The shifter in fourth-gen Minis is small, conveniently located, stays out of the way, doesn't waste any space and makes it ...

Case in point: Ford's new patent application, published on March 20, reveals the finer points of a good ol' stick shift for EVs. Of course, it's not actually swapping any cogs, but that's not the ...

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 ...

Manuals have become a niche performance market in the U.S. Now even some performance cars aren't offering a stick option.

Most manual transmissions can deliver better fuel economy and acceleration. But shift quality and fuel economy vary, so check our ratings and try before you buy.