A few decades ago, the only possible option or almost when buying a new car was a manual transmission. Of course, a few models were equipped with an automatic transmission, but it was rare and, most importantly, very expensive. Today, everything has changed, when even the most affordable cars also use this technology. In addition, motorists, as a rule, choose the last one, which is considered good more practical to use, especially in traffic jams. In addition, this solution is easier to use on a daily basis.

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Fadeaway

But then, is the manual transmission living out its last hours? Is it doomed to disappear? Well, maybe so, but it will happen slowly. And this is confirmed in salons. Indeed, Dominique Metz, director of the Citroën dealership in Alsace, interviewed by TF1, claims that “in 2010, 9% of cars were equipped with automatic transmissions, compared to 95% in the United States. Today in France we are on 35% equipped with automatic transmissions and now we sell almost every second one.” Therefore, everything is slowly changing.

More ecological

Thus, more than 60% of car sales in France, they are made with an automatic transmission. In addition to greater practicality, this solution is also more ecological. In fact, “you used to consume 20% more with an automatic transmission, and today you consume less with an automatic transmission than with a manual,” according to Nicolas Largeois, new car sales manager at a Mercedes dealership. Therefore, the success of this technology is undeniable, despite its high price.

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