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The first insight is that, unlike the improvements in traditional technology which raise households' real wages, improvements in leisure technology might be better thought of as a shifter of preferences, raising the marginal rewards of leisure time.
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Quora, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
Among all the weightiness of the controls—steering and throttle linkage and brake pedal—the five-speed manual shifter is surprisingly delicate and buttery in its movements.
—Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 4 Sep. 2023
The Gallardo had all-wheel-drive and also an automatic transmission with paddle shifters optional, and bespoke luggage, too.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
Interior flourishes include magnesium paddle shifters, performance seats, orange trim highlights and Bang & Olufsen audio.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Mar. 2024
The interface is straightforward, with only Honda's teeny-button shifter likely to raise any user complaints.
—Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 30 Aug. 2023
According to the recall report, the right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped.
—USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
The ratios are typical of Porsche (read: longer than is ideal) but the shifter is sublime and the clutch is manageable.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024
There are some traces of black and red—like on the dashboard, gear shifter, and seat belt buckle—but the vehicle’s leather seats and upholstery are all done up in the lighter shade.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
Quora, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
Among all the weightiness of the controls—steering and throttle linkage and brake pedal—the five-speed manual shifter is surprisingly delicate and buttery in its movements.
—Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 4 Sep. 2023
The Gallardo had all-wheel-drive and also an automatic transmission with paddle shifters optional, and bespoke luggage, too.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
Interior flourishes include magnesium paddle shifters, performance seats, orange trim highlights and Bang & Olufsen audio.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Mar. 2024
The interface is straightforward, with only Honda's teeny-button shifter likely to raise any user complaints.
—Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 30 Aug. 2023
According to the recall report, the right-hand gear shifter stalk connectors may have been improperly crimped.
—USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
The ratios are typical of Porsche (read: longer than is ideal) but the shifter is sublime and the clutch is manageable.
—Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024
There are some traces of black and red—like on the dashboard, gear shifter, and seat belt buckle—but the vehicle’s leather seats and upholstery are all done up in the lighter shade.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Shifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shifter. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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