Choosing between a manual and automatic transmission is a crucial decision for those learning to drive. This dilemma not only ...

GMA News Online breaks down the pros and cons of both options to see which side you fall of the age-old question: "Matik o manual?" Automatic Transmission Easy to learn: The biggest advantage of ...

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.

Though manual shifting (with paddle shifters) is now a common feature, the automatic functionality and lack of a third pedal mean that a car is an automatic. Over the years, automatic ...