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

It also comes with a performance-tuned all-wheel-drive system and a standard six-speed manual transmission.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2024

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