That's because you're speaking German, Sandy. They've lost touch with the enthusiasts. The land of the rising sun is having a resurgence of manuals.Good luck finding anything with a manual gearbox these days in the states. Can't even get a 3 series BMW or a VW GTI like that anymore, and it's ridiculous. Almost everything left is a two seater.
I simply won't buy a car without a manual. As much as I covet the F-type Jag (convertible version, anyway) it'll never be in my driveway.