<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Manual gearboxes are gradually becoming obsolete as automakers phase them out due to declining demand and increasing costs associated with offering both automatic and manual options.</li><li>Reasons for the decline include the preference for automatic transmissions due to convenience, complex driver assistance systems better suited for automatics, and efficiency gains in modern automatic transmissions.</li><li>Hyundai's Managing Director of the Europe Technical Centre in Germany stated that 'nobody wants manual gearboxes anymore,' reflecting the industry trend towards automatic transmissions.</li><li>The shift extends beyond manual transmissions, with customers showing preference for electronic handbrakes, digital instrument clusters, and automatic gearboxes, influencing automakers to streamline offerings to reduce costs.</li></ul>

Hyundai: 'Nobody Wants Manual Gearboxes Anymore'

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