Manual transmissions are disappearing as only 1-2% of US car sales include them, driven by superior automatic technology and ...

A notable shift in the types of transmissions used in fleets’ Class 8 trucks has occurred over the past five years. Manual transmissions reigned as king among fleets and seasoned truck drivers for ...

It’s no secret that manual transmissions are hard to find on new pickups, but some new trucks are still available with a stick shift if you know where to look. Starting with model year 2016, Ford – ...

National Stick Shift Day is the holiday we here at Cars.com created to celebrate rowing your own gears, and if you’d like to honor the manual-transmission gods with your next new car purchase, here’s ...

When Marlo Dewing went shopping for a car last year, she only had one requirement: a manual transmission. "Any car that was only available as an automatic was a deal breaker," said Dewing, 44. "I love ...

A manual transmission uses a stick to shift gears and a third pedal to operate the clutch. Current trends show that manual gear shifting is rapidly becoming obsolete. For select sports cars and ...

The love of manual transmissions among automotive journalists has become something of a cliché. I absolutely understand that. That cliché has likely become more intense as the number of manual cars ...

People who decry manuals as the only path to automotive salvation are snobby and exclusionary. That doesn't mean there aren't a hundred good reasons why manuals are better than paddle shitters. Excuse ...

Speaking statistically, manual transmissions are disappearing from the American auto market. But disappearing from the hearts and minds of drivers? Hardly. In fact, there is new life in the old ...

If you’ve been spec’ing the same manual transmission for a while now, it’s time to take a look at new options. Today’s transmissions offer smart features designed to improve performance, fuel ...

The manual transmission is going the way of the rumble seat. Once standard equipment on all motor vehicles, preferred for its dependability, fuel efficiency and sporty characteristics, the four-on-the ...