There are different arguments that can be made both for and against automatic and manual vehicle transmissions. Manual transmissions offer more nuanced control and an opportunity to better optimize ...

While automatic transmissions have their benefits, plenty of semi drivers prefer to shift gears themselves. Mastering the art of smoothly shifting a semi truck's manual transmission is no small feat, ...

One of the most fulfilling parts of driving a car is shifting gears. Enthusiasts like us yearn for open, twisty roads, going through the gears and surfing a wave of torque. Yet, most of us are stuck ...

At first glance, an 18-speed transmission sounds like overkill. After all, most cars get by with five or six gears. But semi trucks are built for an entirely different purpose, and that is moving ...