stick shift
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It reminded her of the car from the iconic ’90s film “Clueless,” and Franklin, 42, loves driving a stick shift.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
That beetle was banged up because when John first got his license, he didn’t realize that because it was a stick shift, he needed to put the handbrake on when parking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2024
Toyota has decided that the way to get people excited about electric vehicles is to give consumers the illusion of driving a stick shift, fake vroom sound and all.
From Slate ● Jun. 15, 2023
It’s as if we’ve left our kids a sports car and neglected to teach them how to drive a stick shift.
From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2023
I try to fold over myself, kicking the stick shift and somehow managing both to knee myself in the chin and whack my foot against Dara’s arm.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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