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.

In a manual transmission, the driver operates a clutch pedal and shifts gears manually using a gear stick. The clutch pedal disengages the engine from the wheels, allowing smooth gear shifts.

the traditional stick shift is becoming a niche offering. While a few performance models still carry the torch, the days of affordable, everyday manuals are dwindling. If you love shifting gears ...

with the introduction of the new Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission (Y-AMT), which is set to debut on the MT-07 and the R7. The new AMT system eliminates the clutch lever and the gear shifter ...

Unfortunately, fewer new vehicles are offering manual transmissions than ever. While 47 percent of all new vehicles offered a stick shift as recently as 2006, it’s now at around 20 percent.