Here’s Why Manuals Sound So Whiny When You Put Them In Reverse
Manual cars are a bit of a mystery to most Americans, with less than 20 percent of U.S. drivers capable of driving stick. But even for those familiar with a …
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The Ioniq 5 N Is Half A Second Slower To 60 When It’s Simulating Shifts And It’s Better For It
Photo: Hyundai We’re at an interesting point in the automotive world where the quickest cars aren’t always the most fun to drive. Automatic transmissions shift significantly faster than humans can, …
Every Single Automatic Car Should Have A Column Shifter, No Exceptions
Andy recently spent a week in a $40,000 Ford Maverick, and as much as he enjoyed the truck, there was one thing he couldn’t get past — the shift knob. …
Manual Swap Your Ferrari, You Cowards
Screenshot: Vin_ tra on YouTube Today’s high-end sports cars all use exquisite dual-clutch automatic gearboxes for super-quick shifts and better driver control than even a row-your-own manual gearbox can offer. …
GM Hopes A Clutch Pedal Is Enough To Make Enthusiasts Buy EVs
After worries about charging and range anxiety, the biggest issue many car fans have with electric vehicles is that they’re no fun to drive. They argue that one-pedal driving, regenerative …
Buying This Incredibly Rare Noble M400 Would Solve All Of Your Problems And Finally Show You True Happiness
Photo: Cars & Bids Every Monday, you’re forced to wake up and go to work. All week, you do the same things, visit the same places and see the same …
‘Why Would An Automaker Manufacture A Car With So Much Engine Power That It Requires An Eight-Speed Transmission?’
I came across a bit of commentary on the website Slate.com that was mostly about last week’s Bentley crash at the Rainbow Bridge, and it contained the following: “Why would …
Sale Of Manual Transmission Cars Is Up For Second Year In A Row
Cars with manual transmissions are enjoying an uptick in sales for the second consecutive year. By 2021, the sale of stick shifts had dipped below one percent of all auto …
These Great Cars Were Ruined By Their Transmissions
Usually when people talk about the shortcomings or disappointments when it comes to the Prowler, the first conversation piece is the engine, but I’m here to be controversial: the Prowler …
What Great Car Was Ruined By Its Transmission?
Photo: Maserati For car enthusiasts like you and me, a car’s transmission is a super important part of the overall experience. In a lot of ways, it can be even …