# Global automotive transmission market trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-automotive-transmission-market-trends > Updated: 2026-08-31T19:49:46.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Global automotive markets are experiencing a shift in transmission preferences, though the impact varies by region and vehicle type. In India, manual transmissions remain the dominant force in the used-car market. A report indicates that manual vehicles account for the majority of transactions, while automatic models represent approximately 28% of sales. This preference is driven by lower maintenance costs, driver familiarity, and resale value, particularly among buyers over age 45 and in non-metro areas. Conversely, markets in the United Kingdom and the United States are seeing a rapid decline in manual transmissions. In the UK, manual car enquiries fell to 8% of new-car interest in early 2026, down from 21% in 2024, as automatic, hybrid, and electric vehicles increasingly dominate registrations. In the US, the availability of new models with manual gearboxes has dropped significantly from 92 in 2016 to 24 in 2026, with luxury manufacturers also phasing out the option. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Manual transmissions decline as automatic and electric vehicles dominate Manual transmissions are rapidly disappearing from the global car market as electric, hybrid, and automatic vehicles become the standard for both manufacturers and consumers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manual-transmissions-decline-as-automatic-and-electric-vehicles-dominate ### 2026-08-03: Manual Transmissions Remain Dominant in India's Used‑Car Market Cars24’s report finds manuals still dominate India’s used‑car market, with automatics at 28% and preferences split by age, gender and city size. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manual-transmissions-remain-dominant-in-indias-usedcar-market --- Cite as: Global automotive transmission market trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-automotive-transmission-market-trends