The automatic transmission in a typical car or truck handles multiple driving modes, like D for Drive, R for Reverse, or N for Neutral. The system also includes a parking mechanism, often marked P, ...

A sticking gear shifter sucks. You may be like us when this happens and immediately start fearing the worst. But don't panic. Yes, a sticking or stuck shifter could be a sign that your transmission is ...

The component defect in the Paccar recall could result in a loss of communication between the gear shifter and the transmission. More than 116,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks are being recalled for ...

If you drive a car with an automatic transmission, chances are you're used to and fond of the seamless way in which these devices allow us to drive. There's no shifting manually, no need to perfectly ...

Fiat Chrysler has been in the news lately, and not for good reasons. Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin was killed this weekend when his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee—a vehicle among a recall of more than 1.1 ...

Around 116,000 Peterbilt and Kenworth semi-trucks were recalled because of improperly crimped connectors in the gear shifter. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that ...

Over 850,000 vehicles sold by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will be investigated by the NHTSA because of around 300 complaints regarding the gear shift selector. Initially, the NHTSA was only ...

Personalization of one's classic Mustang or Ford is one way to make your ride entirely yours. From wheels and exterior trim to underhood wiring and the interior, there are literally dozens of ways to ...

When it comes to new car innovations, it’s clear that the gear shifter is undergoing a dramatic overhaul — but drivers aren’t thrilled with the results. In recent years, carmakers have embraced the ...

You may recall I had swapped out an old Hydromatic for a new Phoenix Transmission TH400 in the '60 Catalina I'm working on. Not long after the swap I decided to go a step further and switch the car ...

Many things have changed since the first automobiles rolled off of the production lines. In the beginning, most cars followed a relatively similar formula in terms of design both inside and outside.