"Three on the tree" refers to the shift lever and transmission type, with three forward gears and one reverse. In this configuration, the lever was on the steering column, also called “the tree,” ...

Modern drivers are faced with several options when deciding upon their ideal vehicle. These include gas or electric power, its drivetrain — be it a front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or four-wheel ...

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 ...

Manual-transmission vehicles were once the norm in the U.S., with 70% of American cars being stick-shift in 1942, while only 30% shifted automatically. Manual transmissions came with a steep learning ...

Manual Transmission Cars Available in 2026: From affordable commuters to high-end sports cars, and SUVs, here’s what’s left for the three-pedal faithful. It wasn’t that long ago when manual ...

With the announcement of the 2025 Jetta GLI and its continuation of the manual transmission on Tuesday, Volkswagen continues to pull some serious weight in the enthusiast circle. But, while the ...

Noah is a long-time writer, editor, website developer, and creative based in the United States and currently focused on automotive writing. Electric and hybrid powertrains and battery specifications ...

When we asked readers what cars should come with manual transmissions one of the first answers we got was the Dodge Charger, which is an objectively correct answer. The last year you could get a shift ...

Acura only sells two models with a manual transmission, and they're both versions of the Integra. You can get the regular Integra with a manual as long as you choose the A-Spec trim or the top-end ...

It may not be the end of the line for Ferrari fans that want to shift for themselves. It’s been well over a decade since Ferrari offered a manual transmission on one of their cars. The Ferrari ...

It is no secret that the global pandemic hit the automotive industry hard. Despite being nearly three years into it, manufacturers and car buyers are still feeling the effects. The war in Ukraine ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...