Most people have heard of automatic and manual transmissions, but CVT transmissions, also known as continuously variable transmissions, aren't as widely understood. While automatic and manual ...

Unlike a regular automatic, a continuously variable transmission uses pulleys and a fixed band in lieu of traditional gears.

When the subject of CVTs or continuously variable transmissions comes up, the chances are that most readers will think of the various motor vehicles they’ve appeared in. Whether it’s a DAF ...

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 ...

Then you may want to consider a vehicle with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Thanks to some crafty engineering, you may never have to experience “Shift Shock” again. Here’s how a ...

[James Bruton] is experimenting is a series of interesting mechanical mechanisms, the latest being a CVT transmission system which uses a tilting sphere to get a variable speed output from a ...

CVT means continuously Variable transmission which is very much different from other automatic transmissions because it is more focused towards fuel efficiency rather than performance. There are ...

While this CVT auto model works well around town, it’s simply not as good to drive as the manual if you ever venture further afield. It’s slightly more economical, but you’re unlikely to see ...

The other powertrain offered is the LC500h's 354-hp gas-electric drivetrain, which combines a 3.5-liter V-6, a pair of electric motors, a 1.1-kWh lithium-ion battery, and a continuously variable ...