True enough, but I think it's a dying art, to be honest. The latest Focus auto is already rated at least equal to its manual brother in fuel economy terms. In some cars, the auto is the more economical.
Obviously, most manual enthusiasts will take that option for the "sporty" character, but Lamborghini has already decided that human involvement detracts from its transmission, and I'd imagine other marques will follow. Ultimately, it will filter down to the "lesser" brands.
Then again, by then cars will drive themselves, and legislation will prevent humans changing the car or even turning the wheel. A lot of cars already park themselves.
