Why Some Cars Have Gas Caps On The Left (And Others Have Them On The Right)

One of the most confusing aspects of refueling, other than some new cars not having gas caps at all, is the inconsistency of the fuel door placement. They are either on the left or right side of the vehicle, even for cars originating from the same manufacturer. This can become a frustrating ordeal, especially if you're renting or borrowing a car where the gas cap is located on the opposite side of what you're accustomed to with your vehicle. So what's the reason for manufacturers making such a switch up?

Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of Mikael Trench, slashgear(dot)com
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