The Strange Death of the Manual Transmission
Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/bart to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. In this video, we explore the rise and fall of the stick shift: its golden era, its cultural significance, and the economic and technological forces that led to its decline. From automakers dropping manual options to changing consumer preferences and the rise of EVs, we break down why the third pedal is on life support—and whether it still has a future. Check out my Classic Car Buyers Guide! https://the-classic-car-buyers-guide.... Support the channel! ☕ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bartcycle Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing." I do NOT own some or all of the video and photo materials used in this video. In the case of copyright issues, please contact me at [email protected] for any further action.

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