Paddle shifters are levers positioned behind ... (and that effort comes from the car’s momentum), the car slows down even without hitting the brake pedal. This is known as regenerative braking, ...

The first production road car to offer a paddle shift ... with the option to select gears using paddle shifters or the automatic gear lever without the need for a clutch pedal.

"It's the same choreography" between the engine and transmission, he added, but without the "luxury ... sooner by holding the upshift paddle. In this mode, the car will automatically upshift ...

which uses engine deceleration to slow the car and help keep it at a steady speed on a long, steep downhill grade without overheating the brakes. Before paddle shifters began appearing in ...

That is why most automatic cars have paddle shifters. They come in handy for those who miss manuals and provide great control over your vehicle without any kind of sacrifice in terms of convenience.