why do manual transmission cars sell so poorly in the US compared to the rest of the world?
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There are a few of reasons for this. First of all, an automatic transmission consumes more fuel compared to a manual transmission. The cost of gas for Americans has been comparatively low versus most regions of the world so the impact of fuel efficiency with an automatic transmission has never really been a factor in the U.S. Additionally, transmission technology has improved dramatically over the years and, for the most part, is nearly even with the power conversion of a manual transmission. Americans living in cities with congested traffic will definitely prefer not to be dealing with a clutch and gear changes while stuck in stop-and-go traffic. Even where traffic is not an issue, Americans tend to favor convenience and will opt for the ease of use of an automatic transmission.
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