Is a standard transmission always better than an automatic?

Base versions have a 280-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine and standard 5-speed automatic transmission.

It has a column shift for the standard automatic transmission.

The standard transmission is a 6-speed manual with an optional 5-speed automatic.

And the trend away from what used to be the "standard transmission" is a worldwide phenomenon.

The standard 6-speed automatic transmission is also drawing some fire.

It has V6 power and a standard automatic transmission driving the front wheels.

Once you learn to drive a standard transmission, you never forget.

This one was comfortable and slick, with a standard automatic transmission getting its power from a 245-horsepower V8.

Must I be able to operate a standard transmission?