Hyundai's Managing Director of the Europe Technical Center mentioned in an interview that 'Nobody wants manual gearboxes anymore,' reflecting decreasing demand for manual transmissions in vehicles.
Just 30 percent of Elantra N buyers choose the manual transmission option, indicating a low preference that could make it costly for Hyundai to continue offering manual gearboxes.
While some still desire manual transmissions, advancements in technology, safety features, and emissions standards are favoring automatic transmissions in the automotive industry.
The industry executive acknowledged the evolving landscape of performance cars, emphasizing the increasing prominence and performance of electric vehicles over traditional gas-powered cars.