Boats and cars share a lot of similar parts that work the same way. In many ways, an outboard motor is like a car engine. However, there are differences. You’re driving in the water with the former ...

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 ...

Semi-automatic transmissions work using a transmission control unit and a series of actuators and sensors to replace the ...

When it comes to motorcycle transmissions, there has been a long-standing debate between manual and automatic systems. Manual transmissions are known for their control and connection to tradition, and ...

Tyler began his love for the automotive world from in front of a television screen, playing games like Gran Turismo and Need For Speed. While cars have always been his passion, he pivoted towards ...

As confused as Blue Oval and Mopar fanatics may be in their misguided hot rodding proclivities, at least they know a good automatic transmission when they see one. How else can you explain the ...

GM automatic transmissions quite literally rule the world. The venerable Powerglide has been the gold standard of durability and efficiency in drag racing since the ’50s, and the workhorse TH400 has ...

Typically (but not always) found in specialized cars and motorcycles, a sequential manual transmission, often shortened to just "sequential," is a type of manual gearbox which, like a traditional ...

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 ...