manual transmission

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Simple actuators without this capability are a bit like manual transmission cars that need to be shifted into reverse.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

A motorcycle’s manual transmission plays a comparable role in handling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The Volkswagen Golf R comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed automatic.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 1, 2023

Police in San Antonio, Texas, arrested a carjacking suspect who was injured Thursday in a shootout with the car owner after discovering the stolen vehicle had a manual transmission.

From Washington Times • Oct. 8, 2023

She didn't say anything about him learning how to drive a manual transmission.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell