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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nearly any shift lever and knob can adorn this buttonless, gated automatic transmission shifter. Automatic transmission users, lift your spirits, your custom shift lever and knob prayers have been ...

You might be surprised by how different your driving experience is with an aftermarket shift knob. Main photo credit: Jason Siu Speak to any seasoned track enthusiast or veteran race car driver and ...