Ferrari has revived the manual transmission with the limited-edition 12Cilindri Manuale, pairing a naturally aspirated V12 with an innovative three-pedal setup.

For generations of drivers, learning to drive a manual car was considered a rite of passage. Mastering the clutch, timing ...

Long before companies like Volkswagen and Porsche got the technology right with DSG and PDK, respectively, many automakers spent years trying and failing to make a manual gearbox work with no clutch ...

Gone are the days when manual transmissions were faster than their automatic siblings. Today's lightning-fast automatics, like Porsche's PDK, can outperform even the most skilled driver. While ...

The simulated manual gearbox for EVs first showcased in a Lexus prototype last year could find its way into future Toyota models, complete with fake revving and gear shift sounds. The “manual EV” will ...

The manual transmission is one of the mechanical systems that depends most on the driver’s skill and proper daily use. Its service life is not tied only to manufacturing quality or engine power, but ...

Everyone who's ever driven an automatic has probably figured out that the 'D' on the shifter stands for 'drive.' How an automatic transmission works is a bit complicated. It uses a torque converter to ...

Both manual and automatic transmission require fluid, to quite literally keep the gears turning. What's the difference between the two fluid types?

A manual transmission can turn a fast car into something far more memorable. It adds rhythm, responsibility, and a physical connection that no shift paddle can fully copy. That connection matters most ...

Gerhard started his career in automotive journalism in 2010, after finishing degrees in Communication, English, and Politics, and diplomas in Film and Art Appreciation and Graphic Design. He's ...