In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, ...

It's an age-old question: which is best when comparing automatic vs manual transmissions? It's one of the most important choices you can make when buying a car, as it can change the your enjoyment of ...

Manual transmissions teach higher levels of car control, "mechanical sympathy" with your car, multitasking brain power, and ...

Gone are the days when manual transmissions were faster than their automatic siblings. Today's lightning-fast automatics, like Porsche's PDK, can outperform even the most skilled driver. While ...

Although there are only a select few new cars that still offer a manual transmission, the ones that do still come with a stick-shift are among the most enticing sports cars, sports sedans, and hot ...

When Toyota brought the GR Corolla to North America, it immediately garnered praise for its rip-snorting turbocharged three-cylinder engine, tenacious all-wheel-drive grip, and its manual-only ...

For the longest time, people who wanted to learn how to drive had to do it using a stick shift or a manual transmission. Before the turn of the century, most cars came with this type of transmission.

The manual transmission is dying. Pick your reason: improved technology in automatic gearboxes, (lazy) driver preferences, cost-cutting or the onset of electric and (potentially) self-driving cars.

As an avid car enthusiast, Joe enjoys time on the track, going to car meets, or simply taking a long drive in the Colorado mountains. Joe has always had a love for writing and cars, so he decided to ...

Converting a manual car to automatic is not just about changing a switch or removing gear. The process typically requires ...

Will joined the TopSpeed team over two and a half years ago, bringing his lifelong automotive passion, writing experience, and editorial expertise along with him. Whether classic or modern, American ...