Unlike a fully manual transmission that requires a clutch pedal, the manual mode allows you to shift gears yourself using either the gear lever or paddle shifters, depending on your car.

To explore what this means, we take a dive into how transmissions have evolved and what makes a manual so engaging. We also see why the industry has put so much focus on the shift to automatics.

Explore 10 manual cars with 650–1,817 horsepower, from Camaro ZL1 1LE to Hennessey Venom F5-M. Raw power meets engaging ...

Essentially, it makes it a willful act for the driver to shift a manual transmission into the wrong gear and cause damage. More importantly, for old supercars where these were popular, it slows ...

Manual transmission or automatic? The answer for most people is so clear that the number of manual models has dwindled ...

In your quest for better fuel economy and more value, don't overlook the potential benefits of shifting yourself. In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas ...

There aren't many vehicles available with this rare combination, but the list does include sport compacts, 4x4 SUVs, and a ...

Good news if you want to drive a brand-new Ford with a manual transmission: the stick shift comes standard on the revised 2025 Ford Bronco. Better yet, the manual transmission and the automatic ...