Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. Like roll-up windows and cigarette lighters, manual transmissions are a dying ...

Cars are faster than ever before and part of that improvement in overall quickness comes down to lightning-fast automatic transmissions. At the same time, it’s clear that many enthusiasts believe that ...

After steadily losing the battle against automatics for the past 70 years, manual transmission sales are on the rise. Well, sort of. Before driving enthusiasts rejoice, consider that the recovery is ...

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 ...

There is no escaping the fact that the manual is a dying breed. But why is that? For starters, two-pedal transmissions get increasingly better with each passing year. In this context, better refers to ...

Sports cars with automatic transmissions can be more fun than stick shifts, enhancing driving experiences. The automatic Golf R, IS 500 F Sport, and Supra boast impressive performance and smooth gear ...

MINNEAPOLIS — I spent part of Halloween hanging out in a cemetery. I wasn’t there to commune with the dead. Instead, I was getting reacquainted with the dying art of driving a stick shift car. In ...