Transmission
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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
GM is recalling more than 43,700 Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC SUVs over an issue with the transmission control valve.
By Corinne Vercoe
February 20, 2026
The Ram brand has announced a new 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, the longest such coverage in the pickup truck class.
By Jared Gall
June 17, 2025
If you’d like to honor the manual-transmission gods with your next new car purchase, here’s every new car with a manual transmission currently for sale.
By Cars.com Editors
June 3, 2025
Whether gas-powered or electrified, if your car has paddle shifters, you should consult your owner’s manual to determine how they work.
By Rick Cotta
March 30, 2025
The “L” was a staple position in early cars with automatic transmissions (which date from the 1940s), and it had some very practical purposes back when brakes weren’t as good.
By Rick Cotta
January 13, 2025
Another major GM recall affecting diesel-equipped pickup trucks and SUVs involves a transmission control valve that may fail.
By Patrick Masterson
November 13, 2024
Continuously variable transmissions allow the engine of a car to continuously operate in its most effective rpm range.
By Fred Meier
April 11, 2024
Whereas DIY gearboxes are usually cheaper (or at least a no-cost option), BMW will charge $3,500 to fit a stick into the 2025 Z4 M40i.
By Jared Gall
January 30, 2024
The list of model-year 2023-24 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 14, 2023