Most people give little thought to their car’s shifter. According to a recent CR survey, more than 99 percent of CR members reported driving newer cars with an automatic transmission, which requires ...

If you've ever noticed an "L" on your car's gearshift along with the other letters, here's what it means, what it does, and ...

There's a bit of mystery behind the operations of a car's transmission. Unlike the engine, which receives a lot of attention, a car's transmission can be confusing to novice drivers, particularly an ...

There has never been a shortage of weird gear selectors and shifters in cars, and while variety is the spice of life, this can often translate to confusion for some. From overdrive buttons, through ...

Automatic transmissions are built to last, but you may be wondering for how long and what you can do to extend the life as ...

Drivers of automatic transmission cars may be surprised to see a "B" mode on their gear shifter. This isn't standard across ...

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

There's something about a gear shifter that brings the cool factor of a car to another level. The mixture of looks combined with what you know it's connected to in order to deliver more performance is ...

Automakers like Porsche continue to offer stick shift vehicles for enthusiasts. As we recently reported, stick shift vehicles are making a comeback — sales are up a few percentage points and climbing.

You might be surprised by how different your driving experience is with an aftermarket shift knob. Main photo credit: Jason Siu Speak to any seasoned track enthusiast or veteran race car driver and ...