Why The Manual Gearbox Is Disappearing And What’s Driving Its Decline
Against all odds, BMW is holding dearly to the manual gearbox. BMW M is working on a solution to pair its increasingly powerful engines with a manual. The manual gearbox…
The New Nissan Xterra Will Only Be Gasoline-Powered
The new Xterra will debut with an ICE-only powertrain. It will use a V6, not a turbocharged four-cylinder. No manual transmission option planned. Enjoyers of simple, rugged off-road vehicles can,…
Will Chevy Make A Manual C8 Corvette?
Corvette’s executive chief engineer said there are no plans for a manual transmission in the C8. Buyers began preferring automatics near the end of the C7 Corvette generation. ‘The market…
Porsche Is Developing A Gearbox That Switches Between Manual And Automatic
Porsche filed a new patent for a transmission gear selector that can operate an automatic or a manual gearbox. Sensors track the shift lever’s movements, recreating the feel of shifting…
The Genesis G70 Might Not Be Dead Yet: Report
Genesis reportedly completed emissions and noise certifications for a facelifted G70. This would be the rear-wheel-drive sedan’s second facelift. Previous rumors suggested Genesis would discontinue the sedan after 2027. We…
Feds say no to rethinking new car automatic emergency braking rules
The NHTSA on Monday said it would not reconsider a new rule finalized in April that would set minimum performance standards for automatic emergency braking systems by 2029. This came…
Apple’s Automatic ‘Inactivity Reboot’ iPhone Feature Could Impact Thieves, Law Enforcement
Apple recently introduced a new security feature with the iOS 18.1 update that rolled out to users on October 28 that could prove to be troublesome for both thieves and…
How to do a burnout with an automatic transmission
Burnouts are polarizing. Some folks love them, while others see them as a way to waste money, rubber, and time, as well as a clean pavement in some cases. We…
How much safer is automatic emergency braking? IIHS finds out
Does automatic emergency braking (AEB) help cars avoid crashes at higher speeds? The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that, like your mileage, your crash results may vary. A…
Automatic emergency braking now standard on nearly all new cars
The U.S. automotive industry has reached a significant if not unprecedented safety milestone: All 20 major automakers have made good on a voluntary commitment to equip more than 95% of…