Shifting gears, the feel of the clutch underneath your foot. 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 ...

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Many, perhaps most, Americans cannot or do not want to drive a stick shift. And why would they want to? An automatic or continuous variable transmission is effortless; you just shift into drive, press ...

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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 ...

While rare in the U.S. today, manuals used to be common and some had unique quirks. Here's what it means if you see an ...