Automatic identification systems (AIS) technology has been under development for well over a decade and has had at least two major driving forces behind it. First, mariners are interested in effective ...

In the old days, automatic transmissions were scorned by any self-respecting hot rodder. He'd rather push his car than use a slush box. But times have changed—especially with the new generation of ...

A torque converter is an essential part of any automatic transmission. What is a torque converter, though, and what role does ...