Last summer, a BMW exec came out and said that it was the end of the line for BMW manual transmissions. In response, I came out with a blog that argued that this was no big loss because, well, BMW ...

Manual gearboxes may be dying elsewhere, but this new patent shows one carmaker still wants to make them smarter and harder ...

In recent N55 and S55 BMW engines, a spun crank hub is a relatively common issue, and it's often caused by downshifts that ...

As avid readers of The Drive might vividly recall, I am not the biggest fan of BMW’s manual transmissions. The shifter is always rubbery, pedal placement is disagreeable, and they’re simply more ...

All vehicle pricing and data are from reputable sources. This list focuses purely on manual transmission V8 convertible BMWs ...

Back in the day, performance-oriented cars used to have a manual transmission as the only option in the range. Now, the manual transmission has become optional for some performance cars, with some not ...

View post: 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 XD For Sale With 11,843 Miles WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — OK, really, who didn’t see this coming? As soon as Toyota gave the GR Supra a six-speed manual option, ...

Frank Weber, a key member of BMW’s board, says the writing is on the wall for the brand’s manual transmissions and that includes its enthusiast-oriented M models. Automotive executives have been ...

The 2024 BMW Z4 did not in fact get a manual transmission option, as had long been rumored. Instead the transmission choice has lagged into the new model year. On Tuesday, the 2025 BMW Z4 debuted and ...