The article seems like a short fluff piece with the ultimate conclusion of: Why? It's easier.
I've driven manual transmission vehicles for most of my adult life, my last 4 cars have been automatic. My wife isn't willing to learn how to drive one.
The single thing I prefer about manual transmission vs automatic: direct throttle response
If you tap the throttle, the vehicle responds to it. If you take your foot off the throttle, the engine braking starts and you slow down very effectively.
You become accustomed to the sounds and feel of your vehicle, and can tell when it's not running correctly.
The only place automatics are preferable is in stop & go traffic.
I've driven manual transmission vehicles for most of my adult life, my last 4 cars have been automatic. My wife isn't willing to learn how to drive one.
The single thing I prefer about manual transmission vs automatic: direct throttle response If you tap the throttle, the vehicle responds to it. If you take your foot off the throttle, the engine braking starts and you slow down very effectively.
You become accustomed to the sounds and feel of your vehicle, and can tell when it's not running correctly.
The only place automatics are preferable is in stop & go traffic.