Are there more automatic transmission cars or manual transmission cars now?

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RyleeMarie
07/29/25 9:47am
Nowadays, cars are basically automatic transmission or semi-automatic. In terms of proportion, automatic transmission cars are more common. 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 liquid is limited and insufficient to push the car forward. When the control lever is placed in the forward gear and the brake pedal is released, as the throttle is increased and the engine speed rises, the transmitted torque increases, pushing the car forward. 2. Advantages: Its advantage over manual transmission is that it is easier to drive.
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