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 Kurt Verlin

Toyota Supra Finally Gets Manual Transmission

Toyota Supra Finally Gets Manual Transmission

All three of Toyota’s U.S. GR models, including the Supra, 86, and Corolla, are now available with a stick

 Caleb Cook

These 2 Chevrolet Vehicles Still Offer a Manual Transmission

These 2 Chevrolet Vehicles Still Offer a Manual Transmission

Want to buy a new 2021 or 2022 vehicle with a manual transmission? Deciding won’t take long, because fewer and fewer models offer this option. The vast majority of cars, trucks, and SUVs these days come with either an automatic transmission or a CVT. The Advantages of Leasing: Learn why this is a great option […]

 Ben Parker

2022 Kia Soul Ditches Manual Transmission and More Updates

2022 Kia Soul Ditches Manual Transmission and More Updates

According to Kia, sales of the iconic Soul have been up approximately 20 percent year-over-year. As such, the brand isn’t doing much to change the compact SUV for the 2022 model year. However, there are a few notable updates to mention as well as pricing changes across the Soul lineup. Tech Spotlight: Learn more about […]

 Caleb Cook

RIP, Genesis G70 Manual Transmission

RIP, Genesis G70 Manual Transmission

In North America, it’s getting harder and harder to find vehicles equipped with manual transmissions — and now the 2021 Genesis G70 is making that task even more of a challenge. Luxury Sedan Showdown: The Genesis G70 takes on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class According to recent reports, stick-shift aficionados will most likely be out of luck […]

 Kyle Johnson

Ford Manual Transmissions Declining in Popularity in Europe

Ford Manual Transmissions Declining in Popularity in Europe

Though the all-new 2021 Ford Bronco is now one of the few vehicles on the road with a standard seven-speed stick shift, the popularity of the stick shift is on the decline in America as automatics are increasingly the norm. The story is similar in Europe, but it may come as a surprise how many […]

 Amanda Drago

Camaro and Spark Only GM Cars with Manual Transmissions

Camaro and Spark Only GM Cars with Manual Transmissions

In recent years, there’s been a decrease in the number of vehicles that are available with manual transmission. If you’re one of the many drivers that oppose this trend, there are just two GM vehicles available with manual transmissions for the 2020 model year: the Chevrolet Camaro and Spark. Saving up for Your Next Car: […]

 Amanda Drago

Fewer New Cars Are Offering A Manual Transmission

Fewer New Cars Are Offering A Manual Transmission

If you want to feel in control behind the wheel, it’s worth pairing your engine with a manual transmission and shifting gears yourself. Unfortunately, if you’re a fan of the stick shift, you’re going to have a more difficult time finding your next car since fewer new cars today are available with a manual transmission. […]

 Whitney Russell

Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Get Blackwing Badge and Manual Transmission

Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Get Blackwing Badge and Manual Transmission

Earlier this week, Cadillac confirmed that its new CT4-V and CT5-V performance sedans will get the Blackwing nameplate. And both models will offer a manual transmission — a rare option for a luxury brand to include on one of its vehicles. An Emission-Free Future: Cadillac aims to have an all-electric by 2030 More details about […]

 Kyle Johnson

Manual Transmissions Outsold by EVs in 2019

Manual Transmissions Outsold by EVs in 2019

The manual transmission, beloved by purists who are all too willing to explain how manually shifting gears makes the experience of driving more enriching, is slowly going the way of the dinosaur. Though stick shifts will likely never truly die out thanks to its hardcore contingent, 2019 marked the first year in which vehicles with […]

 Whitney Russell

Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Will Have Manual Transmission

Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Will Have Manual Transmission

Muscle Cars & Trucks recently reported that the CT4-V and CT5-V high-performance sedans will both offer six-speed manual transmissions. Here’s what we know so far about these two Cadillac models. Spacious and Sophisticated: Meet the Cadillac XT6 Contrary to the rumors we’d been hearing, these two models will not boast the 4.2-liter “Blackwing” V8 engine. […]

 The News Wheel

Americans Are Buying More EVs Than Manual Transmission Vehicles

Americans Are Buying More EVs Than Manual Transmission Vehicles

2019 might be gradually drawing to a close. However, some automotive trends will likely continue as we transition into 2020 — like the U.S. consumer’s slow (but persistent) shift toward viewing electric vehicles more favorably. In fact, during the third quarter of this year, more Americans bought electric vehicles than models with manual transmissions. The […]

 The News Wheel

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport to Ditch Manual Transmission for the 2020 Model Year

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport to Ditch Manual Transmission for the 2020 Model Year

There’s a lot to look forward to with the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The new Outlander Sport model has a refreshed exterior look and plenty of engine options. One thing that the Outlander Sport won’t have, however, is a manual transmission. Outlander Offerings: 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander offers family-friendly value The current iteration of the Outlander […]

 The News Wheel

Mazda6 Says Goodbye to the Manual Transmission

Mazda6 Says Goodbye to the Manual Transmission

Mazda is first and foremost a mainstream car brand, but if any of its cars could be said to approach premium territory, it would be the Mazda6 — and for the 2019 model year, which will come with various new technologies, the manual transmission is going away. According to Mazda, the decision to drop the […]

 The News Wheel

Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Ditch Their Manual Transmissions for the 2019 Model Year

Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Ditch Their Manual Transmissions for the 2019 Model Year

With each passing year, fewer vehicles are available with a manual transmission. Indeed, only a handful of pickup trucks even offer stick-shift driving as an option. Unfortunately, that number recently became even lower, as General Motors eliminated the manual transmission option for the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. Originally, the WT model of both vehicles […]

 Zachary Berry

New CarMax Study Showcases Where Manual Transmissions Are the Most Popular

New CarMax Study Showcases Where Manual Transmissions Are the Most Popular

Nationwide, vehicles equipped with manual transmissions only made up 3.7 percent of CarMax's sales

Unfortunately for those who prefer to drive a stick shift, manual transmissions are becoming a thing of the past. A recent study conducted by CarMax found that only 3.7 percent of the company’s nationwide sales involved vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. That same study revealed that manual transmissions are more popular in some parts of […]

 The News Wheel

Pair of Car Thieves Thwarted by Their Inability to Operate a Manual Transmission

Pair of Car Thieves Thwarted by Their Inability to Operate a Manual Transmission

Modern vehicles are filled to the brim with all sorts of safety systems and technologies designed to prevent car theft. However, one of the best pieces of tech for preventing carjackings is evidently a manual transmission, as a pair of teens were recently unable to steal a vehicle due to their inability to operate a […]

 The News Wheel

Manual Transmissions Once Ruled the Mainstream, but They’re Swiftly Slipping to Niche Status

Manual Transmissions Once Ruled the Mainstream, but They’re Swiftly Slipping to Niche Status

Only 2 percent of cars sold this year have featured a stick shift

Whether driving enthusiasts like it or not, stick shifts are becoming a thing of the past. Per data from the automotive site Edmunds.com, only 2 percent of all vehicles sold so far this year have been equipped with manual transmissions. It’s a trend that’s been on the rise for a while. In 2006, 47 percent […]

 The News Wheel

2018 Fiat 124 Spider Named One of the Best Cars with a Manual Transmission

2018 Fiat 124 Spider Named One of the Best Cars with a Manual Transmission

Drivers who want to feel a connection with their car opt for a manual transmission; automatics are fine, but they just don’t offer the same driving experience a manual transmission does. In honor of the manual transmission, which is beloved by few and avoided by many, the editors at U.S. News & World Report put […]

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