Manual cars are a bit of a mystery to most Americans, with less than 20 percent of U.S. drivers capable of driving stick. But even for those familiar with a three-pedaled car, manuals come with their ...

Depending on the vehicle, shifting into reverse while driving may not cause damage. Here's what to know and how your car ...

Until now, the How It Works series has focused on how an engine makes power. Now we'll fill you in on how engine power is made usable to propel a car. The parts used to get the car moving consist of ...

There's nothing like the sound and exhilaration of winding that motor up in your hot rod, reaching down, stirring the gears, and having all that horsepower throw you back into the seat as the car ...

Cummins is a renowned builder of diesel engines for pickup and semi-trucks, and it's in the latter where you might also find some of its transmissions. While older semi-trucks tended to have manual ...