Glossary / General

Auto

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

“Auto” means the car shifts gears by itself. The speaker is hinting that the driving experience may be different with an automatic versus a manual.

Technical Definition

“Auto” here means an automatic transmission, as opposed to a manual gearbox. The host’s “Auto, though” comment suggests they’re weighing how the car’s drivability changes depending on whether it’s automatic.

Hear It Discussed

"This is an auto. [2042.6s] The BMW auto you would both love. [2044.4s] What I was trying to do, if I was going to go away"
VW Chaos, New Dad/Old Motorcycle, Pairing With A Diesel Benz | Episode 1,055 Everyday Driver Car Debate 34:01

"With the headlights, there's a setting on the headlights that it's off, on, or auto. Auto is the lights come on automatically, as well as go bright and dim automatically, which is a feature I used..."
The Live Under The Hood Car Repair Show Stream with a Live Audience in Studio Under The Hood show 36:51

"Gosh this looks immaculate. It's an auto. I don't know if I'm marking it down for being an auto or not..."
The spider of supercars Smith and Sniff 18:41