Manuals Fade as Dutch Cars Go Automatic | Amsterdam News

The Dutch car scene is flipping fast—automatics are taking over, now making up 42% of cars on the road, double what it was a decade ago. Electric and hybrid vehicles, which almost always come with automatics, are driving this shift. Yet, most drivers still prefer manuals, especially with gas cars—63% of new gas cars sold this year still have stick shifts. Older drivers (over 65) are sticking to manuals, while younger folks lean toward automatics, often opting for cheaper used manuals. Manufacturers are basically done building new manual models, since automatics are now the norm—comfort and fuel savings are king, and hybrids and EVs? They only come automatic. Manuals aren’t gone, but they’re becoming the rare exception. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7776fd57e386e382