Manual transmissions are almost extinct in new cars — less than 1% of 2024 models came with a stick. And yet, for the few still holding the clutch, it’s more than just nostalgia. Driving s
Switching from a stick to an automatic feels like a luxury — until the old habits from manual driving start sneaking back in. Automatics are easier to live with, but they’re also pickier a
A sticky gear shifter is one of those problems that instantly makes a driver imagine the worst. But before assuming the transmission is dying a dramatic (and expensive) death, there are plenty of comm
For decades, the parking brake was as simple as it gets: a metal lever (or a floor pedal) yanking on a pair of cables to keep the rear wheels locked in place. It didn’t matter if the car was a s
Nobody really thinks about transmissions until something goes wrong. You just get in, hit drive, and go. But there's some seriously weird stuff happening in there that most people have no clue abo
Got tired of dealing with a clutch and made the switch to automatic? Smart move. No more burning out clutches at red lights or rolling backwards on hills while some jerk honks behind you. But here'
Okay, so Cadillac's supposed to be this fancy American luxury brand, right? Eldorados, Escalades, all that flashy stuff. But let's be honest – most Cadillacs are terrible cars to actuall
You know that old saying about making money in cars? "The only way to make a million is to start with two million." Yeah, it's depressing but mostly true. Cars usually lose value faster
Ever wonder why some car "facts" stick around forever, even when they make zero sense? Turns out, drivers have been passing down some pretty wild myths for decades. Here are the most ridicul
Everyone's been writing obituaries for the manual transmission for years now, but guess what? There are still some awesome cars out there where you can row your own gears. Sure, they're gettin