The third-generation Toyota MR2, which launched in 1999, had all the ingredients to be called a baby Ferrari: a mid-engine layout, rear-wheel drive, and a sporty exterior. Another aspect that added to ...

A sequential manual gearbox will not be offered on the facelifted Z4 or the new M Roadster, according to the German publication, Automobilwoche. The M Roadster will get a six speed manual gearbox ...

These days, automatic transmissions are usually quicker to reach 60 mph than their manual counterparts. But a few manual models did manage faster times.

BMW is now offering its sequential manual gearbox (SMG) as an option for the 325i and 330i saloon and coupe models. SMG was first offered in the sporty M3 version in 1996. BMW claims that the latest ...

Formula 1 cars are not manual in the traditional sense. They use a semi-automatic sequential transmission system that allows drivers to shift gears manually using paddle shifters mounted behind the ...

Modern drivers are faced with several options when deciding upon their ideal vehicle. These include gas or electric power, its drivetrain — be it a front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or four-wheel ...

The M3’s straight six screamed at 8000 rpm and I pulled the lever. Bam! Second-third-fourth-fifth-sixth. Bam! Bam! Bam! Look out, here it comes... ka-bam! The ultimate shift. Into a new paradigm. In ...