Is McLaren Really Bringing Back The Manual Gearbox?
The McLaren “P50” is rumored to break cover in August. It’s claimed to have a manual gearbox and cost more than the McLaren W1. McLaren will reportedly make fewer than…
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…
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…
Ferrari to Manual Gearbox Fans: Just Buy Used
Ferrari had its reasons for abandoning manual gearboxes after the 2012 California. Only two or three convertibles were ever sold with a stick shift, but the low take rate wasn’t…
Ferrari Might Bring Back the Manual Gearbox
Ferrari is doing better than ever, with record sales last year and enough orders to keep busy through 2026. Its first EV is launching later this year, ideally widening the…