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 ...

Mechanics add that while a CVT can boost fuel economy because it keeps the engine in its sweet spot, owners of these Vehicles ...

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 ...

Buyer-beware lists of cars likely to single out the Altima for its continuously variable transmission, or CVT, which is prone ...

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 ...

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 ...