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I'm old enough to remember when 'automatic transmission' was a luxury option that cost more; standard (transmission) was the default. Auto makers are always lo

I'm old enough to remember when 'automatic transmission' was a luxury option that cost more; standard (transmission) was the default. Auto makers are always looking for ways to differentiate, upsell, and tap demand.

rconti 14d ago
Porsche is now charging extra for a "standard" transmission https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2027-porsche-911-carrera-s-manual-debut-first-look.html https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2027-porsche-911-carrera-s-...
- nubinetwork 14d ago
  Maybe that's a good idea... https://youtu.be/5fbuRCLQEsQ https://youtu.be/5fbuRCLQEsQ
  - rconti 14d ago
    Wow, that's some ASTOUNDINGLY terrible driving!