There is something about driving a manual transmission sports car that somehow makes the experience that much better. While many people have slowly moved away from driving a stick shift, and some manufacturers have turned their classically manual sports cars into automatic-only models, like the new mid-engine Corvette C8, there are still some modern-day sports …
Driving a manual transmission might just be a novelty to some, but it is still enjoyable to a handful of people. You might be surprised to learn that there are still some manual transmission cars in production today, and they aren’t just sports cars. There are even a few SUV options you can get with …
Cars with manual transmissions are a dying breed. They are becoming harder and harder to find on the used car market, and fewer car manufacturers are even producing cars with manual transmissions. Even sporty American muscle cars like the new mid-engine Corvette C8 ditched the manual transmission altogether, but that doesn’t mean they are gone …
Whether you have been driving a car with manual transmission for years, or are currently learning how to drive one, it’s easy to develop bad habits over time. And as we all know, bad habits are hard to break. But what can break even more are your car’s transmission and clutch components over time if …
Like a forgotten art form, driving a manual transmission may be one of the most important things to teach your teen after they learn the different types of street signs. There are many benefits for your teen to learn how to drive a standard. While the majority of cars on the market today are automatics, there are …
British automobile maker Jaguar has a long-standing tradition of performance in the luxury vehicle market, but the future of the brand’s performance heritage is looking bleak. Recently, many automakers worldwide have shifted focus away from sedans and invested heavily in the SUV market. While Jaguar is present in the SUV market, it is still committed …
As the saying goes, “There is more than one way to skin a cat. “ This definitely rings true for learning how to drive a manual transmission vehicle. Of course, nowadays, no one really cares and the driving a manual is a lost art, however, for those who actually do want to learn, we came …
Regular car, truck, and motorcycle maintenance and inspection can often prevent or catch problems before they become catastrophic. However, it’s relatively easy to inspect your brakes or check your oil level. Not every vehicle component is so easily examined, especially the transmission. And apart from the transmission fluid—which isn’t actually a ‘lifetime fluid’—there’s one component …
While younger drivers may not know how to drive a stick shift car, there are still a number of people who love driving a car with a manual transmission. With dwindling options to purchase new cars that have manual transmissions, which brands are left? And will they continue to be options in the future? The …
With the rise in automatic transmissions, manual transmissions have started to fall by the wayside. While buying stick can be a little more affordable, it isn’t always offered — and even when it is, you may not be sure whether you really want to commit. Before you decide what type of transmission to go for, …
Driving a manual car is becoming a forgotten art. Those who love driving stick will probably never give it up, but is it worth it to learn for a newcomer?
Modern automatic transmissions let trucks reach new levels of refinement and fuel efficiency. Not to mention the convenience in heavy city traffic. Also, vehicle electronics are now so interconnected, that a manual transmission simply introduces too many variables. The human brain and muscles are the weak link. So, for the most part, the stick-shift has …
Have you ever been car shopping and found the perfect car, only to find out it has a manual transmission? It seems that the majority of people in the United States do not know how to drive a stick shift these days. Honestly, if you’ve never had anyone take the time to teach you to drive a car with …
Maybe Toyota got it right with the 2020 Supra. Don’t offer a manual transmission and they’ll be writing about it for years, which is publicity. Even if it’s not good publicity. The Supra seems like the best performance model Toyota has offered in years. One of the most natural options one can imagine would be …
For the past few years, BMW has had car enthusiasts sitting on the edge of their seats, soaking up rumors surrounding the new line BMW M releases.
What’s the one controversial feature enthusiasts complain is missing from the 2020 C8 Corvette? As has been the trend in recent years we’re seeing some of our favorite cars sans a manual transmission option. True to form, the new Corvette can only be ordered with the new Tremec eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. For now. The reasons …
While driving a stick-shift, there are several tips-and-tricks to get the best performance and better longevity from these vehicles. There are also challenges when using a manual transmission as opposed to other issues common with an automatic transmission. One of the struggles some drivers face is when attempting to drive up a steep hill after the …
