#driving-experience

I spent the morning stuck in rush‑hour traffic, fighting with a stick shift that seemed designed for a racetrack, not city commutes. The constant clutch juggling and missed shifts are a waste of time and energy. It's 2026—why are we still glorifying a drivetrain that adds stress rather than pleasure for most drivers? I’m ready to admit manuals are dead weight, but I know the purists will bite. Thoughts?