While not as common as it once was, manual transmission is still a sought-after function for those looking to increase their driving experience with a bit more engagement. Also, it's often viewed as a ...

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 ...

Cars with manual transmissions aren’t exactly popular among shoppers today. According to J.D. Power, in the third quarter of 2019 more buyers in the U.S. purchased an electric car than one with a ...

Driving stick might seem like a party trick, or something you can loosely brag about when talking about cars. But it's actually a highly practical skill — even in the days of hybrids, EVs, and ...

In recent years, automakers have introduced increasingly advanced driver assist systems. The act of driving is becoming more detached as manufacturers race to be the first to bring a fully-autonomous ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is published in ...

The neutral (N) gear in a manual transmission vehicle is not exactly a gear like first (1), second (2), third (3), or reverse (R). Placing the shift lever in neutral means the transmission is not ...

We at Jalopnik have been talking manual transmissions lately, as starry-eyed gearheads often do, and I have found a new hill to die on: If you don't yet know how to drive a manual transmission, sign ...

I couldn’t quite believe the speed it was all happening. In the UK, the average learner driver typically requires 45 hours of professional driving lessons with a qualified instructor and 22 hours of ...

Today, a driver's license is not a luxury but a vital necessity. Millions of people in the U.S. get their driver's licenses every year, but not everyone knows how and where they can learn to drive and ...

I didn’t learn to drive until I was 27. I grew up in cities, so there wasn’t a great need, and more importantly I was stone cold terrified: when I tried to drive my then-boyfriend’s car at age 18, I ...