The Manual Transmission is Dying
Just like the trend toward SUVs in the United States throughout the 2000s, there’s another major shift happening that seems unstoppable. Automatic transmissions have become the standard in many markets,…
There’s a New V-12 Supercar—And Yes, It Has a Manual
Everywhere you look, there’s a new electric supercar with outrageous horsepower figures, gliding along to 60 miles per hour in complete silence. But despite the spectacle, customers simply aren’t falling…
Maserati Might Actually Bring Back the Manual: 'One Day We'll Do It'
Details are scarce, but the company is aware that buyers want “pure mechanical cars.” Source link
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…
VW considering manual transmission, sound for EVs
VW has tested a manual transmission for EVs EVs that make sound are on the table at VW An electric GTI and Golf R won’t arrive until the end of…
2025 Jeep Gladiator price slashed, manual killed
The Gladiator midsize pickup truck price cuts equate to between $2,295 and $8,330 less than last year’s model The 6-speed manual transmission has been retired, and all Gladiators now come…
2025 BMW Z4 adds manual transmission option
The 2024 BMW Z4 did not in fact get a manual transmission option, as had long been rumored. Instead the transmission choice has lagged into the new model year. On…
How to Drive Manual Car: A Beginner’s Guide
Driving a car with a manual transmission, also known as a stick shift, creates a more connected relationship between a car and its driver. It can seem difficult to grasp…