The word of the day is "knob." Knobs are virtually everywhere. In fact, if you're reading this in a car, there's a good chance you're literally surrounded by knobs right this very moment. Knobs come ...

Flying through gears provides a high for manual transmission fans. Climbing up the numbers and mating the synchros releases dopamine and makes us feel like Dominic Toretto using one of the Fast and ...

New and revolutionary aren’t always better than the tried-and-true… when it comes to shifters. The automotive world is in a perpetual state of transformation, and while innovations in electrification, ...

A few months back, I wrote about how I dug into BMW’s parts catalog to see what kind of premium upgrades I could affix to my BMW 128i’s interior. What I came up with was a neat Alcantara center trim ...

Harnessing the power of Ford’s open-source platform OpenXC, 3D printing, Bluetooth and a Xbox 360, one of the Detroit automobile manufacturer’s engineers has created a manual shift gear knob that ...

While manual transmissions are a lot better than automatics, many people still don't know how to drive them. However, whether you're a youngster with a learning permit, or are just starting out on a ...

For many Corvette enthusiasts, this writer included, modifying a Corvette is a sensitive task. After all, you’re “messing with” designs and concepts from iconic designers and engineers like Harley ...

American Shifter Company, home of the world's largest selection of shift knobs, has expanded its offerings with their industry-first Custom Laser Engraving option. "Even though we have a large ...

You might be surprised by how different your driving experience is with an aftermarket shift knob. Main photo credit: Jason Siu Speak to any seasoned track enthusiast or veteran race car driver and ...