Years passed with car makers pushing one clear path ahead – packed with self-shifting transmissions, better fuel use, because ...
The old manual vs. automatic argument doesn't disappear when you go off the pavement. In the world of off-roaders, the debate on transmission choice is just as heated as it is among track rats and ...
Manual 4x4s are now a rare breed, with only three available new in the U.S. They're all quite affordable, but one is of ...
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 ...
There used to be many good reasons for a new driver to learn a manual transmission: To start with, cars with stick shifts were cheaper, more efficient and quicker. The longstanding barrier has been ...
The type of transmission in your car dramatically impacts how it drives and what's required from the driver. According to CarMax, the number of manual transmissions sold over the past three decades ...
I’ll assume you want a later-model XJ Cherokee with the common AW4 four-speed automatic transmission, since it’s the most common and reliable. Fortunately, the AW4 is an electronically shifted ...
There's officially no shot of the new Honda Prelude ever being offered with a manual transmission.The Japanese automaker once ...
Despite car enthusiasts’ best efforts, the manual transmission’s days are numbered. Blame it on electrification, future autonomous technologies, or the fact that kids these days just don’t care about ...
My dad taught me how to drive a manual transmission in a church parking lot using a 1951 Willys Station Wagon. That might not seem like the greatest vehicle for a new driver to learn how to drive ...
Honda can’t put a manual in the Prelude because its hybrid engine is just too good at being a hybrid. Honda Prelude’s hybrid powertrain prevents offering a manual transmission, only automatic is ...
Automakers like Porsche continue to offer stick shift vehicles for enthusiasts. As we recently reported, stick shift vehicles are making a comeback — sales are up a few percentage points and climbing.