When Kia introduced the facelifted Rio for Europe a few weeks ago, the press release briefly touted a clutch-by-wire six-speed manual transmission that would improve gas mileage and reduce CO2 ...

Chevrolet's worst-kept secret is the C8-generation mid-engine Corvette. We've heard a lot of rumors about the upcoming sports car with its engine mounted in the middle, but one has persisted: there ...

Kia’s budget-friendly Rio compact doesn’t typically stand out in a crowd. The commuter is aimed largely at budget buyers interested in attractively priced means of personal transportation. However, ...

Swapping an automatic transmission for a three-pedal manual transmission has been a modification for a long time. Whether it’s for maximizing enjoyment behind the wheel, upgrading to a sturdier ...

For decades, as car engines and drivetrains have continued to advance, the manual transmission has defied most additions of new technology. Now, a patent from General Motors hints at a significant new ...

Several automakers experimented with equipping electric vehicles with multi-gear transmissions, but virtually none actually made it to production. The only two currently on sale are the Porsche Taycan ...

It's hard to put a finger on exactly why driving a car with a manual transmission is so much fun. Is it the control you feel selecting your own gears, that visceral connection formed between human and ...

In the realm of automotive technology, electric vehicles and manual transmissions appear to be trending in opposite directions. Automakers sold nearly a million EVs in 2022, more than 2.5 times the ...

With the steady rise in demand for automatic cars in India, manufacturers are offering a variety of transmission technologies designed to balance cost, efficiency, and performance. The most common ...