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Originally Posted by euromodder
No, it's because most of us in Europe don't want automatics.
Most cars can be had with an auto tranny, though not always with all engines.
The options are there, we just don't take them up.
One of the reasons is their higher fuel consumption.
The DSG could change that though, because for the first time, an auto transmission works as well as a manual.
If not better.  |
I mean the difference between the industry rate of 13% auto vs the GM 90% auto. Either GM aren't selling many cars in Western Europe, or there is something about their cars that means people are buying auto versions.
I get the reasons Europeans generally drive manuals, and agree with them
