Some car problems quietly hint that a four-figure repair bill is coming long before anything actually breaks. Modern vehicles ...

A small but familiar piece of hardware is disappearing from modern cars. Once a routine checkpoint for owners, it’s being ...

Transmission dipsticks used to be a basic tool of car ownership, as familiar as the fuel gauge or the hood latch. Now, more ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's a reason why the automatic transmission in a modern car, truck, or SUV has cooling lines connected to the radiator. Like the engine ...

Toyota is facing fresh legal trouble over one of its most widely used gearboxes. Two new class action lawsuits allege that the automaker’s UA80 eight-speed automatic transmission is prone to early ...

The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is widely used in new cars these days — particularly hybrids — thanks to its reputation for improved fuel efficiency. However, not everyone is on board ...

Flood-damaged vehicles can experience issues ranging from cosmetic problems like mold to serious mechanical and electrical malfunctions. Water damage can affect critical car components such as the ...

Car makers are removing the transmission dipstick to deter owners from using it incorrectly, and to allow transmissions to ...