In the days of yore, before synchronized transmissions were the norm and your Nissan 370Z would automatically rev-match downshifts or your Ford Focus RS had clutch-actuated stall recovery, ...

The advanced gearbox of today has reverted to what it was back in 1928 – three-speed and non-synchromesh - at least, that is the way it is for Volvo Trucks. The development span between that first ...