Believe it or not, there's more than one approach to downshifting with a manual transmission. Whether you're new to manual ...

If you’ve never driven a car with a manual transmission, the prospect of learning how might seem overwhelming. It’s not as hard as you might think, however, and we have an in-depth video tutorial to ...

The cruise control systems found in manual-transmission cars work by locking the throttle to a set speed, while the clutch pedal disengages or pauses cruise.

Living in North America, sometimes it feels as though most people have never even seen a manual transmission – let alone know how to drive one. This is a bit of a misconception, though, as a ...

The two main considerations for choosing a manual transmission should be fitment and whether the features of the transmission match the goals for your project. Fitment relates to how much work it will ...

Until now, the How It Works series has focused on how an engine makes power. Now we'll fill you in on how engine power is made usable to propel a car. The parts used to get the car moving consist of ...

While stick-shift cars aren't in vogue anymore, with automatic shifters being the industry standard, there are still plenty of older and custom rides out there with manual transmissions. As long as ...

There are a few relatively simple maintenance jobs that’ll keep your vehicle running better for longer. Arguably, staying on top of your fluid levels and changing them when necessary is the most ...

National Stick Shift Day is the holiday we here at Cars.com created to celebrate rowing your own gears, and if you’d like to honor the manual-transmission gods with your next new car purchase, here’s ...

Our cars have advanced a long way in the past decades. Not only are they more efficient and eco friendly, but they're also smarter, thanks to modern technology and safety equipment. However, while ...