There are limits to what a continuously variable transmission (CVT) can do. The design of a CVT has torque (power) output limitations that make it unsuitable for some applications, such as trucks, larger vehicles, and vehicles made for tasks involving large amounts of power output (off-roading, racing, etc). The Subaru …
Transmission hesitation, or at least what sounds like automatic transmission hesitation, is a relatively common issue with older vehicles. As vehicles age, things inevitably begin going wrong. But hesitation can be several things. Read about this at 10w40.com.
With the supercharged V8 under the hood of the 2017 Camaro ZL1 putting out 640 horsepower (477 kW) and 640 pound-feet (868 Nm) of torque, Chevrolet has designed a new 10-speed automatic transmission to handle all of that power going to the rear wheels. This new gearbox is no slouch, …
The 2017 Ford F-150 pickup truck will include the latest-generation 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine as an option, adding 30 lb-ft of torque to its output. This will mate to a new 10-speed automatic transmission to aid performance and capitalize on the now best-in-class torque values of the new engine. Read more …
In some car segments, the number of manual transmissions being sold is on the rise. Which segments may be a surprise, even to automotive insiders. Read more at iSeeCars.com.
More and more vehicles are featuring a continuously variable transmission (CVT) as a means of maximizing fuel economy and minimizing vehicle drivetrain weight and complexity. Many automakers, such as Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota, have embraced the CVT and put considerable research and engineering into furthering its development. Most of Nissan’s …
This is a common problem with the first-gen Cooper. There’s even a class action lawsuit over it. Continuously variable transmissions (CVT) is relatively new and in 2005 was pretty cutting edge for an entry-level car like the Mini. These cars have “adaptive” learning, so a transmission computer reset may help. …
