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 ...

Automatic transmissions are the transmissions of choice in today's diesel realm. They've come a long way over the last decade, and are now beefier and more complex than ever before. This is an effort ...

How does a torque converter work? A description of a torque converter and how it works, as well as the components involved, and how it transfers torque from the engine to the transmission. A look at ...