None of these are answering my original question!
In 50 years most of our vehicles will be direct drive electric cars which wont come with a clutch...I think in 50 years you’ll see more automatics in Europe with newer autos being more efficient, but these changes don’t happen overnight, especially when learners will continue to learn manual, and maybe “don’t know” how to drive automatic.
In 50 years most of our vehicles will be direct drive electric cars which wont come with a clutch...
I also noticed that most of the vehicles in Europe are diesel, also.
I guess I can't speak for all of Europe, but where I was in the Czech Republic, Germany, and France, it was not easy to find a vehicle that was not diesel.I wouldn’t say most, but more so than the states. There is more and more regulations on Diesels and they have lowered in numbers quite a lot even in the past few years.
Traditionally diesel has been the same price as petrol, and you got many more MPG so it was a logical choice.
Now there are restrictions in Europe in some town centres where diesels between certain years are not allowed. If I was in Europe, I wouldn’t be buying a diesel right now.
I also noticed that most of the vehicles in Europe are diesel, also.
THAT’S why they only work 1700 hours per year and Americans average 2400...Europeans for the most part aren’t as lazy as Americans. Maybe that has something to do with it?
THAT’S why they only work 1700 hours per year and Americans average 2400...
Yep, same with just about every other first world country.
None of these are answering my original question!
lol depends on the culture, we know if we are doing any business with companies based in Italy, to avoid august as they pretty much close up shop out there during that month. In Germany they generally dont do overtime as its seen as a failure and miscalculation of time management and planning.That's because they realize you have to actually enjoy life, not just work your entire life away
Denmark and a few other nordic nations are a special case, They get Vehicle Registration Tax where those guys have to pay something silly like150% tax marked up on new cars they purchase. Ford Focus are cheap vehicles in the UK.Cost is the answer.. I suppose.
Man trannies (lol), are cheaper than auto.
The VAT tax and other costs, make purchasing a car very expensive. I remember talking to a Dane, and he mentioned how basic Ford Focus cost the equivalent to 40k here... making a Ford focus a sought after vehicle.
That's because as your a Wrangler TJ owner, you can get the job done faster and quicker than the average AmericanTHAT’S why they only work 1700 hours per year and Americans average 2400...
To answer the question why are there more manual vehicles in Europe: The main reason is culture.