The $100,000 Aston Martin Vantage Signals The End Of An Era

Automakers are slowly but surely pushing the traditional manual transmission toward obsolescence, and that's bad news for drivers who prize the skill and control of a manual gearshift. The case against manuals is strong. Auto technology has become so advanced that computers can control cars better than most humans. Automatic transmissions have wider appeal because they're easier to use. Developing only one system saves money, especially for high-end cars with lower production numbers. Ferrari an...