steering column
noun
: the column that encloses the connections to the steering gear of a vehicle (such as an automobile)
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The main instrument binnacle is fixed to the steering column and moves with it; it’s made up of two OLED displays sandwiched together, with the second one visible through circular cutouts to create dials.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
As for the steering wheel and binnacle, the latter is attached to the steering column to effortlessly match wheel positioning.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
The gear selector moves from the center console to the steering column, freeing up space for storage and an easy to use rotary controller that combines volume, drive mode selection and atmospheres, which coordinates audio and internal lighting.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The caller noticed damage to the steering column and reported seeing three juveniles in the area, with two in a separate vehicle and one on foot wearing a ski mask.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
As for the steering wheel and binnacle, the latter is attached to the steering column to effortlessly match wheel positioning.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 May 2026
The gear selector moves from the center console to the steering column, freeing up space for storage and an easy to use rotary controller that combines volume, drive mode selection and atmospheres, which coordinates audio and internal lighting.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The caller noticed damage to the steering column and reported seeing three juveniles in the area, with two in a separate vehicle and one on foot wearing a ski mask.
—Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Steering column.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steering%20column. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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