The NV4500 five-speed transmission in our high-mileage diesel-powered '95 Chevy 2500 pickup was exhibiting some bad behavior. Part of the problem was that the clutch wasn't releasing completely when ...

In an era dominated by automatic and electric vehicles, the manual transmission seemed destined for extinction. However, a surprising resurgence is taking place, driven by a blend of nostalgia, ...

It’s no secret that manual transmissions are hard to find on new pickups, but some new trucks are still available with a stick shift if you know where to look. Starting with model year 2016, Ford – ...

I love manual transmissions. I grew up driving with a stick. I still own one as my technical “daily driver,” even though it’s seldom driven daily while I’m testing cars. But each year, the list of ...

Daud Gonzalez is a lifelong car enthusiast and automotive writer with a specialty in modified and race-ready rides. He spends most of his time modifying his cars and ruining them in the process. He is ...

It’s possible to order your Hyundai Elantra N, a high-performance version of the family compact, with an eight-speed automatic. But why? A six-speed manual with the intriguing “rev matching” feature ...

The manual gearbox is dying, but in certain regions, it has a new lease of life as it is being replaced by the AMT — Automated Manual Transmission. While AMTs may not be common in the United States, ...

It's estimated that around 97% of drivers in America go about their daily lives in automatic cars, so the resurgence of manual transmissions might not make all that much sense, immediately. However, ...