How to Use automatic transmission in a Sentence

automatic transmission

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  • This is sent to all four wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The engine is linked to a new eight-speed automatic transmission.
    — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
  • As the 8 speed automatic transmission and four wheel drive are standard equipment, the ride is firm, and handling is taut and agile.
    — Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
  • Both trims come with an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels.
    — Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 8 Sep. 2023
  • All three models come with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
    — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2024
  • It’s linked to a new eight-speed automatic transmission.
    — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 13 June 2024
  • An automatic transmission is available but feh – this is a car that must be sticked to get the true experience.
    — Josh Max, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Its eight-speed ZF automatic transmission is a joy, too.
    — Alex Goy, Ars Technica, 12 May 2024
  • All three engines send power through an 8-speed automatic transmission (same as last year) to either the rear wheels or all four in 4x4 models.
    — Karl Brauer, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Both engines mate to an eight-speed automatic transmission, but only the more powerful one comes with all-wheel drive.
    — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 25 Aug. 2023
  • That's with the five-speed automatic transmission that is standard equipment, folks.
    — Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Stick-shift fans will want a six-speed manual, while cruiser types will opt for Ford’s 10-speed automatic transmission.
    — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2024
  • All M2s are rear-wheel drive, and buyers can choose from either a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission.
    — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The mill is also mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 June 2023
  • All three mills come mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 June 2024
  • Paired with a 8-speed automatic transmission that was ultra smooth.
    — Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2024
  • The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive is available — including an off-road-capable twin-clutch AWD system unique to the Z71.
    — Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2023
  • The last one comes standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission, which will be available as an optional upgrade for the 148-hp TDI's six-speed manual.
    — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2024
  • The automatic transmission is operated via a steering-column switch, as in the ID.7.
    — Car and Driver, 3 Sep. 2023
  • The problem results from a loss of signal between a speed sensor and a control module that operates the automatic transmission.
    — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 25 June 2024
  • Engine My trim arrived with a 2.0L Ecoboost inline 3 engine with start-stop, mated to a smooth 8-speed automatic transmission.
    — Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
  • There are three powertrain options to choose between, each of which comes mated to an automatic transmission, according to Motor1.com.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
  • The gasoline model has an eight-speed automatic transmission.
    — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Owning a manual is so much more than saving $1,200 versus an automatic transmission, said Jominy.
    — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2023
  • With an 8-speed sport automatic transmission, the X6 delivered well to both the driver for endless get up and go, but also for its passengers, as the quiet ride of the X6 offered limited road noise and excellent riding comfort.
    — Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2024
  • Though most customers drive automatic transmission, there's been an uptick in manual transmission car sales, per CarMax.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 21 May 2024
  • During his stewardship, the Italia received custom paint and upholstery work, and the enthusiastic owner also swapped a Buick V-8 and automatic transmission for the stock power train.
    — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Working hard to save you money is a meek 122-hp four-cylinder attached to a continuously-variable automatic transmission.
    — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 21 July 2023
  • The efficient 4-cylinder will now only be available with an automatic transmission.
    — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Still, the 10-speed automatic transmission shifts crisply and without hesitation.
    — James Raia, The Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2024

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