A computer also controls the transmission now, so it won’t even let you downshift into a gear if you’re going too fast for ...

If you've ever glanced at your car's gear shift and noticed an "M", you might have wondered what it means. Automatic vehicles often come with various selector modes to improve the driving experience.

There's a bit of mystery behind the operations of a car's transmission. Unlike the engine, which receives a lot of attention, a car's transmission can be confusing to novice drivers, particularly an ...