Continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) have been growing in popularity over the last several years, and are steadily replacing traditional automatic transmissions in many small and mid-size ...

As the quest for greater fuel efficiency continues, continuously variable transmissions or 'CVTs' are becoming more popular. Nissan has been touting their benefits for several years now on much of its ...

One of the best ways to improve fuel economy is to keep a car's engine operating at its most efficient speed, regardless of how fast the vehicle is traveling. That's the principle behind continuously ...

The problem: Affected Nissan Altima vehicles may exhibit a whining or grinding noise while driving at highway speeds; the noise level may increase with vehicle speed. This condition may be due to a ...

CARS.COM — Nissan vehicles affected by service bulletin: Does not apply to Rogue Select models. The problem: The continuously variable automatic transmission may shake, shudder, bump or vibrate during ...

It's impossible to make a CVT sound sexy, but the success of that transmission will make or break the new Nissan Altima sedan. Don't underestimate the power of class-leading EPA-rated mileage -- our ...

Photo: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Nissan has been using CVTs in its vehicles for nearly twenty years. The first generation launched in 2002 was met with mixed reviews as some owners reporting multiple ...

I know that the Nissan Altima wants, nay, needs to compete with the best in the midsize sedan segment, aka, the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. I still want to throw its continuously variable ...