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Manual Transmissions: A Dying Breed or Still Valued?
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- May 24, 2026
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- 109
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Summary
Automatic car licenses are on the rise, with one in four new licenses issued in the past year. This shift is particularly evident in urban areas, where manual cars are becoming scarce. However, some young women are still opting for manual licenses for apprenticeships in trades. Despite this, the majority of new cars sold in Australia are automatic, with fewer than four thousand new manual vehicles sold since January. While some still enjoy the control and fun of manual transmissions, the trend is clear: automatics are the norm. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bfc6953da01083a7