Manual transmissions have quietly become a niche skill, yet the drivers who still use them tend to be more attentive, more ...

Automakers like Porsche continue to offer stick shift vehicles for enthusiasts. As we recently reported, stick shift vehicles are making a comeback — sales are up a few percentage points and climbing.

Years passed with car makers pushing one clear path ahead – packed with self-shifting transmissions, better fuel use, because onboard tech kept getting sharper, taking charge of nearly everything ...