# 13 Modern Cars Bringing Back Column Shifters

> 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.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1923682/modern-cars-with-column-shifters/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=688d8832a3c5d829feccb96e)
- **Published:** 2025-08-02
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #column #cars #shifters #bringing #modern #added #america #automakers
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