In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, compared with an automatic, and can cut a car's price by $800 to $1,200.

Many automatic transmissions now enable manual shifting ... manuals no longer have this advantage. Thanks to technology and high gear counts, automatics are often more efficient and are sometimes ...

2 Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) AMT is also known as a semi-automatic transmission ... in fewer models as it’s a relatively new technology. 4 Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) DCT is a ...