Manual transmissions fade as enthusiasts keep the skill alive

New data show manual-transmission cars have all but disappeared, but a small group of drivers is keeping the skill alive, CBS News reported.

For generations, driving often meant learning to use a stick shift, the report said. That era has largely passed, according to the new data cited by CBS News.

CBS News’ Bradley Blackburn went on a ride to document efforts to preserve manual driving. The report highlighted people who continue to practice and teach the technique despite its decline.

The story raises questions about how long the skill will persist as the automobile landscape changes, CBS News reported.

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