A reliable transmission is the dream of every car enthusiast, and if you're looking for the most reliable one, mechanics say ...

Automotive history is riddled with lackluster gearboxes, but it's also seen its fair share of exlemplary models. Here are the ...

The $400,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom and $24,000 Ram 1500 don't appear to have much in common. One is the acme of automotive extravagance; the other epitomizes blue-collar, working-class values. But as ...

The German gearbox supplier revealed the eight-speed automatic transmission in 2008, when it debuted on the F01 BMW 7 Series. Since then, it has become arguably the best automatic transmission out ...

The secret family tree of gearboxes: from supercars to sedans, meet the transmissions quietly linking rivals under the skin, ...

Chrysler and German driveline and chassis component supplier ZF have reached an agreement that will see ZF supply and license manufacturing rights to its 8HP eight-speed automatic transmission for use ...

The eight-speed transmission is not new to the automotive world. Toyo­ta has had one in its Lexus LS and IS F sedans for a few years. But now, transmission giant ZF is bringing eight speeds to the ...

If you've been car shopping recently, or just paying attention to Autoweek car reviews, you've noticed that the six-speed automatic -- de rigueur as recently as a year ago -- suddenly has ratio envy.

Second iteration is claimed to be 3% more efficient. Transmission major ZF Friedrichshafen AG has announced volume production of the second generation of its successful ZF 8HP 8-speed automatic ...

We first heard of the return of the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer just over two years ago, but since then, further details have been scarce. Early reports showed that these two SUVs could be built ...

There's no question that cars are getting more reliable and maintenance-free. You no longer have to clean carburetors, adjust timing, or perform frequent engine tune-ups the way older cars required.