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Does driverless tech ruin the soul of driving, or are manual transmissions just nostalgia for the mediocre?
As autonomous driving technology accelerates toward mainstream adoption in 2026, a growing divide emerges between those who embrace convenience and those who cherish the tactile connection of manual driving. Cast your vote to weigh in on whether driverless tech strips away driving's essence or if manual transmissions are merely romanticized relics.
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