If you bought a new car and are confused what the "M" means on or near your gear shift, don't worry. Here's what is, what it does, and when to use it.

the driver can flick the lever up or down to select a gear while driving. The unintentional victim of the growing popularity of paddle shifters is the traditional manual "stick shift" transmission.

However, when trying to leave the parking spot, sometimes the gear stick gets stuck and cannot shift out of P, locking the car in place. This frustrating issue can occur for various reasons, from ...