A torque converter is an essential part of any automatic transmission. What is a torque converter, though, and what role does ...

From torque converters to dual-clutch and CVTs, modern automatics take very different paths to the same job.

Because we use them every day, the operation of a car seems simple, but a car is a very complex machine. One of the most complex systems in the typical vehicle is the automatic transmission. This ...

A transmission is a vehicle’s gearbox. It’s roughly analogous to the gear shifter and chain system employed in bicycles. Transmission components are always mounted straight on the engine so that their ...