Automatic transmissions are pretty self-explanatory, and for the most part, fairly foolproof. Most of us will be familiar with the usual settings found on an automatic shifter, with P, R, N, and D ...

This is largely due to what is almost a complete disappearance of new manual transmission car sales. Reader’s Digest reports that “just 1.83%” of new cars purchased in early 2025 were stick shift ...

Whether you have a stick shift car now or want to put one in the driveway in the future, there’s a certain amount of finesse required to be able to safely and efficiently operate a car with a manual ...

Despite the world pivoting to electric vehicles that don't have any need for gearboxes, there's a lot to be said for being able to drive a car that does come with a stick in the center. But if you're ...

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For most drivers, a vehicle's automatic transmission — the most common kind of transmission nowadays, more's the pity — has three settings: Drive, Park, and Reverse. Most automatic transmissions, ...

Honda is attempting to find a middle ground with its new S+ Shift system, debuting on the 2026 Honda Prelude. At the heart of every hybrid is an internal combustion engine (ICE). Gas or diesel, any ...