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Stick shifts were nearly extinct — so why are they showing up again?

If you’ve never driven a car with a manual transmission, the prospect of learning how might seem overwhelming. It’s not as hard as you might think, however, and we have an in-depth video tutorial to ...

Shifting gears, the feel of the clutch underneath your foot. These mark the experience behind the wheel of a manual transmission car — now a rare breed in the U.S. Though the American auto industry ...

Modern drivers are faced with several options when deciding upon their ideal vehicle. These include gas or electric power, its drivetrain — be it a front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or four-wheel ...

Manual transmissions, once nearly extinct in the U.S., are making a measured comeback in 2026, driven by younger buyers and a renewed focus on driving engagement. Automakers are reintroducing ...

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 ...

Although manual transmissions are popular among petrolheads, Cadillac apparently felt the need to do some research in order to defend its decision to offer the CT4/5-V Blackwing with a manual ...