Automatic transmissions make cars easier to drive, and modern ones are much improved. Yet manuals teach skills you can't get ...

In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, ...

Automatic transmissions are pretty self-explanatory, and for the most part, fairly foolproof. Most of us will be familiar with the usual settings found on an automatic shifter, with P, R, N, and D ...

Is the manual transmission dead? Die-hard auto enthusiasts may shout out: “No way” but is anyone listening? If you’re in the market for a new car, a manual transmission might be a good idea, for a few ...

On the one side you have grouchy old farts unwilling to consider new ways of doing anything. On the other you have people who maybe grew up not knowing anything different and who denounce ancient ...