A recent patent suggests that the automaker could be working on a simulated shifting setup with provisions for a third pedal.

Automakers are quickly adopting simulated transmissions into their fully-electric and hybrid vehicles. Hyundai and Kia ...

Getting an electric car to drive like a gas guzzler with a manual isn't as easy as slapping on a shifter and clutch pedal.

In today’s edition of What the Heck, we have the strange case of Ford wanting to put what is essentially a fake manual shifter in its electric vehicles. The company has applied for a patent that aims ...

Despite car enthusiasts’ best efforts, the manual transmission’s days are numbered. Blame it on electrification, future autonomous technologies, or the fact that kids these days just don’t care about ...

The tween riding in the back seat finally asked, “What is that thing you keep moving up there?” She had never seen “that thing” known as a six-speed stick shift, a manual transmission, a manny tranny, ...

The performance sedan may be on life support, but that’s not going to keep General Motors’ equally slippery luxury brand from pandering to life’s most precious luxury: a brand new V8 sedan with a ...

While stick-shift cars aren't in vogue anymore, with automatic shifters being the industry standard, there are still plenty of older and custom rides out there with manual transmissions. As long as ...

When you talk about the thrill of driving, it's hard to ignore its active elements: feathering the throttle, trail braking, turning the steering wheel into a gentle bend, or grabbing a clean heel-toe ...