Drivetrain and transmission
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More than 203,200 trucks are being recalled, including those from a June guidance, over a transmission issue that could cause a rollaway.
By Patrick Masterson
September 15, 2022
Ford is once again calling on model-year 2021-22 Ford F-150s to be brought in for service over concerns of fractured driveshafts.
By Patrick Masterson
August 18, 2022
An issue with the engine control unit’s software could lead to an unexpected stalling of the engine.
By Patrick Masterson
August 10, 2022
If you’ve never driven a car with a manual transmission, the prospect of learning how might seem overwhelming, so we’ve answered questions from drivers who are new to stick shifts.
By Mike Hanley
July 15, 2022
The list of 2022 cars with manual transmissions skews mostly to affordable models and those that are more enthusiast-oriented, but there’s still a decent range of choices.
By Brian Normile
July 15, 2022
Depending on the model, buying a car with a manual transmission can save shoppers anywhere from $800 to $5,500 (if it grants you any savings at all).
By Jane Ulitskaya
July 15, 2022
In the automotive world, O/D stands for overdrive, which signifies the top gear or gears in a car’s transmission.
By Rick Cotta
April 24, 2022
The battery featured on the XC60 Recharge will also be standard for the rest of Volvo’s 2022 60 and 90 Series sedans, wagons and SUVs.
By Jane Ulitskaya
March 14, 2022
Shoppers have concerns about EV batteries — and they should — but those concerns often focus on the wrong thing. Let us steer you toward the issues worth considering.
By Joe Wiesenfelder
January 24, 2022
As a general rule, electric vehicles don’t have conventional multi-speed transmissions as do gas-powered cars, with nearly all having just a single speed.
By Rick Cotta
January 17, 2022