What does ATM mean in cars?
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ATM in cars refers to the automatic transmission with manual shift function, commonly known as a semi-automatic or manual-automatic transmission. Many cars are equipped with this type of transmission, which is essentially an automatic transmission but includes a manual mode allowing the driver to manually control gear shifting (upshifting or downshifting). Common automatic transmissions include CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission), and AT (Automatic Transmission), all of which can feature manual shift functions. The manual mode in an automatic transmission differs from a manual transmission in that the latter allows the driver to select any gear freely, while the former only permits manual upshifts or downshifts. Additionally, if the automatic transmission's computer detects an unreasonable operation by the driver, it may override the command, which is another key distinction from manual transmissions.