With manufacturers opting for auto transmissions, the stick shift experience isn't the guaranteed rite of passage it once was ...

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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Manual transmissions, once nearly extinct in the U.S., are making a measured comeback in 2026, driven by younger buyers and a renewed focus on driving engagement. Automakers are reintroducing ...