I spent part of Halloween hanging out in a cemetery. I wasn’t there to commune with the dead. Instead, I was getting ...

Stick Shift Driving Academy pairs those who want to learn to drive a manual transmission car with freelancers willing to ...

While not as common as it once was, manual transmission is still a sought-after function for those looking to increase their driving experience with a bit more engagement. Also, it's often viewed as a ...

A car doesn’t necessarily need to have a manual transmission to be fun to drive, but an otherwise-boring car can feel a lot more exciting with a stick shift. Shifting on your own can make you feel ...

Cars with manual transmissions aren’t exactly popular among shoppers today. According to J.D. Power, in the third quarter of 2019 more buyers in the U.S. purchased an electric car than one with a ...

Even before the first electric cars arrived on sale, it was entirely possible to go through life without learning how to drive a car with a manual transmission. Odds were, even if your family was ...

I recently came across an eye-opening recruiting ad on LinkedIn. An Ontario-based carrier is offering a $2,500 sign-on bonus for qualified drivers with manual experience and a non-restricted Class A ...

When Honda extended the invitation to attend their first annual Shifting Gears event near Angeles Crest Highway, it compelled me to learn how to drive a manual again. Though there are pros to not ...

Technically, manuals rank somewhere between an anachronism and an affectation. They’re slower and less efficient than the best automatic transmissions. Feet held to the fire, even manuals’ biggest ...

A year ago I wrote my first column for "The Villager" about my family and Father's Day. Now as I write my 52nd weekly column, I can't help but compare this weekend to a year ago. A little sunnier, a ...