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

The manual gearbox is dying, but in certain regions, it has a new lease of life as it is being replaced by the AMT — Automated Manual Transmission. While AMTs may not be common in the United States, ...

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

Manual transmissions are disappearing from showrooms, yet a handful of performance icons still prove that a clutch pedal can be the quicker choice. From the Mazda MX-5 Miata ND to the Toyota GR86 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 ...

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 ...

Ford is drawing a clear line in the sand on the future of the stick-shift Mustang. While manual transmissions vanish from rival lineups, the company’s chief executive is telling enthusiasts that the ...

It’s possible to order your Hyundai Elantra N, a high-performance version of the family compact, with an eight-speed automatic. But why? A six-speed manual with the intriguing “rev matching” feature ...

There are fewer and fewer stick shift options each year, but the manual gearboxes that are left roaming the Earth are at least very good ones.

A manual transmission uses a stick to shift gears and a third pedal to operate the clutch. Current trends show that manual gear shifting is rapidly becoming obsolete. For select sports cars and ...

Why are new cars and trucks with manual transmissions becoming as hard to find as a vehicle without “advanced driver assistance technology”? It’s what the manufacturers want. Not just BMW’s M cars, ...