Engines and tech
Gearboxes, hybrids, torque and the mechanical differences that decide how a car actually drives.
CVT, DCT or torque converter, what the gearbox tells you about a car
Two cars from the same maker, both listed as automatic, can drive completely differently and cost very different amounts to keep running. The gearbox is usually why, and it is rarely mentioned in a listing.
How a hybrid actually works, and what torque really means
A 1.5 hybrid can feel quicker off the line than a 2.0 petrol while using less fuel. That is not marketing. It comes down to torque, and torque is the number almost nobody looks at when buying a car.