Manual Transmission

July 16, 2023

2023 Nissan Z Manual Review: A Fun Sports Car for Purists

2023 Nissan Z Manual Review: A Fun Sports Car for Purists
Nissan has been making Z cars for decades, and the 2023 Z builds on that experience, giving drivers a car that is extraordinarily fun to drive, has head-turning looks, and pays tribute to Nissan Z’s heritage.…
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July 12, 2023

The Aston Martin Valour Has a Big V12 Engine and a Manual Transmission

The Aston Martin Valour Has a Big V12 Engine and a Manual Transmission
Sports cars with big, conventionally-fueled engines and manual transmissions are a dying breed. But Aston Martin isn’t ready to say goodbye quite yet. To celebrate its 110th anniversary, the British automaker has revealed the Valour, a badass, limited-run sports coupe that embodies all that is great about old-school power and control.…
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April 28, 2022

2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic Rocks a Ducktail Spoiler and Manual

2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic Rocks a Ducktail Spoiler and Manual
It’s been harder and harder to find cars with manual transmissions, but there are still a handful of holdouts like Porsche, Toyota, and Mazda. Porsche has announced a new limited-edition vehicle for the 2023 year model called the 911 Sport Classic.…
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April 18, 2022

The Toyota Supra Is Finally Getting a Manual Transmission Again

The Toyota Supra Is Finally Getting a Manual Transmission Again
One of the most iconic sports cars that Toyota offers is the Supra. The car always had a manual transmission option in past iterations, but when it returned at the end of 2019, it was only available with a paddle-shift automatic.…
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February 7, 2022

Ford Patents Manual Transmission with No Clutch Pedal

Ford Patents Manual Transmission with No Clutch Pedal
A Ford Global Technologies patent was discovered by Muscle Cars & Trucks, showcasing a new kind of manual transmission system that could make its way into Ford vehicles like the Mustang.…
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March 1, 2021

Americans Overwhelmingly Prefer the Manual in the Porsche 911 GT3

Americans Overwhelmingly Prefer the Manual in the Porsche 911 GT3
When it comes to performance cars in the Porsche 911 hierarchy, the 911 GT3 is one of the best of the lot. The car is aimed at those who enjoy time at the track, but still want to drive on the streets.…
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December 11, 2020

2022 Cadillac Blackwing Sports Sedans to Come with a Manual Transmission

2022 Cadillac Blackwing Sports Sedans to Come with a Manual Transmission
We know that enthusiasts love manual transmissions, but it’s getting increasingly difficult to find a manual on new models here in the U.S. Only a few entry-level budget cars, and a dwindling number of performance vehicles offer manuals.…
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September 30, 2019

Carspotting Japan: Honda S660 Mugen Edition

Carspotting Japan: Honda S660 Mugen Edition
Hot on the heels of my tiny Italian carspotting in Japan a couple of weeks back, comes a far more modern, mid-engine approach to automotive engineering.…
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May 2, 2019

Aston Martin Vantage AMR Helps Save the Manuals

Aston Martin Vantage AMR Helps Save the Manuals
Aston Martin has announced a new variant of the Vantage, a limited edition ride with only 200 units to be made globally. Every single Vantage AMR gets a manual transmission.…
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October 10, 2018

New Ford Bronco May Get a 7-Speed Manual Transmission

New Ford Bronco May Get a 7-Speed Manual Transmission
The days of the manual transmission are coming to an end. Many European automakers have already killed off the manual, like Audi. Thankfully, it appears that Ford isn’t quite ready to give up on the manual, and a new rumor suggests that the new Bronco will get a 7-speed manual option to mate with its expected 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6.…
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August 2, 2018

BMW to Keep Offering Manuals on M Series Cars

BMW to Keep Offering Manuals on M Series Cars
Good news for fans of BMW M cars. Head of the Teutonic car maker’s M division Frank van Meel has confirmed that thanks to demand for manual transmissions, the next generation of BMW M cars will continue to get a manual transmission option.…
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March 10, 2018

Subaru Eyesight Push Could Hasten Death of Manuals

Subaru Eyesight Push Could Hasten Death of Manuals
Some potentially bad news has emerged concerning the future of manual transmissions in Subaru vehicles. As many of you might already know, the company is in the midst of a big push towards safety and automation with their Eyesight system.…
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September 3, 2017

2017 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF Review: Road Warrior Reaffirmed

2017 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF Review: Road Warrior Reaffirmed
Has there ever been a time when a little Mazda sports car hasn’t kicked ass? Sure, they may be a bit quirky, and lord knows rotary-powered platforms had their fair share of maintenance and performance faults, but dammit if they haven’t all been cool in one regard or another.…
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April 12, 2017

Getting My Manual Swagger in the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta

Getting My Manual Swagger in the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
Who ever heard of an auto journalist who can’t drive a stick shift? Often, I took criticism over my inability to drive a manual transmission. I missed out on driving several amazing cars because of this.…
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February 15, 2017

Manual Shifter, Coilover, and Turbocharger Keychains

Manual Shifter, Coilover, and Turbocharger Keychains
The manual transmission continues to become more and more of a rarity in modern cars – especially here in the US. After all, most modern automatics are faster and more fuel efficient than their manual predecessors.…
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