This is the car driver’s version of the Sydney v Melbourne debate

Sales of manual cars drastically declined in Australia, with only 32,642 units sold in 2024 compared to 1.2 million automatics. The trend towards automatic transmissions and electric vehicles may see manuals become obsolete by the 2030s. Expressions of nostalgia highlight the connection and engagement that manual driving offers, contrasting it with the hands-off nature of automatics.

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