The only thing nuttier might be door release handles under the floor mats.

I wish we had more variation in car designs but I suppose it would make licencing difficult. I'd like it if we could drive with foot pedals, push down to accelerate and twist left and right to turn like how it works on an aircraft. Then you could drive hands-free.

How about sticking it somewhere between the engine and transmission? When operating it in the winter, your fingers would stay nice and warm.

Gives the trunk monkey something to do.