Many gearheads prefer manual over automatic as it offers increased enjoyment behind the wheel, but stick shifts can often offer better performance as well.

Driving “stick” is a popular term for those who know how to drive a car with a manual transmission. Manual transmissions, needing a unique skill set to wield, give drivers more control over shifting, ...

When this story was written in 2013, it asked this question about automated and automatic transmissions in over-the-road trucking: "Will they finally be able to make a strong inroads?" According to ...

If Porsche can pull this off, it could be a huge step to saving the manual.

To shift or not to shift? That is the question. Wither 'tis nobler in the minds of enthusiasts to use a third pedal or not is a matter for debate. Apologies to William Shakespeare, but to car ...

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

Sometimes life isn't fair. Some cars would have been so much better if they'd come with a manual option.

Modern car buyers face a crucial transmission choice: torque-converter automatics, CVTs, or DCTs. Each offers a distinct ...

When Marlo Dewing went shopping for a car last year, she only had one requirement: a manual transmission. "Any car that was only available as an automatic was a deal breaker," said Dewing, 44. "I love ...

Now you really can have it all, if you are willing to pay for it. Swedish supercar builder Koenigsegg is using cutting edge technology to give its customers a very old-fashioned driving experience.

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