For many enthusiasts, the question of whether a four-speed manual or an automatic belongs in a classic car is really a question about what makes these machines feel alive. Classic cars were built in ...

A close-up view of the upper part of a manual transmission gear lever, showing the numbered shift pattern. - Eyeem Mobile Gmbh/Getty Images In 2025, there were roughly 30 cars you could buy with a ...

There's something special about rowing through gears yourself, feeling the mechanical connection between driver and machine that automatics just can't replicate. Sure, modern automatics shift faster ...

It may not be a popular opinion among automotive enthusiasts, but I don't think just having a manual transmission is good enough. It has to be a good one. And for my taste, I'll take a great ...

Manual transmissions are rare today, but these five affordable 2026 models still offer proper stick shift fun for drivers who want to feel connected to the road.

Manual transmissions are very rare these days, especially from American car companies. Since most drivers prefer automatics, a stick shift is an acquired taste. With most of them remaining only in ...