Manual gear shifters are generally pretty straightforward, with a set of numbers and an R, but a few older ones used more uncommon symbols, like a letter E.

The first column shifter in America was introduced in 1938, with the goal of freeing up space in the center console for a larger front bench seat. During that time, manual transmissions usually had ...

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The BMW i3 was a funky little car that was ahead of its time. From the unusual styling and the half-size rear-hinged rear doors to its then-strange gear selector, the i3 did most things a little ...