Manual Transmissions
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The manual transmission will finally disappear from the Volkswagen lineup after one final special edition GTI.
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Mini adds back manual transmission on more models
Mini continues to offer a manual transmission and even runs a course for anyone looking to learn how to use one.
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Mini wants to teach you how to drive a manual transmission
Stick-shy? Mini thinks it has the right guide—and patience—to teach you how to drive a clutch.
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Dodge Challenger Hellcat manual transmission option disappeared in 2021
Dodge quietly suspended production of the manual transmission for the Challenger SRT Hellcat last year as it revises calibration for the engine and transmission.
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Most US buyers of the Porsche 911 GT3 are opting for the manual
According to a Porsche representative, 70% of 911 GT3 buyers are choosing the manual transmission.
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2021 Ford Bronco petition calls for wider manual transmission availability
More than 4,400 people have signed a petition for Ford to make its 7-speed manual transmission available with the 2021 Ford Bronco's Sasquatch package and 2.7-liter twin-turbo V-6.
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Already hard to find, the three-pedal G70 was shelved due to slow sales.
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Honda kills Civic Si coupe, Fit, manual transmission in Accord
Honda is reshuffling its U.S. lineup by killing the Fit subcompact hatchback, the Si coupe compact, and the manual transmission in the Accord mid-size sedan.
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Hyundai developed a manual transmission without a clutch pedal
A new Hyundai manual transmission allows drivers to work a gearshift but not a clutch.
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Gordon Murray's T50 supercar sticks to fun with 6-speed manual
With a manual gearbox, the V-12-powered T50 supercar will aim to emphasize driver involvement over performance figures.
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Corvette chief engineer: No manual for C8, it's a dying business
The Corvette lead engineer says the manual won't return and manuals are a dying business.
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Cadillac's V-Series isn't giving up on manual transmissions
GM's president says the powerful CT4-V and CT5-V "plus" models will continue to offer manual transmissions.
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Driver's education isn't a major priority in the United States these days, but Skip Barber Racing School and Hagerty want to change that. The professional driving school and the classic car insurer announced a partnership on Wednesday that focuses on teaching driving skills, and even how to drive a car with a manual transmission. The Hagerty Driving Academy, as the program is called, will consist of 40 events staged around the country for anyone aged 15 and older. Lessons will include driving a manual transmission, how to handle emergency braking and lane-change situations, and how to correct...
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Mazda 6 says so long to manual transmission for 2019, but it could return
Mazda, the brand most associated with telling its customers that "driving matters," has pulled the manual transmission from the 2019 model year 6 mid-size sedan. The move leaves the new Mazda 3 hatchback (in Premium trim) and the MX-5 Miata as the only two models that the Japanese brand offers with...
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Jaguar cutting manual transmissions from US; other models may be next (Updated)
Jaguar's current financial woes could spell the end of some models in the U.S., according to a recent report. Jaguar USA CEO Joe Eberhardt told The Detroit Bureau last week that Jaguar will drop its manual transmission, and that slow-selling models could also be shelved. Eberhardt said buyers'...
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Jaguar F-Type kicks the stick-shift option
The sun has set on the Jaguar F-Type's manual transmission option. After poor take rates in North America, Jaguar has nixed the stick-shift option for the 2020 model year. Car and Driver reported Wednesday that based on the number of new and used models currently on sale, buyers opt for the...
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Ford Bronco to reportedly get 7-speed manual transmission
The upcoming Ford Bronco could offer enthusiasts a reprieve from automatic-only SUVs. According to a Tuesday Jalopnik report, the Bronco could introduce a 7-speed manual transmission option. Sources speaking to the publication anonymously said Ford has tasked Getrag to build the 7-speed manual...
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The 2019 BMW Z4 won't offer a manual transmission
BMW is unlikely to offer a manual gearbox as an option on its new 2019 BMW Z4. The convertible sports car exists in a niche segment to begin with, and adding in the choice of a manual transmission would slice an already small take rate into quantities too small to matter. Speaking to Road &...
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It appears Audi of America has come up with a proper way to send off the last Audi A4 sedans equipped with a manual transmission—and the results should tickle A4 enthusiasts. Although we're saddened to learn the 2019 A4 and A5 will drop the manual-transmission option for the new model year, their end has given way to the 2018 Audi A4 Ultrasport, according to Audi Club North America. The final 40 A4s equipped with three pedals and a stick will benefit from extra goodies, and all of them are reserved for the United States. Diehard fans will recall the Audi A4 Ultrasport appeared during...
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Teens failed to steal car because it had manual transmission
A woman in Nashville, Tennessee, was saved by the grace of three pedals and a gear selector. Two teenage carjackers attempted to steal a woman's vehicle at a Kroger parking lot only to find it didn't have an automatic transmission. The two teens, ages 15 and 17, grabbed the woman's keys as she...
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This instructional video is Honda's latest effort to save the manual
Honda wants you to #GiveAShift. And so do we, because driving a vehicle with a manual transmission is a rewarding endeavor that's transitioning into the realm of lost art. To help those of you who are afraid to jump into a three-pedal vehicle, Honda has prepared a video that offers up a clear...
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Next Subaru WRX will still offer manual transmission
Subaru previously hinted it may kill off the manual transmission in the name of safety, but Subaru North America CEO Tom Doll has alleviated enthusiasts' fears; the next-generation Subaru WRX will still offer a manual transmission. He made the comments during an interview with Drive, published this...
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Subaru might drop manual transmissions in the name of safety
Subaru says that its EyeSight automatic emergency braking suite of safety gear might spell the end of manual transmissions for its car lineup. Speaking with Auto Express at the Geneva auto show last week, Subaru U.K. Managing Director Chris Graham said, "My gut tells me it will be EyeSight with...
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2019 Hyundai Genesis G70 to offer manual transmission option
Genesis, Hyundai's standalone luxury brand, will offer a manual transmission on its upcoming 2019 G70 compact sport sedan, a representative for the automaker said Friday. The row-your-own option places the G70 in the segment that has become increasingly devoid of three-pedal options. Genesis...
Sean Szymkowski