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.

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Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and 3 drive-modes, the Tundra was ready for highway driving, off-road multi-terrain, tow/haul mode and excellent crawl control. Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026 Thankfully, Kia pairs the engine with a traditional 6-speed automatic transmission, so throttle response feels natural. Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 The 10-speed automatic transmission for either V8 engine goes a long way in making this feeling come to fruition. New Atlas, 27 May 2026 Under the hood rests Hyundai’s turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid powertrain paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and HTRAC all-wheel drive. Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for automatic transmission

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“Automatic transmission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/automatic%20transmission. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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