Frank Van Meel, the CEO of BMW's M performance division, says that the manual transmission's days are number in its models.

Abstract: This brief presents a passive hybrid phase shifter consisted of a 5-bit switch-type phase shifter (STPS) and a 4-bit high resolution reflection-type phase shifter (RTPS). The STPS as the ...

Automakers are killing manuals the way suburban HOA boards kill fun. Trucks used to be the last refuge of three pedals. Now, the stick shift is treated like asbestos: dangerous, outdated, and best ...

Are you one of those drivers that thinks manual transmissions are outdated and archaic? You’re probably right—and this article will prove it to you. After all, compared to new, high-tech automatic ...

The newly reborn Honda Prelude is the first version to come with a hybrid engine. To maintain the coupe’s sporty nature, it introduces the S+ Shift system designed to simulate a “performance ...

Although it's a fake manual transmission, Subaru wants it to convey all the sensations present in combustion engine cars. For this, a fundamental piece is the clutchFeeling the pedal and shifting ...

I take the manual Alfa Romeo 8C for a full driving experience to see what makes this classic supercar so special. With its rare manual gearbox, stunning design, and powerful engine, the 8C delivers a ...

Abstract: This letter presents a highly miniaturized continuously tunable microstrip line phase shifter from 10 to 67 GHz. The design takes the advantage of the microstrip line topology by a ground ...

There’s a growing fear that a new hybrid Honda Civic Type R could mean the final death of the manual gearbox. While previous Type R iterations often sailed through production with barely a scratch to ...

Poor reliability is a car problem that isn't as prevalent as it used to be. Automatic transmissions were among the worst offenders, with some going from smoothly shifting between gears while ...