The evolution of transmission technology in the automotive industry has seen a significant shift towards automatic transmissions, as highlighted by recent developments from major manufacturers like Ford, BMW, and Dodge. The transition away from manual transmissions is evident in the farewell to iconic models like the Five-Speed Automatic and the limited MT Final Edition M3 from BMW Japan. With the introduction of advanced automatic transmission systems like those found in the powerful BMW M2 G87, the industry is bidding adieu to the manual era while embracing the performance and efficiency benefits offered by modern automatic transmissions.
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