Learning how to drive a manual transmission is a great idea for drivers, young and old. Not only are they usually fun, but you never know when the skill will come in handy. In a world dominated by ...

While not as common as it once was, manual transmission is still a sought-after function for those looking to increase their driving experience with a bit more engagement. Also, it's often viewed as a ...

I recently came across an eye-opening recruiting ad on LinkedIn. An Ontario-based carrier is offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus for qualified drivers with manual experience and a non-restricted Class A ...

I couldn’t quite believe the speed it was all happening. In the UK, the average learner driver typically requires 45 hours of ...

When Honda extended the invitation to attend their first annual Shifting Gears event near Angeles Crest Highway, it compelled me to learn how to drive a manual again. Though there are pros to not ...

The Stick Shift Driving Academy pairs freelance instructors who own manual transmissions with stick shift newbies.

I recently learned that in the past decade the number of stick shift cars in the U.S. has dropped by nearly 25%. With the advent of electric cars, I assume most cars won’t even have a gear box in the ...

Learning to drive can be an expensive yet exciting moment in your life. Many of us start with little knowledge of how a car works or where to start when it comes to passing our driving test. There are ...

Technically, manuals rank somewhere between an anachronism and an affectation. They’re slower and less efficient than the best automatic transmissions. Feet held to the fire, even manuals’ biggest ...

My 15-year-old kid is about to get her driving permit. I had the bright idea of teaching her how drive in a racing simulation with a realistic force-feedback steering wheel, complete with stainless ...

Pulling into the test centre, I felt excitement bubbling up inside of me. I’d just finished my first driving test and my three-point turn, mirror, signal, manoeuvre, and traffic awareness were so ...