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 ...

How do manual transmissions work? We'll learn how clutches work, how gears work, and how shifting works with a detailed explanation using a 5-speed manual transmission as an example. Manual ...

The future of the stick shift looks dim. Performance icons like Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren no longer offer traditional manuals. Even on enthusiast models like the Corvette, less than half of ...

The cruise control setting in a manual-transmission car operates in a similar manner to that of an automatic — that is, the system locks the throttle into place to maintain a set speed. However, there ...

Since the Supra’s launch in 2019, enthusiasts have begged Toyota to add a manual transmission option. While the eight-speed automatic works well, we (and much of the enthusiast public) believed it was ...