Who designs automatic transmissions?

GMs Hydramatic division designs and builds automatics. Chrysler and Ford did as well. Borg Warner used to build automatics for a variety of manufacturers… some Japanese. Aisin makes trannys for Toyota and is owned by them.

ZF makes transmissions for a wide range of Euro makes. Ford built 6 speed autos under license from ZF.

I am.sure @davesmopar could add some more.

Transmissions like engines used to be a big part of the brand’s identity.