Learning how to drive a manual car isn't as difficult as some might imagine, but it's best done in a cheaper car that won't mind some abuse. There's a lot of mixed advice out there about what type of ...

Actively reporting, writing, and editing on automotive news and since 2021, Dave has brought his acerbic wit and love of European car culture to brands such as HotCars, CarBuzz,and TopSpeed.

Once you've mastered the art of accelerating, turning, and stopping, you've got the basics of driving nailed down. Then, if you want to feel more connected to the car and the journey, learning to ...

In a world dominated by continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs), and sophisticated automatics, the manual transmission feels a bit anachronistic. Among today’s sea ...

Learning; so few of us actually do it. I know I am a repeating-patterned tapestry of mistakes. But when it comes to cars, I've learned my lessons well through pain and True Grit. And I'm not alone. I ...

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 ...