Transmission shifters have come in all shapes, sizes and locations since the beginning of time. Even manual transmissions could be had with shifters on the steering column (“three on the tree”) in ...

Yet in spite of their visual appeal and our dependence on their reliability, it seems like most people don't give a second thought to picking a shifter—when they even pick one at all. And while ...

As far as a driver is concerned, one new-car manual transmission is pretty much like another. Sure, the transmissions themselves might be different in how they’re oriented in the chassis, and maybe ...

If you've ever looked at floor-mounted automatic transmission shift levers, with either disdain or genuine gratitude, you've probably noticed that they tend to fall into two main categories: the ones ...

Modern vehicles with automatic transmissions typically have a 'shift lock' feature to prevent unintentionally moving the gearshift lever from park (P) to reverse (R). The shift lock is a small button ...

GMC made a splash when it revealed the 2018 Terrain crossover, which noticeably does not incorporate a traditional gear selector. Instead, it’s the first application of a push-button gear selector, ...

Push-button transmissions, a unique feature in automotive history, once captured the attention of car enthusiasts and manufacturers alike. Emerging prominently in the mid-20th century, these systems ...

The SUV and crossover market in the U.S. is white hot, and to remain competitive, automakers have been rolling out new turbocharged powertrains, more gears in their transmissions, and often a variant ...

CARS.COM — When the new 2018 GMC Terrain debuted at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, our reaction was decidedly unfavorable. The styling didn’t strike a positive ...