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The Stick-Shift Isn’t Dead Yet

The Stick-Shift Isn’t Dead Yet

From revived icons like the Nissan Xterra to the last of the manual gearboxes, 2025 is proving car culture still has a pulse. Plus, Tesla’s teasing something big this week.

October 06, 2025

Every Manual Car You Can Still Buy in 2025

The manual is dying. But don't worry, there are still plenty of excellent stick-shift cars you can take home in 2025 from brands like BMW, Toyota, and more.

www.motor1.com/features/746345/manual-cars-2025

Confirmed: The Nissan Xterra Is Coming Back!

Nissan’s legendary off-road SUV is slated to return—here's what we know.

www.motortrend.com/news/2029-nissan-xterra-ev-everything-we-know-future-cars

Still Want a New Nissan Z? Now's the Time to Buy, but There's a Catch

If you're cool with the Nissan Z the way it is, you can snag one for a song right now.

www.thedrive.com/news/still-want-a-new-nissan-z-nows-the-time-to-buy-but-theres-a-catch

Hyundai Ioniq 5 40,000-Mile Review: Is An Older One Worth Buying In 2025?

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 was always great, but its 2025 updates are significant. So, is an older one worth buying today? This test on a 40,000-mile example may be helpful.

insideevs.com/news/774711/hyundai-ioniq-5-used-review-car-driver

Tesla teases mysterious new product unveiling this week

Tesla is teasing the unveiling of a mysterious new product planned for Tuesday, October 7th. The teaser is...

electrek.co/2025/10/05/tesla-teases-mysterious-new-product-unveiling

Supercars You Can’t Buy (Easily) in the USA

The U.S. is one of the largest markets for high-performance cars, but that does not mean American enthusiasts get access to every exotic machine. In fact, some of the most jaw-dropping supercars are sold exclusively in Europe, Asia, or the Middle East, often locked out of U.S. garages due to emissions regulations, safety standards, or simple scarcity. For many fans, that makes them all the more desirable. Here’s a tour of incredible supercars you will have to travel abroad to experience. […]

www.supercars.net/blog/supercars-you-cant-buy-easily-in-the-usa

These US States Don't Require An Annual Vehicle Inspection - Jalopnik

I'm breaking down what states (or certain parts of states) require in terms of inspections, how often they're required, and what those inspections entail.

www.jalopnik.com/1984834/us-states-no-annual-vehicle-inspection-requirement

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How One Frenchman's Obsession Built a Collection of the Greatest TV and Movie Cars of the ‘80s/'90s

Le Musée Pop Central began with a single DeLorean and now features some of the most excellent TV and movie cars of the late 20th century, many of which you can drive.

www.caranddriver.com/features/a68095209/french-museum-pop-car-culture-automobilia

Sand Stormer: The Defender D7X-R Takes Land Rover Racing

The SUV maker’s first-ever factory motorsport effort targets the harshest of all crucibles.

www.roadandtrack.com/news/a68328069/land-rover-defender-d7x-r-preview

10 Cheapest Cars In America Right Now

These are the perfect cars for anyone who wants to drive a brand-new vehicle on a tight budget. Some of them still offer manual transmissions.

www.hotcars.com/cheapest-cars-in-america

2026 BMW M5 Carries Over with Minor Tweaks and the Same Electrified Power

Explore 2026 BMW M5 specs, horsepower, hybrid efficiency, and pricing. The latest M5 lineup keeps its performance edge with 717 hp and electric range.

www.bmwblog.com/2025/10/04/bmw-m5-2026-specs-pricing