Until now, the How It Works series has focused on how an engine makes power. Now we'll fill you in on how engine power is made usable to propel a car. The parts used to get the car moving consist of ...

Modern manual transmissions, at least what's left of manuals, are typically five-speed or six-speed setups. However, decades ago, there was a time when manual transmissions were made in four-speed and ...

Believe it or not, there's more than one approach to downshifting with a manual transmission. Whether you're new to manual ...

In the realm of automotive technology, electric vehicles and manual transmissions appear to be trending in opposite directions. Automakers sold nearly a million EVs in 2022, more than 2.5 times the ...

Despite car enthusiasts' best efforts, the manual transmission’s days are numbered. Blame it on electrification, future autonomous technologies, or the fact that kids these days just don’t care about ...