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Toyota's new CVT has a launch gear

Toyota's Direct Shift-CVT Has A First Gear For Starting Off People are often underwhelmed with the driving experience of a CVT, and initially, many CVTs were underwhelming. Toyota is changing that, ...
Mazda continually develops clever engineering solutions to their cars. What many companies might call old technology, Mazda finds a way to reinvent and improve in as many ways as possible. The Nissan ...
CVT, AMT, and DSG are three types of automatic gearboxes designed for different driving needs. AMT is affordable and ...
Comparing three of the best compact sedans available right now: the 2026 Nissan Sentra, the 2026 Honda Civic, and the 2026 ...
The Toyota Corolla is one of the longest-serving nameplates in the world, and in 2026 it's supported by an impressive MPG ...
Toyota Hyryder Hybrid focuses on practicality over flash, delivering strong mileage, comfort, and a smooth driving experience ...
The Equinox and its GMC Terrain sibling will have geared transmissions for all trims going forward.
Did you know the Camry is Toyota’s longest-running nameplate in India? Since its debut in 2002, this luxury sedan has weathered intense competition from multiple rivals and shifting market dynamics ...
Toyota has applied its familiar mantra of “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” in updating the Corolla Cross GR-Sport (GR-S).
The Toyota RAV4 has become the default family SUV, but what if you don't need all that space and want to save some money?
With three rows of family-friendly space and a fuel-efficient hybrid drivetrain, is this Grand Highlander the SUV to beat?
Lexus' compact crossover isn't cheap on the forecourt, but could saving at the pump make up for that?