Drivers Are Just Discovering What the ‘E’ on Some Car Gear Sticks Means
For decades, drivers have been familiar with the standard layout of gear selectors. Manual cars show numbered gears and “R” for reverse, while automatics typically display “P,” “N,” “D,” and “R,” sometimes adding “L.” This arrangement shaped everyday driving. So when some motorists spotted an “E” on older gear sticks, many were puzzled. The curiosity…