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 ...
In 1983, Oldsmobile teamed up with Hurst — the world famous company known for its gear shifters — to unleash a limited edition G-body Cutlass with an automatic transmission. It wasn't Hurst's first ...
Paddle shifters, also known as a flappy-paddle gearbox, are a mechanism used to control and select gears on a vehicle's ...
In recent years, carmakers have embraced the technological freedoms that come with electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced electronic systems. This shift has allowed for the removal of traditional ...
Before drive modes, paddles, and software updates made shifting gears a background process, gear selection mattered - not just mechanically but spiritually. The gear shifter wasn't just a piece of ...
Earlier this month, Volkswagen finally admitted what we knew all along: in certain cases, buttons are good, screens are bad. It’s often been debated as to why hiding controls behind ever-changing ...
In recent years, car gear shifters have been redesigned to be different shapes, sizes, and in new locations. Traditionally, cars always used column shifters but a new era of design has entered the ...
When it comes to new car innovations, it’s clear that the gear shifter is undergoing a dramatic overhaul — but drivers aren’t thrilled with the results. In recent years, carmakers have embraced the ...