CVT fluid is an essential component to make your Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission work correctly, but is it just transmission fluid?

When choosing a new car, first-time buyers tend to overlook the type of transmission it uses. Sure, 97% of drivers in the U.S. now drive automatic vehicles, leading many to assume that that's the only ...

Photo: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan has been using CVTs in its vehicles for nearly twenty years. The first generation launched in 2002 was met with mixed reviews as some owners reporting multiple ...

Tyler began his love for the automotive world from in front of a television screen, playing games like Gran Turismo and Need For Speed. While cars have always been his passion, he pivoted towards ...

Nissan and its transmission supplier Jatco have jointly developed a next generation CVT (continuously variable transmission) that promises better fuel economy and performance in a compact and ...

We feel like this is a journey that's about to end. After watching Engineering Explained discuss the dos and don'ts of manual gearboxes, dual clutch ones and conventional automatics, the CVTs are ...

Polaris has unveiled a new continuously variable transmission (CVT) in its 2027 Xpedition utility. The transmission builds on the current mechanical CVT by adding pneumatics to soften noise and ...

Although automakers such as Honda and Nissan have made significant strides in quelling the continuously variable transmission’s more annoying aspects—a tendency to cause engine droning and a ...

Electric cars mostly do without multi-speed transmissions, but automotive supplier Bosch believes the gear-less continuously-variable transmission (CVT) could help optimize EV performance and range.

CVTs are our least favorite type of transmission, mainly because their only nod to driver involvement is engine drone under heavy throttle. In spite of the lost love, CVTs are making inroads against ...