Sentences with phrase «of manual transmissions»

Neither of us is usually supportive of manual transmissions in family sedans and wagons, particularly those used for everyday commuting on busy freeways.

It is the largest exporter of manual transmissions globally.

While we at Roadshow typically prefer the greater involvement of manual transmissions, we can't wait to try this unique transmission for ourselves.

I'm not a big fan of manual transmissions in family sedans.

Oct 3, 2016 — Arriving in showrooms starting tomorrow, the Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe aim to retain their position as members of the best - selling compact car nameplate in America with the expanded application of manual transmissions for the 2017 model year.

Arriving in showrooms starting tomorrow, the Civic Sedan and Civic Coupe aim to retain their position as members of the best - selling compact car nameplate in America with the expanded application of manual transmissions for the 2017 model year.

Of course, the fact that the M5 is going auto only raises the inevitable question of whether it signals the death of manual transmissions.

It combines two separate clutches and computer - controlled shifting that eliminates the pause between gears that is characteristic of manual transmissions.

Here's the golden rule of manual transmissions: shifting begins with the clutch but ends with the gas.

We've chronicled the decision to omit even the option of driver - assist systems including autonomous emergency braking from all bar the top model here, the lack of manual transmissions here and the price rise here.

Cheap gasoline wiped out the mileage advantage of manual transmissions.

Production of manual transmissions currently carried out at TMC's Kinuura Plant will be transferred to Aisin AI around 2016.

Further, Toyota is consolidating development and Japanese production of manual transmissions under Aisin Seiki subsidiary Aisin AI Co., Ltd. and will accelerate the consolidation of brake system engineering, manufacturing and sales under Advics, which was founded in July 2001 by Aisin Seiki, Denso, Sumitomo Electric, and TMC.

Given the popularity of the automatic on the Z06 and the general disappearance of manual transmissions from modern supercars, was there discussion about making the automatic the sole choice?

In theory, drivers of manual transmissions spend more time shifting and therefore have little time to get distracted using the increased technology many newer cars come equipped with.

But if your readers would start buying loads of manual transmissions, of course we will stick to a manual!

Note: Until a vehicle has been remedied, owners and operators are advised that when exiting, to be sure that the vehicle is in «Park,» or in the case of a manual transmission, that the vehicle is in the «Reverse» position and the parking brake is engaged.

I'm a huge fan of manual transmission, the sense of involvement and satisfaction given by the manual box is unparalleled (but mind you the only double clutch gear box I've driven is a Golf GTi, so my thought don't have much credibility XD)

With the debut of the 911 GT3 and GT3 RS, fans saw the departure of the manual transmission in the top - spec track - ready Porsches.

Slung low and squeezed tight between door and transmission tunnel, you feel every buzz and tingle, while the added weight of the steering and the increased interaction of a manual transmission immediately define your role as that of driver rather than awed passenger.

Some cars protect the sanctity of the manual transmission, while others advance performance with the latest technology.

Likewise, the Mercedes and Audi offer neither the adaptive suspension nor the choice of a manual transmission like the M4 does.

Think of it as taking some of a manual transmission's inherent fuel economy advantages and applying them to an automatic gearbox.

Over at Porsche, the discontinuation of the manual transmission in the GT3 caused many 911 purists to renounce the material world and move to monasteries high in the Himalayas.

You don't have to be an expert to notice that over time, the percentage of manual transmission cars has lowered.

So Cadillac offers all - wheel drive with either engine on the CTS (Cadillac's 3 - series competitor), although you lose the option of a manual transmission.

The biggest advantage of a car like this versus a minivan, though, is the availability of a manual transmission, so I was disappointed that our test car had an automatic, and the start / stop system is mediocre.

These combine the efficiency of a manual transmission with the convenience of an automatic, but the control systems and hardware required are far more complex than a «conventional» torque converter automatic, so these transmissions have not yet largely replaced «conventional» automatics.

It has good acceleration & decent power - all my previous cars were sticks so I was afraid I'd miss the zip of a manual transmission, but I've been pleased with the way this responds.

Add in immediate throttle response, and, like the 997, the calibration of the manual transmission is one of the best parts of this Porsche.

There has been talk for years about the death of the manual transmission.

It would be surprising if this extended to the fitment of a manual transmission; in fact it's no surprise to find the SLS has the latest AMG interpretation of the Mercedes 7G - tronic automatic (with paddle - shifters behind the steering wheel).

(Skip to details on the: Optima Hybrid) New for 2013 The base LX trim level gains new sliding front head restraints and loses the choice of a manual transmission, leaving a six - speed automatic for all Optimas.

The Audi S - Tronic gearbox combines some characteristics of a manual transmission with the comfort and ease of an automatic.

In this article, we'll answer all of these questions and more as we explore the interior of a manual transmission.

Obviously the same can be said about car buyers, but there's a lot of advantages of a manual transmission that not many people take into consideration, which is why the majority of cars on the road have an automatic transmission.

«That said, I'd never say «never» when it comes to the retention of a manual transmission in an Aston Martin.

In the case of a manual transmission, also check the clutch release bearing for proper adjustment.

Because the automatic transmission is linked to the engine by a fluid coupling, rather than by the mechanical clutch of a manual transmission, there is a potential loss of efficiency due to slippage.

The rear differential of manual transmission - equipped 86 incorporates a set of 4.30 gears.

LOS ANGELES — Yesterday Honda hosted more than 53 media and social influencers at its «Shifting Gears» celebration of the manual transmission in the San Gabriel mountains.

An electro - mechanical automatic transmission (EMAT) provided the fuel efficiency of a manual transmission with the convenience of an automatic (this technology's origins are unclear.)

While the Pininfarina design remained, the changes include reducing body weight by 30 kg (66 lb), increased power by output of 30 PS (22 kW; 30 hp) and 15 N ⋅ m (11 lbf ⋅ ft), acceleration time from 0 — 100 km / h (62 mph) reduced to 3.8 seconds, introduction of Handling Speciale package and elimination of manual transmission following poor sales.

The Honda Accord, Chevrolet Colorado, Subaru XV Crosstrek and Nissan Micra are all unlikely heroes of the manual transmission.

Want to drive one of these speedy monsters without the extra work and effort of a manual transmission?

We also appreciate Chevrolet offering the option of a manual transmission with this engine on more than just the base model.

The lack of a manual transmission option for the SE decreases its appeal as the sportier Maxima option; the CVT has not made an improvement to fuel economy either.

Because sports car drivers like the versatility of a manual transmission, automatic transmissions, traditionally, haven't gone over well in small two - seat sports cars.

It appears that Hyundai attempted to address this change in the final drive by adjusting the gear ratios of the manual transmission, but what the Veloster need is simply more power.

The US - market Golf R's lack of a manual transmission option will rub some driving purists the wrong way.