I just read [yet another] article about the disappearance of manual transmissions from North American new cars:
Last of the manuals: Automatic transmissions may be the norm, but some cars still let you pick your gears
And I practically fell out of my chair when the writer did NOT simply regurgitate the false statement that modern automatics are more efficient than manuals.
He gets the nuance:
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... despite what the official numbers may say, a well-driven manual can still outperform or use less fuel than a poorly driven automatic.
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I'd guess it's 1 out of 20 auto journos / bloggers who actually understands this.
The rest just look at the EPA ratings and tell readers that the CVT is better. Sigh.