The manual transmission’s gradual disappearance from road cars makes it look like the end of the road for the third pedal. Some modern manuals, like a novel one offered by Hyundai, don’t even have a ...

Resting your foot on the clutch pedal might seem fine if you’re new to manual transmissions, but it’s a terrible habit to start, for two reasons. First, even a light amount of pressure can release ...

New to the stick-shift game? Don't be intimidated! It'll take less time than you think to master the manual transmission, and soon you'll be rolling on your own. But before you attempt to drive a ...

It's hard to put a finger on exactly why driving a car with a manual transmission is so much fun. Is it the control you feel selecting your own gears, that visceral connection formed between human and ...

Just 4 percent of new cars sold in the U.S. today come with manual transmissions. But 90 percent of worthwhile cars come with a stick shift (okay, that's an unofficial stat). The decline of the true ...

The idea of operating three pedals while only having two feet is a daunting concept for many people. Add having to throw one hand into the mix from time to time and it’s no wonder driving a car with a ...

...but you'll pay (thousands more) for it Different shift linkage, same BMW feel Handschalter Package only available on six-cylinder Z4 If your love for BMW burns as strong as your passion for ...

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 ...