What is a torque converter & what does it do in an automatic transmission?

A torque converter is an essential part of any automatic transmission. What is a torque converter, though, and what role does ...
Motor1.com on MSN

The three types of automatic transmissions—and how they actually work

From torque converters to dual-clutch and CVTs, modern automatics take very different paths to the same job.
KHON2

CVT vs Automatic Transmission: What’s the Difference?

(iSeeCars) – When it comes to transmissions, cars used to fall under two categories: manual and automatic. However, a third type of transmission is growing in popularity, creating a third option: the ...
Jalopnik

Who Built The First Automatic Transmission, And What Was The First Car To Use It?

Today, let's look at who's to blame for all the cars that insist on shifting for themselves. Arguably, the earliest blame-havers could be Louis-Rene Panhard and Emile Levassor, who were about to show ...
Jalopnik

How Do Lifetime Transmission Filters Work (If They Do)?

We hate to break it to you, but there's no such thing as a "lifetime" transmission filter. This also applies to the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) or continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid ...