A manual transmission is one with a stick for shifting gears and a third pedal for operating a clutch. Many automatic transmissions now enable manual shifting, and one style is even known as an ...

There are also several factors at play when it comes to this "transmission war ... Manual: Parts for replacement in manual vehicles have cheaper alternatives. There are also times when a minor repair ...

In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, compared with an automatic, and can cut a car's price by $800 to $1,200.