Subaru is trying to solve a problem most EV makers pretend does not exist: electric cars are quick and efficient, but for drivers raised on three pedals and a gear lever, they can feel oddly sterile.

Subaru has patented a system for a simulated manual transmission in future EVs. Featuring a fake clutch and shifter that can even "stall," it aims to bring the fun of shifting gears to electric ...

If you trawl around patent databases long enough, you'll spot something interesting from time to time. This time around, it ...