As much fun as it is to row your own gears, the modern computer-controlled automatic transmissions are faster shifting, deliver equal performance (if not better in some instances) and provide better gas mileage.
Add-ons or factory enhancements like paddle shifters or other manual shift inputs restore some of the fun of a manual when you want it, but let you drive easily in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
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Is the Manual Transmission Dead?
