While putting together a list of new 2026 cars and trucks that offer a manual transmission option unfortunately doesn’t take as long as it used to, there are still several legit options for the new car and truck buyer looking to shift their own gears. These are legit affordable (well, affordable for 2026 at least) production vehicles – we’ve omitted ultra-rare supercars that most people couldn’t afford unless they won a really big lottery. See the list below for the full lineup available in the USA. Read More “2026Model Cars and Trucks Still Available with a Manual Transmission”
How the TREMEC TR-3650 5-Speed Helped Define the Driving Experience of the 2005–2009 S197 Ford Mustang
With the S197 Ford Mustang celebrating 20 years, we thought we’d share some TREMEC-related history related to the car. The S197 was one of the most significant redesigns in Mustang history, drawing heavily on retro styling cues when it debuted for the 2005 model year. After 25 years on the Fox Body platform, the S197 introduced a completely new architecture. The TREMEC TR-3650 5-speed manual transmission continued its role that started in the 2001 Mustang, delivering strong performance and capability in this next-generation Mustang. Read More “How the TREMEC TR-3650 5-Speed Helped Define the Driving Experience of the 2005–2009 S197 Ford Mustang”
Cool TREMEC Equipped Cars and Trucks at the 2025 SEMA Show
The SEMA Show is a great place to see a wide variety of TREMEC manual-transmission equipped cars and trucks. From modern performance cars that are factory built with TREMEC transmissions to custom-built cars and trucks that stand apart from others with a TREMEC 5- or 6-speed manual transmission. Here’s a selection of the cool TREMEC-equipped vehicles we spotted at the 2025 SEMA Show. Read More “Cool TREMEC Equipped Cars and Trucks at the 2025 SEMA Show”
New TREMEC 6-Speed Manual Transaxle Redefines Custom Performance
The newest aftermarket offering from TREMEC is the ultimate performance 6-speed manual transaxle, creating new possibilities for custom car and truck builders. It enables true mid-engine configurations with exceptional on-track performance—ideal for drivers who want the control of shifting their own gears. Read More “New TREMEC 6-Speed Manual Transaxle Redefines Custom Performance”
Matt Fint and his Street Stick Winning 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra
Matt Fint fought off tight competition in the new Street Stick class of the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout at the 2025 Holley Ford Fest. And he put on a show doing it with awesome small-tire wheel-stands in his 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra. Read More “Matt Fint and his Street Stick Winning 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra”
TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout at the 2025 Holley Ford Fest
A lot has changed since TREMEC was at Beech Bend Raceway in September 2024 for the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout. What hasn’t changed is the great racing action from our manual transmission racers and the camaraderie that is the foundation of the racing community. Read More “TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout at the 2025 Holley Ford Fest”
TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout at the 2025 Holley Ford Festival
Heads up stick shift racing, no sandbagging, everyone laying it on the line. The TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout at the 2025 Holley Ford Fest promises to be the best shootout ever. Read More “TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout at the 2025 Holley Ford Festival”
Adam Buntley’s 8-Second TREMEC-Equipped 2001 Ford Mustang Cobra
For Adam Buntley, his 2001 Ford Mustang Cobra isn’t just a car—it’s been a part of his life’s journey since the day he graduated high school. He found the legit Cobra close to home, struck a deal, and drove it back with the excitement every young enthusiast dreams about. That excitement, however, was short-lived. On the way home, the four-valve 4.6L spun a rod bearing, sidelining the freshly purchased Mustang before it had even settled into its new garage. Read More “Adam Buntley’s 8-Second TREMEC-Equipped 2001 Ford Mustang Cobra”
Tom West’s TREMEC Equipped Honda S2000
Tom West’s Honda S2000 stormed the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout at the 2025 Sick on the Green drag race event, overwhelming the field and taking home the shootout title. No ordinary Honda S2000, Tom’s car has a twin-turbocharged LS3 backed back a TREMEC Magnum 6-speed transmission. Read More “Tom West’s TREMEC Equipped Honda S2000”
Racing a TREMEC at Le Mans with Dederichs Motorsports
Photos courtesy of Ford
Le Mans. It’s one of the legendary races in car culture. It’s only fitting that the Ford Mustang – another legend in the automotive world – recently had its day in the sun on this racing circuit. And Joe Dederichs of TREMEC Elite Distributor Dederichs Motorsports was there, on the track with his Ford Mustang Dark Horse R. Read More “Racing a TREMEC at Le Mans with Dederichs Motorsports”