The Manual Transmission is Dying
Just like the trend toward SUVs in the United States throughout the 2000s, there’s another major shift happening that seems unstoppable. Automatic transmissions have become the standard in many markets,…
Single-dose baloxavir reduces household influenza transmission
A landmark study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reveals that a single oral dose of baloxavir marboxil (baloxavir) significantly reduces the transmission of influenza within households, marking…
An antiviral chewing gum to reduce influenza and herpes simplex virus transmission
In today’s interconnected world, infectious diseases pose an escalating threat, as demonstrated by the coronavirus pandemic and outbreaks of H1N1, SARS, Ebola, Zika, and H5N1 (bird flu) viruses — all…
Cadillac CT sedans, Chevy Camaro recalled for bad transmission
GM has recalled 90,081 Cadillac sedans and the Chevy Camaro coupe for a bad valve in the 10-speed automatic transmission that could, over time, cause the wheels to lock up,…
VW considering manual transmission, sound for EVs
VW has tested a manual transmission for EVs EVs that make sound are on the table at VW An electric GTI and Golf R won’t arrive until the end of…
GM recalls 461,000 trucks and SUVs due to transmission issues
General Motors is recalling 461,839 pickup trucks and SUVs equipped with diesel engines because of a potential transmission issue that could cause the rear wheels to lock up. A transmission…
Volkswagen kills DSG transmission in non-enthusiast vehicles
The dual-clutch automatic transmission’s rarity at VW just increased. At the reveal of the 2025 Taos on Thursday in Orlando, Florida, Volkswagen told Motor Authority its DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission…
How to do a burnout with an automatic transmission
Burnouts are polarizing. Some folks love them, while others see them as a way to waste money, rubber, and time, as well as a clean pavement in some cases. We…
How does my car’s transmission work?
There are many parts to any car, thousands in fact, but some of the systems that control what your car does and how it does it can be more important…
Ford recalls 552,000 F-150s for transmission issue
The recall applies to the 2014 Ford F-150 with a 6-speed automatic transmission It could unexpectedly shift into first gear at any speed Ford had similar troubles with the 2011-2012…