automatic transmission

noun

: a system in a vehicle that changes gears at different speeds without direct control by the driver

I can't drive her car because it has a manual transmission instead of an automatic transmission.

Examples of automatic transmission in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The handcrafted mill is mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission and makes 621 hp and 664 ft lbs of torque. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026

But perhaps the biggest selling point of this motorcycle is its automatic transmission. — New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026

It's paired with a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission and delivers EPA estimates of about 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway in four-wheel-drive form, depending on configuration. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Interestingly enough, when the 355 was introduced with the semi-automatic transmission, there wasn’t much pushback from enthusiasts, likely because Ferrari still offered it with a traditional manual transmission, too. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 8 July 2026

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