NASCAR is testing a new car design scheduled to debut in its top-tier Cup Series in 2021, which would replace the sixth-generation race car that's been run since 2013. In trying to get with the times, ...

The compact, organized pattern for drivers wasn’t always so easily recognized, but it has helped cars become safer and more efficient. Question: Why is the gearshift lever in a manual transmission car ...

Set aside, for the moment, your pride and enjoyment in mastery of clutch pedal and stick. Mastery is a fine thing, necessity another, and shifting—active, thoughtful gear selection—no longer requires ...

To put it simply, a sequential transmission is a kind of manual transmission that doesn't use the traditional H-shaped pattern on the shifter. It's the kind of manual you'll find on race cars and ...

Ford is exploring ways to make electric vehicles (EVs) more engaging by introducing a simulated manual transmission. A recently published patent, titled “Shifter Assembly for Electric Vehicle,” ...

When you talk about the thrill of driving, it's hard to ignore its active elements: feathering the throttle, trail braking, turning the steering wheel into a gentle bend, or grabbing a clean heel-toe ...