In September 2025, Neil Pallaya's five-year-old Toyota Highlander began emitting a sharp, high-pitched whine from its transmission. What followed was a $7,451 repair bill and a stark reminder that his ...

A blemish on Toyota's reputation for reliability appeared last month as reports poured in from 2024 Tacoma owners about the truck's transmission failing. In response, Toyota issued a technical service ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

There's a reason Toyota kept this bulletproof drivetrain for so long. And you can still get its famous five-speed transmission in a three-year-old SUV ...

Continuously variable transmissions — or CVTs — aren't the most favored transmission among enthusiasts, but for the average driver, they are actually pretty good. CVTs operate by using belts and ...