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Опубликовано 27 июня 2024, 11:00
he manual transmission was once the foundation of the automotive industry. But now, manual transmission-equipped cars are hardly selling, and fewer people know how to drive stick than ever before – or so it seems. Is the death of the manual transmission greatly exaggerated, or are we at the end of the line for the manual gearbox? In this month's Roman Report, we discuss the history of the manual transmission, why it was popular, and how it began to decline. We'll also go over some theories as to why this is happening, and why there is reason for optimism.
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Chapters:
00:00 Manuals are not long for this world
01:54 Volkswagen and Honda announcements
03:42 The rise of the automatic transmission
04:29 Why manual transmissions were popular
06:15 The fall of the manual transmission
10:32 The history of the manual transmission
13:04 Why are manuals declining?
15:44 It's a skill issue
16:57 No, it's the cost – but also an age thing
20:52 No, it's the enthusiasts' fault
26:01 Reasons to be optimistic
30:40 A glimmer of hope
31:45 Ending/Sources/Photo Credits
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For more deep dive content, check out these investigative videos:
The Dangers of Dealership Markups: youtu.be/o9UxPkM0QsY?si=pJfxWt...
The Life and Death of Saab: youtu.be/lwhxH9SB9h8?si=Fx3etN...
The Life and Death of AMC: youtu.be/TCmHII0Pp9w?si=KApV8s...
If you enjoy the show, support us on Patreon! patreon.com/regularcarreviews
Chapters:
00:00 Manuals are not long for this world
01:54 Volkswagen and Honda announcements
03:42 The rise of the automatic transmission
04:29 Why manual transmissions were popular
06:15 The fall of the manual transmission
10:32 The history of the manual transmission
13:04 Why are manuals declining?
15:44 It's a skill issue
16:57 No, it's the cost – but also an age thing
20:52 No, it's the enthusiasts' fault
26:01 Reasons to be optimistic
30:40 A glimmer of hope
31:45 Ending/Sources/Photo Credits
Find RCR online:
Website: regularcarreview.com
Twitter: @regularcars / @theromannick
Instagram: @regularcarreviews / @theromannick
Thank you for supporting Regular Car Reviews!
Submit your car to be reviewed, sign up for exclusive content and enjoy more RCR brilliance here:
regularcarreview.com
New 2nd channel "Regular and Roman"
youtube.com/channel/UC521lEhTd...
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