The manual transmission isn't dead, and we look at take rates when a stick shift is available

Key Points Models like the Miata, Supra, and GR86 have the highest manual take rates. Enthusiasts still choose stick shifts when driving engagement is the priority.Luxury and mid-tier performance cars ...
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VW Hatches Hot 2025 Golf R, Gives It More Power and Drops Stick Shift Option

A new kid will soon be on the all-wheel-drive hot hatch block: the latest iteration VW Golf R. The German automaker just took to the World Wide Web to reveal most of its secrets, including the power ...
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5 countries where stick-shift manuals still dominate the streets

Automatic transmissions now account for the majority of new car sales in the United States, Europe, and much of East Asia, ...
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17-Cylinder AWD Turbo Stick-Shift Drag Race: 700-HP Audi S2 vs. 600-HP VW Golf vs Audi S5

Old cars are better, and there is absolutely nothing anyone can say that will make me change my mind about it. I am, of course, talking about those cars made of iron and skill. Those cars require a ...
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What Driving A Stick Shift Teaches You That An Automatic Never Will

According to the 2024 EPA Automotive Trends report, nearly 35% of all new vehicle models sold in 1980 were equipped with a manual transmission — but for 2024, that number has shrunk to below 1%. Yet ...