Any number of reasons exist to turn a manual car automatic. The most obvious is lost mobility: Injury or illness can leave a driver unable to operate a clutch or a stick shift.

Automatic cars also provide a smoother driving experience due to the seamless action of their hydraulic shifting mechanism, as compared to the often jerkier nature of a manual clutch.

A breed is dying, and the Nissan Z marks the last new twin-turbo V6 sports car with a manual you can currently get.

Updated February 2019Is the manual transmission dead?Die-hard auto enthusiasts may shout out: “No way” but is anyone listening?If you’re in the market for a new car, a manual transmission ...

Every New Manual Transmission Car (and Truck) You Can Still Buy in 2025: ... Now available with an automatic, the manual is nevertheless more fun. 2025 Toyota GR Supra .

A car that rivals the Miata in terms of fun-per-dollar is the Toyota GR86, our next entry on this list. Although the six-speed manual isn’t quite as refined as the one found in the Mazda, Toyota ...

As much as it pains me to admit, a manual transmission is often second-best on the track—at least in most cases. If you’re driving a modern performance car, the automatic transmission will ...

If you want a manual muscle car, the Mustang remains one of the best choices. 2025 Toyota Supra: The manual we fought for 2025 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium — Source: Toyota ...