But 90 percent of worthwhile cars come with a stick shift (okay, that's an unofficial stat). The decline of the true manual—thanks to the ease of automatics and the future-tech of paddle ...

A patent application from the automaker published this month details a gear shift for electric cars that mimics the appearance of a traditional stick shift — but without any gears to actualy ...

And many drivers find driving with a stick more engaging and fun ... can deliver better fuel economy and acceleration. But shift quality and fuel economy vary, so check our ratings and try ...

Case in point: Ford's new patent application, published on March 20, reveals the finer points of a good ol' stick shift for EVs ... or even an old pickup truck with a miles-long gear lever ...