Manual gearboxes aren’t extinct just yet, but the outlook isn’t great. Across the industry, the good ol’ stick shift is quietly vanishing. Even BMW’s M division has said outright that manuals probably ...
Many gearheads prefer manual over automatic as it offers increased enjoyment behind the wheel, but stick shifts can often offer better performance as well.
The average vehicle consists of countless components, from nuts and bolts to big, crucial elements like the steering wheel, tires, and gearbox. It's almost inevitable that some of them will misbehave ...
Manual and automatic cars differ mainly in how gears are shifted. Manual cars require the driver to use clutch and gear lever, while automatic cars change gears automatically. For daily city commuting ...
Manual and automatic transmission systems have gone head-to-head for decades, in just about every way! Today we’ll look at how the two stack up regarding repair and maintenance costs. Is there a ...
Automakers like Porsche continue to offer stick shift vehicles for enthusiasts. As we recently reported, stick shift vehicles are making a comeback — sales are up a few percentage points and climbing.
SUVs offered with manual gearboxes are few and far between in the US these days, and this is the cheapest new example you can ...
Learning to drive in the UK isn’t like learning to drive in the U.S., and not only because drivers sit on different sides of the car. If British drivers want to drive a car with a manual transmission ...
Philip Gelderblom has been writing professionally since the '90s. He has written mainly content on a freelance basis, including about cars, future cars, EVs, hybrids and hydrogen cars, self-driving ...