Tag: manual gearbox
The Fun-to-Drive Mazda3 Hatchback
The new vehicle market is overwhelmingly titled toward utility vehicles, along with pickup trucks dominating the market. Traditional car lovers seem more like minivan operators – they get little respect – with few choices available. Fortunately, Mazda is one brand…
We Drove the 2024 Toyota GR Supra!
As the Toyota GR Supra celebrates its fifth model year and rolls into 2024, it marks a significant milestone with the introduction of the 45th Anniversary Edition, blending nostalgia, innovation, and exhilarating performance. Made possible through a partnership with BMW…
Manual Happiness: Acura Integra Type S
The Acura Integra has made a comeback, a legendary name that debuted with the brand in 1986. Taking the place of the ILX, the renewed Integra borrows its foundation and most of its parts from the Honda Civic. While this…
Driven: Toyota Corolla Sedan With a Stick
Very few driving enthusiasts opt for manual transmissions these days, therefore manufacturers are pulling them from most of their remaining models. However, Toyota recently sent us a Corolla sedan with a pleasant, but welcome surprise: a 6-speed manual gearbox. It…
Joy Toy! 2022 Volkswagen Golf R.
Small cars can be fun to drive, especially the performance versions. Lots of horsepower and torque under the hood make these models fast, easy to maneuver, and in some cases, they double as track stars. There are few models, however,…
Highlights of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra
Compact sedans remain the ideal entry place into the new car market for an untold number of Americans. With prices starting around $20,000, such models are within the reach of many first-time car buyers. The Hyundai Elantra is an excellent…