Toyota Still Makes a Base-Model Truck With a Stick Shift, but Won’t Sell It to You
The automaker doesn't believe Americans want to row their own gears to save money
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15 Sayings Made Obsolete by Modern Transportation Technology
From 'grind my gears' to 'jump on the bandwagon' these figures of speech need to change
2026 looks like a good year for the manual transmission
In addition to a whole host of familiar favorites, a track-ready sports car gets a stick and a svelte roadster keeps one for 2026.
‘Might save your life’: How to start a car with a dead battery in the wilderness
Most Americans have never heard of this hack
5 spicy new cars you can still get with a manual transmission for 2026
Even for 2026, drivers can still grab a gear and hit that third pedal.
Carjacker couldn’t drive stick, so she kidnapped the SUV’s owner too
He was soon part of their police chase
You can still get a new car with a manual transmission, but should you?
Go ahead, grab a gear. It might be slower and less efficient, but there's merit.
The truth about stick shift transmissions no one told you
Manual sales are booming, but few buyers know these hidden downsides
The cheapest manual transmission car price is jumping $12,340
The overdrive pricing illustrates the shifting place manuals holds in our society.
5 reasons to learn how to drive a manual car in 2025
Sure, it's less practical. But there are plenty of reasons to learn manual transmission literacy.
The death of the 3rd pedal: Less than 20% of American motorists can drive a manual car
If a gear selector with six numbers on it looks alien to you, you're not alone.
My blender’s PR team could have saved the manual transmission
Want to 'save the manuals?' Enlist Hamilton Beach...
1 of the cheapest new Porsche 911 specs is a manual-only affair
The 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T is a back-to-basics manual 911 time machine.
Both the Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler drop the ball in 1 big way in 2025
Depending on your favorite engine/transmission combo, the Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler might not be it.
Hennessey just turned out the most powerful car with a manual transmission– and they’re all sold
The new Hennessey Venom F5-M Roadster is the most powerful new car with a stick and a third pedal.
Why modern automatics beat manuals in fuel economy
Your luddite friends say manuals save gas. Here's why modern advancements put automatics ahead.
Mazda killed its final stick shift sedan–and you missed it
Dreaming of a sensible new sedan with a fun manual transmission? You'll have to look beyond Mazda.
How do you drive a manual car on a hill?
A car with a manual transmission can be tricky to motivate on steep hills. But with the right technique, you can do it.
5 Reasons to Learn How To Drive a Manual in 2024
Learning how to drive a manual is a smart move. Even in 2024.
Here’s How You Can Learn How To Drive a Manual Without Ruining Your Friend’s Car
Driving a manual transmission is a bit of right of passage for car enthusiasts. And you can do it without ruining a car.
