CARS.COM — Manual transmissions are usually cheaper to maintain and repair than automatics because the latter are far more complex and have more parts and functions that can fail, but it may depend on ...

The story goes that a quiet old lady told the bus driver going over the alps that she was happy to "stir the oil with that stick " if he wanted to focus on steering the bus during their trip. We have ...

Automatic transmissions have come a long way from the non-overdrive, slow-shifting slushboxes of the past, and although we can appreciate how good they are these days, many of us still prefer a ...

Unless you've got a lemon, most vehicles can continue to run well past 100,000 miles if they are well maintained. That means changing the oil at recommended intervals and making sure your transmission ...

Next to the engine, your vehicle’s transmission is the most complicated piece of gear (some would argue it’s even more detailed than the engine). And though the transmission may not figure in the ...

It's an age-old question: which is best when comparing automatic vs manual transmissions? It's one of the most important choices you can make when buying a car, as it can change the your enjoyment of ...

Enthusiasts know the deal all too well. The number of manual transmission cars are disappearing at an alarming rate. With the speed, efficiency, and reliability of modern automatic transmissions, ...

Manual-transmission vehicles were once the norm in the U.S., with 70% of American cars being stick-shift in 1942, while only 30% shifted automatically. Manual transmissions came with a steep learning ...

Certain combinations work, like chocolate and peanut butter or Black Sabbath and eardrums. Other combinations don't, like orange juice and toothpaste or remote starters and manual transmissions. Well, ...