It would be safe to surmise that many more Americans than Europeans simply are too lazy, or stupid, to learn todrive with a manual these days.

In support of this theory, take a look at how many pasenger cars with manuals cn be found at US new car dealers and on rental lots, and on the road.

Then look at how many manual transmission cars you find on European roads, new car lots and rental lots.

The difference will amaze you.

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)