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Half Of All BMW M2s In The U.S. Are Manual, Showing That Good Taste Isn't Dead
WorldBMW M2 sales
Kodawire AI Summary100% coverage lean
BMW M2 buyers in the US prefer manual transmissions, with half of all sales featuring a stick shift.
- Half of all BMW M2s sold in the US have manual transmissions.
- BMW M2 buyers in the US prefer manual transmissions over automatic.
- This trend is unusual in the US market, where automatics are more popular.
- BMW M CEO Frank van Meel confirmed the sales data.
- The preference for manual transmissions among BMW M2 buyers suggests a strong enthusiast base.
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- Center: Even if the automatic version of a car is faster, buyers of high-performance BMW M cars seem to gravitate towards the manual-transmission versions instead.
- Right: Not enough sources yet — framing will appear once outlets on this side cover the story.
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What's Next
Expected Outcomes
- Continued demand for manual transmissions in high
- Upcoming court filings, judicial hearings, or administrative motions.
- Responses and accountability statements from oversight bodies and legal counsel.
- Potential regulatory adjustments and policy reviews by relevant institutions.
Why It Matters
The preference for manual transmissions among enthusiasts may influence future vehicle design and production
Key Perspective
“Observers and legal analysts are closely tracking subsequent filings to assess broader governance implications.”
— Jalopnik (XX) Editorial Desk
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Ownership: Jalopnik (XX) (Corporate)
Timeline of this story
- Sep 8Jalopnik (XX): Even if the automatic version of a car is faster, buyers of high-performance BMW M cars seem to gravitate towards the manual-transmission ve
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