A continuously variable transmission works like this. One spool wound with cable is attached to the wheel's axle. A take-up spool is attached to the drill.

Continuously variable transmission (CVT) systems represent a significant advancement in automotive and industrial powertrains by providing a seamless transition through an infinite number of gear ...

Many of the vehicles in Subaru's lineup have fully swapped over to CVT transmissions, with the only exceptions being the ...

However, a third type of transmission is growing in popularity, creating a third option: the continuously variable transmission (CVT).

However, a third type of transmission is growing in popularity, creating a third option: the continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The CVT is actually a type of automatic transmission, but the two have distinct differences. What are the differences between CVT and automatic transmissions, and is one type better than the other?