Manual-Transmission Hondas Like the Fit, Civic Coupe, and Accord Are Slaughtered

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Honda has recently announced that it will no longer produce manual transmission versions of the Fit, Civic Coupe, and Accord.

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Because of the satisfying tactile experience of shifting gears manually, many Honda fans are devastated by this news.

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Although the exact reasons for Honda's decision to stop producing cars with manual transmissions remain unclear,

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a "change in client preferences" is cited as a possible factor.

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As automatic gearboxes have become more commonplace,

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demand for cars with manual transmissions has dropped.

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It's unfortunate that Honda has stopped making these classic cars,but they may still be available on used-car lots.

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