The EPA's 2024 Automotive Trends Report reveals manual transmissions have dropped significantly, representing less than 1% of vehicles produced since 2021, signaling a decline in their popularity.
While manual transmissions dominated almost 35% of new vehicles in 1980, today's improvements in automatic transmission technology have closed the efficiency gap that once favored stick shifts.
Despite their low overall production percentage, the passionate community of manual transmission enthusiasts continues to advocate for their benefits, indicating there's still a market presence for stick shifts.
The data suggests that although manual transmissions are still in production, most drivers have opted for automatics due to advancements in vehicle technology and efficiency.
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