Are all cars automatic transmission now?

[Ingrid]

Not all cars today are automatic transmission. Basically, there are two types of transmissions for most models: automatic and manual. Nowadays, many people are very keen on automatic transmission models. Compared to manual transmissions, their advantage lies in being easier to drive. Automatic transmissions do not have a clutch, and both the accelerator and brake pedals are operated with the right foot. When driving, you only need to hold the steering wheel with your hands and control the accelerator and brake with your right foot. Here is the relevant introduction: 1. Automatic transmission cars: Automatic transmission cars usually use hydraulic transmission devices to replace the mechanical clutch of manual transmission cars, so there is no clutch pedal. When the engine speed is low, the torque transmitted by the fluid is limited and insufficient to push the car forward. When the gear lever is placed in the forward gear and the brake pedal is released, as the throttle is applied and the engine speed increases, the transmitted torque increases, pushing the car forward. 2. Manual transmission cars: Cars that use a manual shift mechanical transmission (also known as manual transmission, MT) to adjust speed. That is, the gear lever must be moved manually to change the gear meshing position inside the transmission, thereby changing the gear ratio to achieve the purpose of shifting. The gear lever can only be moved when the clutch is depressed.

[LeRonan]

Last time I accompanied a friend to a 4S dealership and noticed an interesting phenomenon: seven or eight out of ten cars are automatic transmissions now. Manufacturers say over 90% of new models come standard with automatic transmissions, even small cars like the Fit primarily feature CVT. I figure there are several reasons: city traffic makes clutching exhausting; electric vehicles simply don't have transmissions; new drivers all opt for the C2 license; more importantly, with mature technologies like 9AT, automatics are even more fuel-efficient than manuals. However, car enthusiasts still order manual Civics—after all, that exhilarating feeling of pushing the gearshift is irreplaceable.

[LaSimon]

When chatting with other moms about cars while picking up and dropping off kids at school, I noticed everyone drives automatic transmissions without exception. Neighbor Sister Wang said manual transmissions should have been phased out long ago—with one hand holding the baby and the other preparing formula, where would you find a third hand to shift gears? Nowadays, domestic cars are even more extreme, with models like the 120,000-yuan UNI-V already equipped with electronic gear shifters. However, my driving instructor privately told me that work units still mostly use manual transmission pickup trucks, as they're more durable for hauling goods, cheaper to maintain, and diesel vehicles have an advantage when climbing slopes in low gear.

[LawsonAnn]

When the driving school updated their training vehicles, I specifically conducted a survey: out of 30 new cars, 28 were automatic. Currently, 90% of students opt for the C2 license, as dealing with the clutch during peak hours on test routes can be quite a hassle. However, truck driving schools are an exception. Students going for the A2 license must learn manual transmission with 12 gears, mainly because heavy truck transmissions are structured differently. Recently, I noticed that utility vehicles like the Wuling Hongguang still retain manual transmissions, likely due to their simpler structure and cost-effectiveness for hauling goods. Repairs can even be done at roadside stalls for just 200 yuan.