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https://www.motor1.com/news/792124/bmw-save-the-manuals/
Why The Manual Gearbox Is Disappearing And What’s Driving Its Decline
Apr 6, 2026 - BMW M isn't abandoning manual gearboxes, even though automatics are much better at coping with the company's increasingly powerful engines.
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https://www.carscoops.com/2026/03/manual-gearbox-decline/
The Manual Gearbox Didn’t Just Decline, It Nearly Halved In Five Years | Carscoops
Mar 31, 2026 - Even in the UK, stick-shifts are becoming a niche hobby as automatics quietly take over
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https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/01/13/bmw-manual-sales-usa-2025/
Demand For BMWs With A Manual Gearbox Is Fading In The U.S.
Jan 13, 2026 - One in two BMW Z4 buyers in the United States ordered the sporty roadster with three pedals, while 40% of M2 buyers chose the manual.
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https://thenewswheel.com/lancia-comes-with-only-a-manual-gearbox/
This $18,800 Lancia Comes with Only a Manual Gearbox — and That’s the Point
Apr 20, 2026 - Lancia unveils the Ypsilon Turbo 100, a simple, affordable hatchback focused on manual driving and essential modern features.
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https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/porsche-gearbox-automatic-manual-patent-filing-1237693566/
Porsche Patents a Hybrid Automatic-Manual Gearbox
Mar 18, 2026 - Porsche has filed a patent in German for a new shift-by-wire system that would allow for both automatic and manual gear shifting.
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