Few parts in a modern car spark as much debate as the continuously variable transmission (CVT). For some, it’s a smart way to squeeze out more efficiency. For others, it’s the most annoying ...

The exact cause is a bit of mystery, but one small failure ruined the whole thing.

The CVT is a relatively new thing having been developed in the 1970s, so there are still teething problems that can crop up with them. But they are now quite reliable and getting more so all the time.

Subaru is firmly committed to the CVT (Constantly Variable Transmission) concept as it gives a theoretical efficiency advantage over conventional transmissions. The catch is that to make the CVT feel ...

Subaru is recalling nearly 30,000 Outback and Legacy models due to a fault hose in the CVT transmission that could cause a fluid leak. Subaru says that only vehicles built between July 31 and December ...

Subaru Australia has announced that its diesel-powered Outback models will at last gain an automatic transmission in early 2013. Adding the automatic 'Lineartronic' Continuously Variable Transmission ...

I’m not sure what the Subaru Outback has in common with that vast tract of emptiness at the very heart of the Australian continent (or is it a country?) it takes its name from. But put it this way: if ...

Find everything you need to know about the Subaru Outback here, along with expert reviews, specs, photos, videos and more. The Subaru Outback has been a bit of an anomaly in the automotive world. As a ...