There are various automatic gearboxes on the market, but which is the best? (Picture © Kia)
Once upon a time, drivers simply had the choice between manual or automatic gearboxes. Now for anyone who wants to let the car’s electronic brain take the strain, there are a variety of different self-shifting gearboxes available.
Thanks to advances in technology, automatic gearboxes have become far more efficient. And as they can accommodate more ratios – some have 10 speeds – they help drivers to save fuel too.
Here we explain the difference between the four main types of automatic gearbox and look at the advantages and disadvantages of each.