eu is getting fat and lazy

https://www.automobilismo.it/cambio-manuale-sempre-meno-automobilisti-lo-vogliono-35966

I find it easier moving from R to 1st. I always thought that was the reason

it seems germany is coming up with new ways to kill petrol/diesel powered cars, no wonder it's the most hated eu country.

'toll is widely seen as a measure to help protect the climate.'

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-germany-toll-exclusive/exclusive-germany-wants-to-introduce-car-toll-across-eu-document-idUSKCN24N10G

I prefer under fifth but whats wrong with having it next to first?

R is for racing

Random question: how many visitors there is on this wonderful site?

:)

This type of layout exists because for 6 speed boxes the entire H is the forward gears.

I am pretty sure the reverse can only be engaged if you press down on the gear lever and then move it left and up. Otherwise you would never be able to tell if the lever is between 1 and 2 or below R when you move it left.

Have you ever driven one with that layout ? It’s basically impossible to accidentally put in reverse instead of 1st

It should look like this: