What is a continuously variable transmission? Is it better to drive, more reliable, more efficient, or better than an automatic? The automatic transmission as Americans know it today has been around ...

A liability no more. Toyota solved the CVT's biggest flaw, creating a transmission that could go on and on.

On paper, CVTs are the best transmission type. They are very compact and light, which has a positive effect on performance and efficiency. They also don't change through gears, and instead ...

There are seven core fluids — eight, including differential, which isn't always on the list — that keep most gasoline engine cars running smoothly: fuel, coolant, power steering fluid, windshield ...

When consumers fork over a big pile of their hard-earned cash for a new car, it should be a given that the power train is robust, durable and reliable. Consumers should feel confident that this model ...