Last summer, a BMW exec came out and said that it was the end of the line for BMW manual transmissions. In response, I came out with a blog that argued that this was no big loss because, well, BMW ...

BMW has finally relented, and with the 2025 Z4 M40i, it will finally bring a manual gearbox to the table. The six-speed stick shift will be available in worldwide from March 2024, and will be offered ...

As avid readers of The Drive might vividly recall, I am not the biggest fan of BMW’s manual transmissions. The shifter is always rubbery, pedal placement is disagreeable, and they’re simply more ...