Two things keep coming back to mind when recalling a test-drive this week in a Ram 3500 pickup equipped with ZF’s new 8-speed PowerLine automatic transmission: increased power and better fuel economy.

Aisin is a Japanese automotive components manufacturer that partnered with BorgWarner in 1969 to develop high-torque transmissions widely used in heavy-duty trucks. Although they might not be popular ...

The General Motors 8L family of transmissions has been in service since 2014, gradually replacing older 6L six-speed units across much of the company's lineup. The bigger 8L90 was the first GM 8-speed ...

We’ve covered the problems of the eight-speed GM transmission on numerous occasions. In fact, we cover a class action lawsuit brought against GM back in April, complaints from owners, and even a ...

For years, automakers were reliant on 6-speed transmissions. However, they began to adopt 8-speed replacements, following pressure from the government to meet new environmental regulations. When the 8 ...

What do you call a Fiat Ducato rebranded as a Ram? The ProMaster launched in 2013 for the 2014 model year to lukewarm reception, thanks in part to the automaker's woefully bad reliability record and ...