The obvious answer is the number of clutches. But it goes beyond that, into questions of design and operation that can bring ...

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 ...

Electric cars don't require multiple gears, but they still have transmissions. And General Motors is working on a way to make them better. A patent filing from the automaker detailing a new type of ...