Those tools of convenience we call automatic transmissions have made our driving easy ever since the first Hydramatic two-speed was bolted to an Oldsmobile back in 1939, but as we see in the examples ...

Paddle shifters, levers you can find located behind the three and nine o'clock positions on your steering wheel, are my favorite aspect of many Subaru models. They allow you to take manual control ...

When you talk about the thrill of driving, it's hard to ignore its active elements: feathering the throttle, trail braking, turning the steering wheel into a gentle bend, or grabbing a clean heel-toe ...

CARS.COM — When we bought our long-term 2015 Honda Fit, we opted for the EX trim and a continuously variable automatic transmission. As part of that, we gained paddle shifters that allow you to select ...

The upcoming 2014 Cadillac ELR electric vehicle will feature a regenerative braking system that includes steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters meant to add some fun to the driving experience. Paddle ...

In the late ‘80s, Ferrari engineers — never shy about taking risks — installed small paddles flanking the steering wheels on Enzo’s Formula One race cars. The idea was to allow the driver to shift ...

What's the purpose of standard mode in an automatic? Is it just for people who want to pretend they're driving a stick? I rented a Fiat 500C and couldn't figure out how to get the darned shifter out ...

With the unveiling of the facelifted 2010 911 Turbo, Porsche quietly announced that the car would be available for the first time with a proper two-paddle steering wheel where the driver needs to pull ...

A feature that was once exclusive to luxury cars has made its way into mass-market models. Here’s a list of the 10 most affordable cars that come with paddle shifters Automatic transmissions are ...

See more of Shazz drifting his 1998 BMW 328 E36 on Instagram and YouTube. Answrd is a series focusing on car reviews by real ...