As evident by the images, the slim-line centre console does without a gear lever now relocated to the steering column.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/volkswagen-commences-teasing-all-new-passat/

Porsche suggests that you mount the microphone on the top of your steering column and the GPS receiver in the bottom corner of your windshield, but this is stupid.

Source: https://jalopnik.com/i-added-apple-carplay-to-my-20-year-old-porsche-with-fa-1850209898

Upon further police investigation, the driver door handle and steering column were significantly damaged in an attempted theft of the truck.

Source: https://www.leducrep.com/news/local-news/commanders-corner-accidents-happen