Until now, the How It Works series has focused on how an engine makes power. Now we'll fill you in on how engine power is made usable to propel a car. The parts used to get the car moving consist of ...

A manual transmission uses a stick to shift gears and a third pedal to operate the clutch. Current trends show that manual gear shifting is rapidly becoming obsolete. For select sports cars and ...

There's nothing like the sound and exhilaration of winding that motor up in your hot rod, reaching down, stirring the gears, and having all that horsepower throw you back into the seat as the car ...