For years, automakers were reliant on 6-speed transmissions. However, they began to adopt 8-speed replacements, following pressure from the government to meet new environmental regulations. When the 8 ...

In a perfect world, buying a brand-new vehicle with the latest and greatest technology would mean you've got a problem-free ride for the foreseeable future. However, as we're sure most folks are aware ...

We’ve covered the problems of the eight-speed GM transmission on numerous occasions. In fact, we cover a class action lawsuit brought against GM back in April, complaints from owners, and even a ...

Ford has announced a recall of close to 1.5 million F-150 pickup trucks in North America due to problem with the transmission that could cause an unexpected downshift into first gear. A loss of ...

DEAR CAR TALK: I have a 1997 Dodge Dakota V8 with an automatic transmission that was rebuilt about 5,000 miles ago. Now when I drive it, it shifts fine for the first couple of miles, but once it warms ...

Since Fiat Chrysler introduced the ZF nine-speed automatic transmission to the 2014 Jeep Cherokee, owners of that model year have continued to report multiple quality and safety problems stemming from ...

Car and truck buyers looking for a transmission to maximize acceleration and efficiency (without resorting to a droning continuously variable transmission [CVT]) may turn to Ford and GM's 10-speed ...