I ask this as a new-car shopper who is curious at the lack of availability of manual transmissions:
Why is there a seemingly overwhelming preference for automatic transmissions? Is it that people don't want to be bothered with manuals, don't want to learn how to drive them, or for some other reason? I personally think manuals are more fun and offer more control of the vehicle, but that's just one man's opinion.
I don't mean this question to be condescending in any way--I'm just genuinely curious.
Thanks in advance for your responses.