automatic transmission

noun

: a system in a vehicle that changes gears at different speeds without direct control by the driver

I can't drive her car because it has a manual transmission instead of an automatic transmission.

Examples of automatic transmission in a Sentence

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With an 8-speed sport automatic transmission, the X6 delivered well to both the driver for endless get up and go, but also for its passengers, as the quiet ride of the X6 offered limited road noise and excellent riding comfort. —Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2024

The Navigator’s running gear is essentially unchanged – standard all-wheel drive, 3.5L twin-turbo V6 and 10-speed automatic transmission – but a new infotainment system delivers a 48-inch wide display and Google navigation and voice recognition. —Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 16 Aug. 2024

The glorious mill is mated to a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission and produces 563 hp and 575 ft lbs of torque. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2024

That means the only propulsion option is the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 with 440-hp and the ten-speed automatic transmission. —Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2024