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Learning to Drive a Manual? These Cars Are the Best to Practice On

When it comes to learning how to drive a stick, everyone starts somewhere. But investing in an expensive sports car and learning on the fly could get expensive if rowing your own doesn't come naturally. These are some affordable options with forgiving transmission for those who want to learn manual.
A bright-yellow Lotus Evija at London Concours in August 2020

Do Lotus Cars Come in Automatic?

Many Lotus cars offer optional automatic transmissions, making them considerations for drivers not interested in the art or effort of using a manual transmission. In its many decades, Lotus has offered a number of exotic cars, but it's poised to make a change in its model lineup.
The interior of a BMW M1 with a manual transmission

Are Manual Cars the Same Thing as Stick Shift?

Many Americans will drive their cars relatively frequently, but that doesn't mean that the average American will know much about the mechanics and parts of their car. This is exactly why there is some confusion about what a manual transmission car is and what a car with a stick shift is.