One thing that's helping automatic transmission catch up is the wider use of continuously variable transmissions (CVTs).Now, to be clear, the mechanics of CVTs differ from those of automatic transmissions, but for drivers, the operation is the same: You put the car in drive and go. Unlike manual and automatic transmissions, which have a fixed set of gears (and a fixed set of ratios), CVTs can

Manual vs. automatic transmission: save money In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, compared with an automatic Most of the cars have manual transmission (no problem for me) and the ones with automatic transmissions cost double. Now this raises a question for me, why is the norm you drive manual in Europe and South America (+ others) and automatic in the US. Save money on your car insurance Start a quote. Originally published June 20th 2013. Whenever I've had the opportunity to choose between buying a manual or an automatic, I've always gone for a manual. For me, automatics take the fun out of driving. Transmissions, or gearboxes, help control a car's speed and torque (rotational force). The higher the speed, the higher the gear needed. Automatic cars shift gears on their own, while manual cars require you to shift gears with the stick shift. Today, a third hybrid option exists: the dual-clutch transmission. The difference between manual and automatic cars is that manual cars use manual transmission whereas automatic cars use automatic transmission. In a manual car, the driver is responsible for shifting the gears as the car's speed changes, but in an automatic car, changing gears happens automatically. Main image caption Automatic vs manual - which should you buy? Should you get an automatic or manual gearbox on your next car? It's a simple question of whether you want to let the car change gear or you take control yourself, isn't it? Which is better: Manual or Automatic transmis