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While a lot of the cars being offered for sale today may feature similar styling and design language, there are distinct differences between under the shiny new exteriors. Understanding these crucial differences can mean the difference whether you end up with a new car that depreciates rapidly and racks up costly repair bills shortly after the factory warranty expires or a car that will remain desirable and require minimal unexpected repairs.   To understand the true difference between modern cars made by various manufacturers, we must explore their individual design and manufacturing philosophies as they shape the quality, reliability and long-term value of the cars they produce.   Car Manufacturers     Cost Cutting VS Reliability & Value   The length some companies go to cut costs when developing new models will vary. While all car manufacturers prioritize some cost cutting measures, some companies do it more than others. Additionally, the way cost cutting...

  The   automotive industr y is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advancements in automation and various advanced safety, luxury and infotainment technologies. While these innovations offer unprecedented convenience and safety, they are also making cars more expensive to produce thus making them more expensive to own and service over long term ownership. The issue is that car manufacturers are facing a delicate balancing act: how to deliver and incorporate the advanced features customers want while keeping the vehicles competitively priced and serviceable. To achieve this, many manufacturers have resorted to cost-cutting measures in areas where customers are less likely to notice at least initially.   New Automation and Technologies     The True Cost of Advanced Features   Modern cars are equipped with a plethora of advanced features, including autonomous driving systems, sophisticated infotainment systems, and a wide array of safety techno...

Manual transmission cars you can still buy new in 2024 Each year we witness an increasing number of car manufacturers phasing out manual transmission options for their existing models. While enthusiasts and car aficionados lament this shift, manufacturers are leaning toward the broader, more mainstream consumer who prioritizes automation and advanced technology. Additionally, recent safety innovations and impending regulations require vehicles to be equipped with specific accident mitigation features that are incompatible with manually shiftable transmissions.   For those of us that favor the sense of control and driving engagements this is all very disheartening however, there is still light at the end of the tunnel. So, if you are one of those people that favors rowing your own gears then we have some good news for you. There are still plenty of  makes and models  of vehicles which can be had brand new with a true manual transmission. However, don’t wait until next year...