Manual Transmissions
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Bosch eClucth substitutes a normal hydraulic clutch for an electric one.
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Corvette Stingray Gets 29 MPG (Highway), But Only With A Clutch Pedal
With the 2014 Corvette, buying a stick-shift nets one mpg in all categories.
Stephen Edelstein -
Know How To Shift A Stick? Mini Explains Manual Transmissions For You
While automatic transmissions are more efficient than ever before -- and many now beat manual transmissions on gas mileage -- fans of stick-shift gearboxes are quick to point out that guiding your car into the right gear with your right hand is a sure-fire way to give you an enjoyable, efficient...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield -
Yes, It's Ethical To Drive A Stick Even If It Gets Lower MPG
Oh, for heaven's sakes. We're all for saving fuel by buying fuel-efficient cars, driving economically, cutting out unnecessary trips, planning ahead, carpooling, and all the other sensible, practical steps anyone can take to cut gas costs, lower their personal carbon footprint, and otherwise...
John Voelcker -
Stick-Shifts Are Back, But Automatics Give Best Gas Mileage
Ever since the early 1950s, Americans have loved the easy-to-drive charms of the automatic gearbox so much, that most Americans today don’t know how -- or want -- to drive a manual stick-shift car. Historically, those who want to drive manuals have been sports car fans eager for the extra...
Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield -
2012 Fiat 500 Cabrios, Manuals More Popular Than Projected
Launching the 2012 Fiat 500 minicar in the U.S. market was a gamble to begin with. But it's one that is paying off in some unexpected ways. Fiat's top North American executive, Laura Soave, told trade journal Ward's Auto that the Cabrio model with the roll-back cloth roof is proving far more...
John Voelcker