The compact, organized pattern for drivers wasn’t always so easily recognized, but it has helped cars become safer and more efficient. Question: Why is the gearshift lever in a manual transmission car ...

Buyers of high-end performance cars want to shift their own gears.

Modern cars are often accused of serving up too many in-cabin distractions, including touchscreens the driver has to look at to operate even the most basic of functions, like turning up the ...

The tween riding in the back seat finally asked, “What is that thing you keep moving up there?” She had never seen “that thing” known as a six-speed stick shift, a manual transmission, a manny tranny, ...

A car doesn’t necessarily need to have a manual transmission to be fun to drive, but an otherwise-boring car can feel a lot more exciting with a stick shift. Shifting on your own can make you feel ...

The manual transmission is going the way of the rumble seat. Once standard equipment on all motor vehicles, preferred for its dependability, fuel efficiency and sporty characteristics, the four-on-the ...

In your quest for better fuel economy and more value, don't overlook the potential benefits of shifting yourself. In our ...