Getting the transmission it always deserved
This isn’t the first time such a feature has been explored
The world of patents is a strange one. Some protect concepts that are due for production, while others simply stop other folks from pursuing the same idea. We're not sure which this particular effort will turn out to be, but let'
by Cat Dow
Get that supercar feel in your NA Miata
Open-gate manual gearboxes are wonderful things: they look classy and feel satisfying to operate. Though, they're normally reserved for supercars, and supercars tend to be quite expensive. What if you wanted an open-gater for something a little more... humble?
He also confirmed he’s not the next James Bond...
Fernando Alonso: I mean firstly, I wanted a Valour, but then I asked if it could be a little bit different. I'm a big fan of aero disc [wheels] and some other features on road cars, and I asked the team
by Ollie Kew
Do you think it shouldn’t have left the local market?
We're always banging on about saving the manuals, so we should really be showering the facelifted Nissan Juke with praise. Because yes, despite just receiving its midlife refresh, you can still have the combustion-engined crossover with three pedals and a
by Greg Potts
It’s like a quick shifter, but more flexible and versatile
Honda has consistently been a pioneer in motorcycle technology throughout the decades. One of its most notable innovations is its dual-clutch transmission in its bikes, one that's now available in the likes of the Africa Twin, the X-ADV, and
The future of Mini includes motorsport, but not manuals
Mini pulled the wraps off the all-new Cooper late last week, and although we've only seen it in fully-electric form so far, we know that an almost identical-looking gasoline-powered Cooper (that's the new model name for
Hiroshi Tamura is the chief product specialist of the GT-R and the Z
At the unveiling of the new Nissan Z Nismo, the crowd was buzzing about two things: Why was it so unbelievably freaking hot in the event space? And, more important, why didn't Nissan fit the Z Nismo with a manual transmission?
by Steven Ewing
Thoughts on this move?
Earlier, we reported the good news that Ford will continue to offer the Mustang with a six-speed manual transmission-at least for the next-generation release. Not so lucky, though, is any Mercedes-Benz.Which car from the German brand is
by Drei Laurel
You can rest easy now
Electric vehicles, autonomous driving, car manufacturers getting in on the cryptocurrency game-all of these topics are ones that have the potential to strike a nerve during automotive discussions. None, though, can strike fear in the hearts of purists like the idea
by Drei Laurel
Here’s the 2022 season of this debate
Looking at official numbers online, you'd think we were in the golden age of the automatic transmission. More gears. Faster acceleration times. Better official fuel-economy numbers. Despite the extra cost and complexity, automatic transmissions seem to be a much better
by Niky Tamayo
It doesn’t have to be a stressful ordeal
For anyone who has to drive a manual, slogging through rush hour traffic is a dreadful prospect. Whether it's heading to the office or coming home from a tiring shift, the motion of rowing gears and working the pedals for several
We test the workhorse variant of the BT-50 range
We were suitably impressed by the Isuzu-Mazda BT-50 collab when we drove it at the Mazda Philippines HQ. But driving a truck around an empty lot and actually living with it for a few days are two totally different things.
by Niky Tamayo
Took them long enough
Finally. Toyota has finally made it officially official that the Supra will be available with a six-speed manual transmission. Everything is right in the world once more.A celebration is in order-just not in our market. At least not yet.
by Drei Laurel
Any chance this option lands in PH?
See that? Yes, it's an image of a clutch pedal. Not just an image of any clutch pedal, mind you, but of one belonging to Toyota's iconic five-letter sports car.We are, of course, referring to the Supra. Yes,
by Drei Laurel
Purists, rejoice
Very little about the next-generation Honda Integra was made known when the brand released a teaser of the vehicle late last month. All we have is that it'll be available as a five-door sedan like the original and will
by Drei Laurel
It actually depends
Manual transmissions are dying. In recent years, we're starting to see fewer and fewer stick-shift vehicles arrive in our market, and it's sheer proof that the era of three-pedal driving is really coming to an end.Of course,
Thank God
Surprise, surprise. The next-generation Honda Civic Type R will still come equipped with a manual transmission.The news was shared by Honda USA media relations manager Carl Pulley during a recent livestream by CivicXI.com. In the clip, Pulley reveals during
by Drei Laurel
Does the #savethemanuals hero work with paddle shifters?
Let's start with the figures, because that's where the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 PDK best states its case. Yep, one of the key protagonists of the #savethemanuals movement now offers paddle shifters. And if it's anything like the
The debate rages on
Blah, blah, blah, gearboxes. We've all picked a side. You either want a lightning-out-of-a-rocket-launcher-fast paddle-shifter that swaps cogs quicker than you can blink shower gel out of your eye, or you're a steampunk
by Ollie Kew
