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Are manual cars a thing of the past?

Recent figures from Cars Ireland reveal manual car sales have dropped by over 50% in the last ten...

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12.17 10 Jun 2025


Are manual cars a thing of the past?


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12.17 10 Jun 2025


Recent figures from Cars Ireland reveal manual car sales have dropped by over 50% in the last ten years, while automatic sales have skyrocketed by more than 500%.

So, will automatics soon take over completely, or do drivers still hold on to the thrill of changing gears themselves?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Brenda Bolger, Driving Instructor from the Bolger School of Motoring in Kilkenny, Nadia Adan, owner of Ashford Motors, as well as listeners.


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