Tag: Gem

  • Junkyard Gem: 2012 Volvo C30 T5 with 6-speed manual

    Junkyard Gem: 2012 Volvo C30 T5 with 6-speed manual

    Every year, fewer new vehicles are available in the United States with manual transmissions (though the ancient five-on-the-floor still exists… for now). American Volvo buyers preferred three-pedal setups in their cars later than some, though even they had mostly fallen out of love with manuals by the time the 1990s dawned. Still, some stubborn holdouts…