End of the road for manual shifters?

[scientist]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoe ... fters.html

Toyota has revealed that the traditional 'boxes are proving difficult to match to the complex power cycles of new petrol/electric hybrid engines

Gradual withdrawal of conventional manuals is being driven by another less obvious force, with sales across the world dropping as congested roads convince drivers to steer away from traditional transmissions.

Meanwhile, BMW looks set to introduce an eight-speed automatic gearbox to its 7-Series range for 2009. The set-up - similar to the seven-speed offering on the firm's M5 - will put BMW on a par with Lexus' multi-cogged LS460.

[ceelos]

hmm interesting..

[berkey]

what the f**k is that. them ppl mad man no more manual??

[ceelos]

there will always b a way doe worry berkey..

[skidmarx]

aftermarket conversion nuh what else?

[berkey]

more money for conversion kit.

[Starboy_X]

Toyota has revealed that the traditional 'boxes are proving difficult to match to the complex power cycles of new petrol/electric hybrid engines

That does not mean that they will be getting rid of manual boxes just traditional. They just have to come up with some new designs, a different type of manual box. At least that's what i'm hoping.

[scientist]

Manual Boxes aka H boxes will definitely be on their way out. Sequential Manuals and Semi-Auto Matics may hang around for a bit more. Even some of the current automatic models are being phased out

[SF5]

they might be out of manufacturers drawing board, but man will throw those for conventional gearbox in their projects. Nothing compares to old school.. jock start a tip tronic or auto nuh, when u all the way in the bush with a ting and ur foot stay on the brake and battery run down... Cyan start, hmmm auto you stuck, tip tronic, you stuck, manual she can push it...

[Preppy]

they might be out of manufacturers drawing board, but man will throw those for conventional gearbox in their projects. Nothing compares to old school.. jock start a tip tronic or auto nuh, when u all the way in the bush with a ting and ur foot stay on the brake and battery run down... Cyan start, hmmm auto you stuck, tip tronic, you stuck, manual she can push it...

that really runs down ur battery???