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Does the Jeep Gladiator Have a Manual Transmission?

Say you’re on the hunt for a new Jeep Gladiator, and you have some very specific requirements. Because, unlike other pickup shoppers, you’re after a Jeep Gladiator that’s equipped with a manual transmission. But is the Jeep Gladiator actually available with a manual transmission? Let’s find out. The difference between an automatic and a manual …
A driver manipulates the manual transmission.

Reliable Manual Transmission Cars You Can Buy New in 2021

For years many people have begun to realize that the manual transmission is dying out. Since the introduction and success of the hydramatic transmission, the popularity of driving stick shift has slowly waned. Luckily for us, there are still plenty of cars being produced in 2021 with the option for a manual transmission, and some …
close up of shift and handbrake of 2021 Ford Bronco

Is Changing Your Car’s Clutch Fluid Necessary?

Do you own a car with a manual transmission? If so, then you’re probably well aware that you need to change its transmission fluid every 10,000 miles or so (your car’s mileage may vary) and you know that changing its engine oil is a necessity. But do you really need to change the fluid in …
a press photo of a red 2020 Mazda MiX-5 Miata against a white backdrop

The 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring RF Is no Toy for Toddlers

The tiny metallic red Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Retractable Fastback (RF) tester I had this week might look like a toy. In fact, this close to the holidays I felt a bit like I was driving around in an ornament fit for a fir tree. However, despite its adorable appearance, the 2020 Mazda Miata …

What Happened to Column Shifters?

Whether we like it or not, the days of the manual transmission are slipping away. Perhaps when the first hydramatic automatic transmission came out, people never believed they would take over the auto industry. While the most popular cars to hold on the stick shift, like the Chevrolet Corvette, has ditched the clutch pedal, there …

One of the Fastest Hondas You Can Buy Is Also One of the Cheapest

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Fast, cheap, or reliable, you can only pick two of these traits when shopping for a car. But what if you could buy a car that’s fast and reliable for a very low price? In that case, you’ll have to look at the older Honda market. …
A gear now in a manual transmission car

Skipping Gears in a Manual Transmission Car: Do or Don’t?

Many drivers could argue that the days of the manual transmission are fleeting, but enthusiasts know better. There are still plenty of cars on the road today with stick shifts, and even some still in production for the newest model years. No longer taught in drivers ed, there is a lot of practices for driving …
Toshiki Yoshioka, driver of the #104 Subaru BRZ, practices for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Quit Complaining About a Lack of Manual Sports Cars, and Get a Subaru BRZ

The car dorks (myself included) are constantly belly-aching about how there  are “no cool manual sports cars anymore.” Look, I get it. The rate a which we are losing manual transmission cars and trucks sucks. It does. But we have several killer options right under our nose like the ever-present Miata, Nissan Z cars, and …
A close-up of the 2020 Honda Accord Sport 2.0T's manual transmission

Does Adaptive Cruise Control Work With a Manual Transmission?

Adaptive cruise control has been around for quite a while now and it is even a standard feature in some of the most affordable cars on the market. Adaptive cruise control adds a bit of extra safety and convenience to your day, especially if your car is equipped with an automatic transmission. But what you …