The compact, organized pattern for drivers wasn’t always so easily recognized, but it has helped cars become safer and more efficient. Question: Why is the gearshift lever in a manual transmission car ...

The story goes that a quiet old lady told the bus driver going over the alps that she was happy to "stir the oil with that stick " if he wanted to focus on steering the bus during their trip. We have ...

Having a transmission in a car is something most of us take for granted. It's just part of the car. It belongs there, just like the tires or the steering wheel, but have you ever given any thought as ...

The manual transmission is starting to go the way of the dodo, although there are still several new cars, trucks, and SUVs you can buy that have a stick shift — and, of course, used options abound.

The neutral (N) gear in a manual transmission vehicle is not exactly a gear like first (1), second (2), third (3), or reverse (R). Placing the shift lever in neutral means the transmission is not ...

‘H-pattern’ gearbox from 2023 UX300e prototype. Regulatory hurdles around licencing are proving challenging for the Lexus plan to continue developing a ‘H-pattern’ gearbox for its expanding range of ...