When it comes to transmissions, cars used to fall under two categories: manual and automatic. However, a third type of ...

A lot of cars only come with an automatic transmission nowadays, but a lot of them also offer a manual or sport mode. How ...

I have heard a fair number of negative comments on CVT transmission failures, life expectancy, etc. Proper maintenance is key.

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: I test drove a 2003 Honda Element (with only 50,000 miles) for about 10 minutes at speeds up to 55 mph. It drove like new and was in perfect condit… ...

Under the hood—figuratively speaking—the base engine type is electric, paired with a 1-speed direct drive transmission. The suspension system features four-wheel independent suspension and a standard ...

In order to achieve the direct drive without any mechanical transmission for EVs, the wheel motor has been designed as a low-speed high-torque motor. The design and optimization of the motor geometry ...

Continuously variable transmissions — or CVTs — aren't the most favored transmission among enthusiasts, but for the average driver, they are actually pretty good. CVTs operate by using belts and ...

By incorporating the merits of fractional-slot concentrated windings and Vernier machine structure, a new multi-pole dual-structure permanent magnet (PM) machine is proposed for low speed, ...