<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>While some still desire manual transmissions, advancements in technology, safety features, and emissions standards are favoring automatic transmissions in the automotive industry.</li><li>The industry executive acknowledged the evolving landscape of performance cars, emphasizing the increasing prominence and performance of electric vehicles over traditional gas-powered cars.</li></ul>

Hyundai Exec: "Nobody Wants Manual Gearboxes Anymore"

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