To this writer's mind, nothing quite spoils the look of a period interior more than a modern column where there was once a "three-on-the-tree". Modern-day period rods and customs have long used solid ...

If you've ever looked at floor-mounted automatic transmission shift levers, with either disdain or genuine gratitude, you've probably noticed that they tend to fall into two main categories: the ones ...

Transmission shifters have come in all shapes, sizes and locations since the beginning of time. Even manual transmissions could be had with shifters on the steering column (“three on the tree”) in ...

The old-school lever on the steering column or simple aftermarket floor shift that says "PRNDL" just won't cut it when it comes to shifting these modern multi-overdrive automatic transmissions, which ...

Most of you know what a continuously variable transmission is all about. This design is a favorite among Japanese carmakers, Nissan included. In the United States, the Versa, Altima, Quest and ...

After steadily losing the battle against automatics for the past 70 years, manual transmission sales are on the rise. Well, sort of. Before driving enthusiasts rejoice, consider that the recovery is ...