> American's love affair with the automatic transmission I don't agree with your point here. I switched to auto boxes around 10 years ago, and (if anything) th

> American's love affair with the automatic transmission I don't agree with your point here. I switched to auto boxes around 10 years ago, and (if anything) they free me up a bit to be more aware of my surroundings, because I don't have to spend any of my attention on using a clutch and gear stick. Fully agree about touchscreen controls though - if controls are physical and tactile, I can easily use them without diverting my eyes from the road.