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The type of transmission in your car dramatically impacts how it drives and what's required from the driver. According to CarMax, the number of manual transmissions sold over the past three decades ...

In September 2025, Neil Pallaya's five-year-old Toyota Highlander began emitting a sharp, high-pitched whine from its ...

Ching is a seasoned automotive enthusiast and accomplished writer who is eager to lend his expertise to the Top Speed community. With a robust background in the car industry, Ching brings a unique ...

Many new vehicles come with self-driving features that control driving speed, lane position, parking and in some cases allow the driver to let go of the steering wheel entirely. The cost for this ...

Manual and automatic transmission systems have gone head-to-head for decades, in just about every way! Today we’ll look at how the two stack up regarding repair and maintenance costs. Is there a ...

In hybrid vehicles, the automatic gearbox not only changes gears, but also toggles between hybrid and electric mode based on two factors: depressing the accelerator pedal and the battery’s charge ...

While manual transmission vehicles continue to be axed by manufacturers—the casualties from 2022 include the Hyundai Veloster N and Mitsubishi Mirage—there are still 31 vehicles from 17 manufacturers ...

As an avid car enthusiast, Joe enjoys time on the track, going to car meets, or simply taking a long drive in the Colorado mountains. Joe has always had a love for writing and cars, so he decided to ...