Decades ago, gear shift levers for manual transmissions were mounted on the steering column — known as “three-on-a-tree” in the automotive vernacular.

Regarding shifting patterns, the dog-leg take on the classic five-speed gate pattern wasn't uncommon for race and on-road performance cars from the 1950s to the 1990s.

Have you decided to learn to drive a manual? It may feel tricky as a beginner, but with these tips and some practice, you'll be shifting smoothly in no time.

Diagrams show the power flow in a four-speed manual transmission. You can get an idea of the different gear ratios involved by comparing the relative gear sizes as compared to the 1:1 ratio fourth ...

We run down the transmissions used in various cars, trucks, vans, and 4x4s that enthusiasts may find in a junkyard and swap to, or use off-road.

Ford has a patent for a manual transmission without a clutch pedal — that could help save the stick shift in the Mustang and Bronco.

Manual transmission cars are more common in Europe and Japan than the United States, but knowing how to safely use neutral with a stick shift is important.

Regulatory hurdles around licencing are proving challenging for the Lexus plan to continue developing a ‘H-pattern’ gearbox for its expanding range of electric vehicles.