In the early 2000s, manual transmissions were still relatively common in heavy-duty pickups like the Ram 2500, Ford F-Series ...

The manual gearbox is dying, but in certain regions, it has a new lease of life as it is being replaced by the AMT — Automated Manual Transmission. While AMTs may not be common in the United States, ...

For so many car enthusiasts, driving a car with a manual transmission is a distillation of their passions for all things automotive. Remove the human element, and the facts are pretty simple: stick ...

In an era dominated by automatic and electric vehicles, the manual transmission seemed destined for extinction. However, a surprising resurgence is taking place, driven by a blend of nostalgia, ...

The slow death of the manual transmission in the premium space is not due to drivers having no interest in three pedals, nor is it because the know-how to develop them isn't there. Simply put, a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. Like roll-up windows and cigarette lighters, manual transmissions are a dying ...

BMW’s six-speed is capped near 600 Nm, keeping the stick to a few models. Even with strong take rates in the United States, ...

It’s possible to order your Hyundai Elantra N, a high-performance version of the family compact, with an eight-speed automatic. But why? A six-speed manual with the intriguing “rev matching” feature ...

Gone are the days when manual transmissions were faster than their automatic siblings. Today's lightning-fast automatics, like Porsche's PDK, can outperform even the most skilled driver. While ...

Why are new cars and trucks with manual transmissions becoming as hard to find as a vehicle without “advanced driver assistance technology”? It’s what the manufacturers want. Not just BMW’s M cars, ...

These days, automatic transmissions are usually quicker to reach 60 mph than their manual counterparts. But a few manual models did manage faster times.