Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) have been growing in popularity over the last several years, and are steadily replacing traditional automatic transmissions in many small and mid-size ...

Nissan has been dealing with widespread complaints about its new XTronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) that is fitted in many of its small cars, and as result the company is introducing new ...

Nissan agrees to settle lawsuit over defective transmissions in Murano and Maxima vehicles. Eligible owners may receive warranty extensions, reimbursements, or a $1,500 vehicle voucher. Key deadlines: ...

TOKYO -- Nissan is sharpening its oversight of affiliated transmission supplier Jatco Ltd. in the wake of quality and customer satisfaction problems that have pinched the automaker's profits.

Nissan and the plaintiffs of a class-action lawsuit alleging that continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) in its Murano and Maxima models were defective have reached a settlement as of Wednesday.

Nissan has a pretty full lineup of vehicles, including sporty coupes, pickup trucks, and a sedan or SUV in just about every size or configuration you can imagine. And many of those vehicles use CVTs ...