Is it true that all of the cars in America are automatic?

Question

They have no gears? im from the UK and think that this is quite funny if its true.

Answer 1

No, it's not true.

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Answer 2

Pretty much. A very small minority of people will order a stick shift on their personal vehicles. Today's automatic transmissions are extremely well made and incredibly reliable, there is a minimal difference between the gas mileage of a manual and an automatic transmission so buying a car with manual transmission is pointless.
I can stick drive a stick shift . I do know how to double -clutch, I would just rather not.

Answer 3

So far, I've had '62 Mercedes, '66 Plymouth Valiant, '68 Beetle, '74 Mercury Capri, '78 (?) Rabbit, '91 Geo...all manual. I only had two automatics. It's true the automatics are more popular, but there are plenty of manuals. You can find one pretty quick and if you tell a dealer that's what you want, they'll get it. You can't get manual on most larger models, though.

Answer 4

I know that the typical average American is as stupid as nails, but trust me, those of us who have an education are quite intelligent.
As a result of having some level of intelligence, a lot of us chose to drive stick shift vehicles. However, modern transmissions are electronically controlled in conjunction with the electronic fuel injection system and other driveability systems. This results in more fuel efficiency. Thus, automatic transmission come standard. The customer has to request manual transmissions.

Answer 5

It isn't true at all, no. The majority of cars are offered with standard transmissions out of the factory, with optional automatic. The option is very often taken, but enthusiasts prefer standard transmissions for the higher level of control with sports cars.

Answer 6

No, that's not true there are some stick shift but most of the cars are automatic way more than Europe.

Answer 7

This is absolutely false.

Many, many of the cars here in the US have manual (5 or 6 speed) transmissions. I have a Ford Mustang GT with a 5-speed manual transmission.

Many cars in America have automatic because it is convenient. However, a manual transmission will give you more control of the car and usually give you better gas mileage and performance.

The four types of transmissions are:

Manual
Automatic
Manumatic (automatic with manual shifting)
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission)

Answer 8

False.
If a car is automatic, it means there is a gear (like in manual cars) but the only thing is it has D, P, N, R on the knob.
D = Drive
P = Park
N = Neutral
R = Reverse
I think there is another alphabet.

On automatic cars, you can only find the accelerator and brake. There is no clutch.
In manual cars, you find all three near your feet.
It does not mean that there is no gearbox when a car is automatic, ok?

Answer 9

Hold on, automatics still has gears.
And America has manual cars which is little bit cheaper than automatic cars at dealer but high insurance.

Answer 10

No. And I think that all "sports" cars should only be made in manual. Our car manufacturers are trending toward a paddle shift now that is kind of like an auto-manual, for the drivers that can't drive a stick. I personally think this is idiotic and stupid.

Answer 11

No. Most cars are automatic. Sports cars are manual. Also, if you request manual cars from a dealer, chances are that you can get it.
We're lazy here in America. We have to smoke, talk, drink coffee, and put on make up while driving. No time for a manual.