automatic transmission
noun
: a system in a vehicle that changes gears at different speeds without direct control by the driver
I can't drive her car because it has a manual transmission instead of an automatic transmission.
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Published on January 3, 2025 By Robert Ross RM Sotheby's
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A look at the 327 ci V-8 engine that makes 300 hp and is paired with a Powerglide automatic transmission.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Modern Power- and Drivetrain Underneath VR’s 1970 Ford F100 lives a modern, naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 with a contemporary 10-speed automatic transmission to match.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The hybrid engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with a four-wheel drive system boasting all the off-road goodies—locking center differential, low-range gearing, a crawl-control system, and hill-descent control.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
For the new model year the company added a sporty eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters so there are options for non-enthusiasts as well.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
Modern Power- and Drivetrain Underneath VR’s 1970 Ford F100 lives a modern, naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 with a contemporary 10-speed automatic transmission to match.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The hybrid engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with a four-wheel drive system boasting all the off-road goodies—locking center differential, low-range gearing, a crawl-control system, and hill-descent control.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
For the new model year the company added a sporty eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters so there are options for non-enthusiasts as well.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Automatic transmission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/automatic%20transmission. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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