Few parts in a modern car spark as much debate as the continuously variable transmission (CVT). For some, it’s a smart way to ...

The exact cause is a bit of mystery, but one small failure ruined the whole thing.

When consumers fork over a big pile of their hard-earned cash for a new car, it should be a given that the power train is robust, durable and reliable. Consumers should feel confident that this model ...

So up to now we've only referred to the CVT as efficient or economical. While true, it doesn't mean the CVT has to be condemned to the confines of the econo class of cars. Luxury cars can reap ...

Continuously Variable Transmission. Those three words are guaranteed to strike dread in the heart of any gearhead who has ever enjoyed a slick-shifting manual transmission or a crisp-shifting ...

One of the best ways to improve fuel economy is to keep a car's engine operating at its most efficient speed, regardless of how fast the vehicle is traveling. That's the principle behind continuously ...

The 2001 Honda Civic HX has one, the 2002 Audi A4 will have one and the Subaru Justy had one in the early ’90s. As you have guessed, we are referring to a continuously variable transmission, or CVT.

In many ways a CVT gearbox is similar to a regular auto. For starters, there is no clutch pedal in a CVT-equipped car, so you can drive it on an automatic-only UK driving licence. You'll also find ...