"BMW Urges Enthusiasts to Act Fast: Manual Transmission Options Limited for Future Models"

TL;DR
BMW board member Frank Weber announced that the future of all BMW M cars will eventually be automatic-only due to declining demand and cost considerations, advising enthusiasts to purchase manual transmission models now. Despite some customer demand for manuals, especially in the U.S., BMW is phasing them out, with only the M2, M3, M4, and Z4 currently offering manual options in the U.S.
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