See how a vehicle's CVT delivers different amounts of power to a wheel. See how a vehicle's CVT delivers different amounts of power to a wheel. Design Squad is available to stream on pbs.org and the ...

The first continuously variable transmission fitted to an automobile actually has its roots in the late 19th century, though the technology has only become popular in the last two decades or so. While ...

When it comes to motorcycle transmissions, there has been a long-standing debate between manual and automatic systems. Manual transmissions are known for their control and connection to tradition, and ...

Continuously variable transmissions are among the most subtly divisive pieces of kit the automotive industry has yet assembled. A near-infinite number of gear ratios allows cars to extract a few extra ...

August 9, 2005 Chrysler has confirmed production of the Dodge Caliber, the global concept car first shown at 75th Annual Geneva International Motor Show in March, with a range of innovative engines ...

Dim’s fascination with cars began when he was just six. Born into a family of car enthusiasts and racing drivers, he started learning basic mechanics and driving from an early age. While he loves ...

While reading up on new cars, you might’ve seen talk about an unfamiliar kind of transmission. Instead of a six-speed automatic or whatever, you may see a car that has a CVT. It’s an innovative ...

We shouldn’t laugh, but we know the feeling very well. [Gear Down for What] invented a revolutionary transmission and fabricated it from scrap material when he was 16. Except he later found out the ...

A continuously variable transmission, or CVT, is a type of automatic transmission that can continuously “transmit” power from a vehicle’s engine to the rest of the drivetrain through an infinite ...

Yes, it’s true. I — car geek for nigh upon 30 years, single man who chooses to ogle a Ferrari smoothing past rather than a pretty woman, typically stressed New Yorker who imagines shifting a notchy ...

The Netherlands has a surprising way of inserting itself into the auto industry. That's been true since the early 20th century. After all, it was a Dutch automaker — Spyker — that was first on the ...

Quality problems have delayed the continuously variable transmission slated for the 2002 Saturn Vue. Saturn dealers expected to receive the Vue VTi in January, to accompany manual and automatic ...