CNET News.com's Stephen Shankland takes Shimano's tech for a spin. And though it's geared for beginning bikers, the auto shifter wins over this longtime cyclist. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from ...

There’s an unspoken line drawn in the dirt at every truck stop in America: those who drive automatics, and those who swear by a stick. It sounds like a preference—but it runs deeper. One side sees ...

While automatic gear-shifting for bikes isn't unheard of, such setups typically require batteries that have to be frequently recharged. This is not the case with Shimano's new Q'Auto system, however, ...

The laziness of Americans prompted the auto industry to invent the automatic transmission. So why not apply that principle to the world of bicycles? That's the idea behind a new automatic bike design ...

If you don’t know, manual-swapping a third-generation Ford Focus is generally a good move. The automatic transmission installed in the car from the factory—actually a dual-clutch—is best at ensuring ...

Automatic transmissions are now used in most street machines, street rods, off-road vehicles, and drag race cars. With the addition of recalibration kits and new forward and reversed valve bodies, ...

View post: I Drove the 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe 3.5T Prestige Black e-SC AWD. It’s One of the Best Luxury SUVs Today. Transmission shifters have come in all shapes, sizes and locations since the ...