How to Use automatic transmission in a Sentence

automatic transmission

noun
  • This is sent to all four wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Both trims come with an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels.
    — Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 8 Sep. 2023
  • All trims are matched with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 14 Sep. 2025
  • All three models come with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
    — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 17 July 2024
  • All models are equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The engine is linked to a new eight-speed automatic transmission.
    — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
  • The engine is linked to a smooth eight-speed automatic transmission.
    — Mark Phelan, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The engine is linked to a smooth eight-speed automatic transmission.
    — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • It’s linked to a nine-speed automatic transmission.
    — Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
  • It’s linked to a nine-speed automatic transmission.
    — Mark Phelan, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Power is sent to the front wheels through a 6-speed automatic transmission.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • It’s paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission and a standard all-wheel drive system.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
  • All that grunt is routed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
  • An eight-speed automatic transmission sends power to the all-wheel-drive system.
    — Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2026
  • That power is sent through a 10-speed automatic transmission to all four wheels.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
  • That’s directed to all four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission.
    — Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Matched with an 8-speed automatic transmission and satin chrome paddle shifters.
    — Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Power runs through a 9-speed automatic transmission and variably goes to all four wheels.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The mill produces 440 hp which is sent to all four wheels via a five-speed automatic transmission.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Paired with a 8-speed automatic transmission that was ultra smooth.
    — Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2024
  • That's with the five-speed automatic transmission that is standard equipment, folks.
    — Barry Winfield, Car and Driver, 14 Aug. 2023
  • An automatic transmission is available but feh – this is a car that must be sticked to get the true experience.
    — Josh Max, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • All three mills come mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 June 2024
  • An eight-speed automatic transmission transmits the engine’s power to the front wheels.
    — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The motor is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission that powers all four wheels.
    — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2025
  • It’s propelled by a nine-speed automatic transmission.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
  • All come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and getting all-wheel drive adds $1,500 to the price.
    — Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
  • That mill is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
  • The engine is paired to a modern automatic transmission.
    — Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025
  • As the 8 speed automatic transmission and four wheel drive are standard equipment, the ride is firm, and handling is taut and agile.
    — Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024

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