It’s 2025. There are self-driving taxis on the streets of several US cities. Even with a science-fiction-esque number on the calendar, it’s the right year for you to learn how to drive a manual car.

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 manual transmission is starting to go the way of the dodo, although there are still several new cars, trucks, and SUVs you can buy that have a stick shift — and, of course, used options abound.

Shifting gears, the feel of the clutch underneath your foot. These mark the experience behind the wheel of a manual transmission car — now a rare breed in the U.S. Though the American auto industry ...

Learning to drive a manual transmission is undoubtedly more challenging than mastering an automatic, which explains why most people, especially in the U.S., prefer the latter. But there are definitely ...

View post: 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid First Drive Review: Efficient, Sporty, and Adventure-Ready For many, the ability to drive a manual is the ultimate automotive litmus test. It’s often said you ...