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In a market dominated by automatics, dual-clutch systems, and hybrids, the manual transmission has become a symbol of pure driving engagement. While manual sales remain a small fraction of new-car ...

The neutral (N) gear in a manual transmission vehicle is not exactly a gear like first (1), second (2), third (3), or reverse (R). Placing the shift lever in neutral means the transmission is not ...

Shifting gears, the feel of the clutch underneath your hand. These mark the experience behind the wheel of a manual transmission car — now a rare breed in the U.S. Though the American auto industry ...

The resurgence of manual transmissions in recent years has sparked renewed interest among driving enthusiasts. As automatic transmission technology continues to advance, the return of stick shifts ...

The 2025 Toyota GR86 is a small front-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car designed for maximum driving fun on a serious ...

Modern drivers are faced with several options when deciding upon their ideal vehicle. These include gas or electric power, its drivetrain — be it a front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or four-wheel ...

I love manual transmissions. I grew up driving with a stick. I still own one as my technical “daily driver,” even though it’s seldom driven daily while I’m testing cars. But each year, the list of ...

This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. I drive a stick ...