For one reason or another, the manual transmission was the standard in cars and trucks for a very long time. Sometimes, it ...

For those who find electric cars a bit boring, Toyota engineers are working on a realistic-feeling fake manual transmission as a possible feature. To be clear, a manual transmission on an electric ...

Also, if you want the six-speed manual, you'll have to be okay with Toyota's midgrade i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbo I-4 gas engine. The available hybridized version of this same engine (which puts out ...

Toyota wants its fake manuals to do everything that real ones do—even the annoying stuff. By Peter Holderith. Updated Sep 29, 2023 10:31 AM EDT. 0. Toyota, John Chow dot Com via YouTube.

The simulated manual transmission Toyota developed for EVs isn’t just a novelty—it’s an effort to preserve the engaging driving experience that many enthusiasts associate with stick-shift cars.

The engineering team brought together four manual-equipped benchmark cars to set a target for how the Supra’s shifter should feel: a Toyota GT86, a BMW M140i, a BMW M2 Competition, and a BMW Z4 ...

Toyota plans to include manual gearboxes in its EVs beginning in 2026, starting with the Lexus UX 300e. Since EVs still won't require an actual transmission, the system will be essentially a ...

2023 Toyota GR Supra Manual 0–60 MPH, 1/4-Mile Tested: Super Shifter? Three pedals impact its 0–60-mph time by four-tenths of a second in the wrong direction.

For those who find electric cars a bit boring, Toyota engineers are working on a realistic-feeling fake manual transmission as a possible feature. To be clear, a manual transmission on an electric ...