The dream of returning to the manual car has fascinated many people. As the years have gone by, cars with dual-clutch gearboxes have become extremely popular, and people have enjoyed their power. However, there are still some that prefer the good old-fashioned manual transmission. Ferrari’s new take on this concept manages to merge both worlds […]
Volkswagen’s Farewell to the Manual Transmission in America
For a lot of people behind the wheel, it has never really been just about where they are going. It is more about that feeling of control and timing and communication that is conveyed in each shift when one man uses the shifter on his manual car. That mechanical connection that takes place on that […]
Kia Syros Real-World Fuel Economy: An In-Depth Test and Analysis
I have been tracking the sub-compact SUV market in India since many years and the moment Kia Syros arrived in the market, I could not miss noticing it. It has that aggressive, square pose, it has plenty of features and the assurance of good build that Kia has always promoted. However, as with most buyers, […]
Is the Manual Transmission Making a Comeback? Unraveling the Surprising Resurgence of the Stick Shift
In the age of cars with the constant buzzing of automation and digital convenience, the manual transmission, which has been a technology that has been heavily depended upon over the last century, seemed to be fading into obscurity. The emergence of automatic gearboxes appeared to be unavoidable during decades. The automatics were quicker, more dependable […]