In a world where automakers keep killing manual transmissions… Ford just drew a line in the sand. CEO Jim Farley says the manual Mustang isn’t going anywhere, bluntly saying it will stay “out of our cold, dead hands.” It’s a bold stance while others head the opposite direction. BMW says developing a new manual gearbox is too expensive, and several brands have already phased them out entirely. The reality is simple: manuals rarely sell in big numbers. But they still carry something valuable. Identity. Sometimes the cars that define a brand aren’t the ones that sell the most. They’re the ones enthusiasts refuse to let die. Watch the full episode at the link in our bio.