective rpm range.
By Fred Meier
June 8, 2026
Like a traditional transmission, maintenance is an important part of making a CVT last as long as possible. Here are some tips.
By Rick Cotta
May 23, 2026
Since modern automatic transmissions are generally seamless, any noticeable symptoms are important warnings that should prompt an immediate diagnosis.
By Rick Popely
February 22, 2026
Affordable manual-transmission options are increasingly scarce, but there are some rear- and all-wheel-drive sports cars on the market with manual transmissions and a base price of $50,000 or less.
By Cherise Threewitt
February 19, 2026
Our long-term 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium features part-time four-wheel drive and all-terrain tires — neither of which are best for truly snowy, icy on-road conditions.
By Aaron Bragman
February 18, 2026
Powertrain control modules determine how much fuel to inject into the cylinders and when that fuel should be ignited.
By Rick Cotta
October 26, 2025
A range-extended electric vehicle is an electrified vehicle that includes an onboard generator that is powered by a gasoline engine and can recharge the battery as you drive.
By Rick Cotta
October 20, 2025
Stellantis’ latest recall involves a rollaway risk and affects nearly 300,000 examples of its Dodge Dart sedan.
By Corinne Vercoe
October 15, 2025
Read here to find out which model-year 2025 EVs on sale in the U.S. feature all-wheel drive.
By Cars.com Editors
September 25, 2025