It was only in the last six or eight months that I decided to take the plunge and learn to drive using a manual transmission in Gran Turismo 7. Having used automatic throughout my driving career, ...

Formula 1 cars are not manual in the traditional sense. They use a semi-automatic sequential transmission system that allows drivers to shift gears manually using paddle shifters mounted behind the ...

Editor’s Note: Paul Hockenos is a Berlin-based writer focusing on renewable energy in Europe. He is the author of four books on European issues, most recently “Berlin Calling: A Story of Anarchy, ...