with five- and six-speed manual transmissions taking their place as the more common options. Some performance cars may offer ...

Although manual transmissions have become rarer, some automatics allow you to turn your car into a stick shift by switching to Manual or Sport mode. Many automatic shifters feature a pair of plus ...

In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, compared with an automatic, and can cut a car's price by $800 to $1,200.

We're all clamoring to get our greasy mitts on the new seven-speed manual transmission in the 2012 Porsche 911. Porsche has officially released a video of exactly how the gearbox works.

There are no mechanical changes for the limited-run car, although Mini has purposefully omitted the JCW’s eight-speed automatic gearbox option in favour of a six-speed manual, to celebrate the ...

The manual gearbox also features an automatic rev-match function – which oddly only comes into play when in Sport mode – and this might not be to everyone’s taste but can serve a purpose ...