About 50 years ago or so, the predominant type of automatic transmission was the regular planetary type with a torque converter. GM’s Turbo Hydramatic planetary three-speed automatic of this ...

Easy to learn: The biggest advantage of an automatic transmission is its "ease of driving." Especially if you are a new driver, everything is simply easier with just a stop and go. Drivers basically ...

The death of the manual transmission has been talked about for decades at this point. With the advent of electric vehicles ...

There are nearly 30 cars you can still buy with a manual transmission in 2025. The options range from sports cars and sports ...

Volkswagen did offer three models with a manual transmission in 2024 — the Jetta, GTI and Golf R — and VW says those rates ...

Nevertheless, the necessity of predicting the future is still a required exercise, so here are five (5) predictions for the auto industry in 2025. Software recalls continue to grow at an alarming ...

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REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Friday sued two large automakers, accusing General Motors and the United Auto Workers of age discrimination and ...

What to know about auto loans before you apply — including options for your credit. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when ...

CNBC Select evaluated dozens of auto loan lenders based on their rates and terms, selection of loan options, car-buying experience and other factors. Below are our picks for the best auto loan ...