In a vacuum (without a transmission), the explosive power produced by a typical automobile’s internal combustion engine would be too high for starting or stopping your car. Most transmissions comprise ...

For decades, as car engines and drivetrains have continued to advance, the manual transmission has defied most additions of new technology. Now, a patent from General Motors hints at a significant ...

Besides the regular foot brake and the emergency (or hand) brake, engine braking is another way to limit your car's speed. It's a frequently overlooked driving strategy that manual transmission ...