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I don't know if it was Jeremy Clarkson or a combination of different journalists I've compiled in my head teamed with my own feelings but in essence this sums it up for me:
IMHO there is no argument that on the daily commute an automatic works the best for simplicity and the ease of driving relaxation. On track, automated manuals or sport oriented automatics have for years had the advantage in shaving time which is the end goal of racing.
But for a B-Road or simple enjoyment of the drive; rowing your own gears and using the clutch to manipulate the connection of you, to the motor to the car creates an emotional connection beyond what is truly "efficient".
...other opinions.
I like CVT in my ATV no where else do I wanna hear my motor struggle that often or maintain an expensive belt system.
The most efficient transmission for a daily commute car is what Rolls Royce is using. An automatic that predicts gears based on real time measurements with the car and actual GPS data predicting to the best of its ability to what lies ahead for ride and fuel efficiency.
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