Automatic transmissions are pretty self-explanatory, and for the most part, fairly foolproof. Most of us will be familiar with the usual settings found on an automatic shifter, with P, R, N, and D ...

My 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo has 190,000 miles on it and a Tiptronic transmission. As a car enthusiast and owner of actual ...

As the associate director of vehicle technology at CR’s Auto Test Center, Kelly Funkhouser drives a lot of cars and is always on the lookout for issues related to the usability of various automotive ...

A computer also controls the transmission now, so it won’t even let you downshift into a gear if you’re going too fast for ...

Learn the driving and maintenance habits that quietly wear down your brakes and how simple changes can help them last longer ...