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Do Americans Hate Manual Transmissions?

It feels like the manual transmission is dying. Decades ago, automatics became the latest and greatest thing with the introduction of the first fully-automatic transmission, and whoever said it would be the death of the manual transmission wasn’t wrong. Car enthusiasts know all too well that there is just something personal about shifting gears, kicking …

The 2016 Honda Accord V6 MT Is Equal Parts Muscle and Practicality

If you want the reliability and practicality of a Honda paired with a slick-shifting manual transmission and a smooth V6, then the 2017 Accord might be for you. What’s that? You’ve never heard of such a combination? Don’t worry, aside from car enthusiasts, not many people have. So let’s take a closer look at Honda’s …
A cut-away 1959 Smiths automatic car transmission

Does a Motorcycle Transmission Work Differently Than a Car One?

Despite their different designs, cars and motorcycles have the same basic mechanical components. They both have brake rotors, tires, as well as engines and/or electric motors. And helping send the engine/motor power to the wheels is a transmission. But at first glance, a motorcycle’s transmission doesn’t necessarily look like the one in a car. So, …
A Ferrari interior on display at London Classic Car Show at ExCel on February 23, 2017 in London, England

What Happened To Manual Transmission Sports Cars?

Something about driving a car with a manual transmission gives owners such a different experience. There are many differences between driving a manual sports car and an automatic one, even without considering the mechanical components. Manual vehicles are typically considered drivers cars because they take more knowledge, skill, and practice to master than your standard …
A driver manipulates the manual transmission.

What Is ‘Rev Matching’ and Is It Really Necessary?

Driving a car with a manual transmission can be tricky, especially if you’re starting to learn. Learning when to upshift and downshift can get a little bit confusing at first, but with the proper time and patience, you’ll get it. Soon enough, you’ll be rev-matching like the pros. But what is rev-matching, and is it …

5 Rare SUVs With Manual Transmissions That You Can Buy Used

There has been a steep incline in SUV sales over the past decade, as well as a steady decline of cars with manual transmissions. But what if you want an SUV with a manual transmission? For that, you will need to look toward the used market. Here are five rare SUVs with manual transmissions that …

Do Hybrid Cars With Manual Transmissions Exist?

The words “fun” and “sporty” are usually never really in the same sentence as the term “hybrid car,” however, those words could possibly be used if they were referring to a hybrid car with a manual transmission. While being able to drive a stick shift car is quickly becoming a lost art these days, for …
2021 Toyota GR Supra in blue and white parked on a track with overcast skies

Why Are Manual Transmissions Dying and What Will Kill Them Off Completely?

Parents who dread the process of teaching a teen how to drive a car with a manual transmission should prepare to do their happy dance. Other than the 2021 Ford Bronco, select SUVs, and several sports cars, it appears that the manual transmission is dying. What reasons are behind manual transmissions dying out, and what will kill them off completely? …
2019 Kia Forte is on display at the 111th Annual Chicago Auto Show

The 2021 Kia Forte’s Manual Transmission Fits It Perfectly

There’s a lot to be excited about with the upcoming 2021 Kia Forte. While the basic underpinnings are pretty much unchanged from the 2020 models, word on the street is that there will be updated styling cues from the new Kia Optima. The 2021 Kia Forte will also offer a manual transmission for both of …
close up of shift and handbrake of 2021 Ford Bronco

The Worst Things You Can Do To Your Manual Transmission

Driving a manual transmission may seem like a thing of the past, but true driving enthusiasts know better. While the new mid-engine Corvette might have ditched the option for a stick shift, there are still plenty of sports cars that still offer them. Whether you are buying a newer car or an older classic, there …
An ND Mazda Miata equipped with Cravenspeed's short shifter

What’s a Short Shifter, and Does Your Car Need One?

Engine swaps and new exhausts aren’t the only modifications that can increase performance. True, handling mods like performance tires, stiffer sway bars, and new engine mounts aren’t as flashy as a turbo. But they can sharpen your vehicle’s reflexes. However, if you drive a manual, there’s one more thing you might want to consider getting: …
The all black interior of the 2020 Chevy Sonic.

Is a Manual Transmission More Reliable?

Not everyone even knows how to drive a manual transmission anymore. Still, it’s appreciated by many auto enthusiasts and lovers of driving that have a thing for staying connected with the vehicle. A general understanding of the way a clutch operates and the interaction with the drivetrain can make driving really fun. However, that might …
A driver manipulates the manual transmission.

Hyundai Created a Clutch-less Manual Transmission

If you want the purest driving experience possible, there is nothing better than having a car with a manual transmission so that you can run through the gears at whatever rpm you desire. Yes, it can be challenging driving a stick sometimes, especially when driving through heavy traffic, but it’s hard to beat to the …
2020 Porsche 718 Cayman S vs. 2020 Chevrolet Corvette

Manual Transmission Sports Cars You Can Buy Brand New

There is something about driving a manual transmission sports car that somehow makes the experience that much better. While many people have slowly moved away from driving a stick shift, and some manufacturers have turned their classically manual sports cars into automatic-only models, like the new mid-engine Corvette C8, there are still some modern-day sports …
A driver manipulates the manual transmission.

Reliable Manual Transmission SUVs You Can Buy Brand New

Driving a manual transmission might just be a novelty to some, but it is still enjoyable to a handful of people. You might be surprised to learn that there are still some manual transmission cars in production today, and they aren’t just sports cars. There are even a few SUV options you can get with …
A gear now in a manual transmission car

Reliable Manual-Transmission Cars You Can Buy Brand New

Cars with manual transmissions are a dying breed. They are becoming harder and harder to find on the used car market, and fewer car manufacturers are even producing cars with manual transmissions. Even sporty American muscle cars like the new mid-engine Corvette C8 ditched the manual transmission altogether, but that doesn’t mean they are gone …

5 Habits to Break When Driving a Manual Transmission

Whether you have been driving a car with manual transmission for years, or are currently learning how to drive one, it’s easy to develop bad habits over time. And as we all know, bad habits are hard to break. But what can break even more are your car’s transmission and clutch components over time if …