The claim in that article is sometimes true, but not universally true. That “weird gap” between car cup holders can have different purposes depending on the car model and manufacturer.

 Here are the most common reasons:

🛍️ 1. Grocery bag or purse handle holder

In some cars, the narrow divider or slot is intentionally shaped to help secure:

• grocery bag handles
• small shopping bags
• purse straps

This can stop bags from tipping over while driving.

📱 2. Phone or small-item storage

In many vehicles, the gap is simply designed as a convenient place for:

• smartphones
• parking tickets
• keys
• coins
• cards

Some newer cars even shape it specifically to fit phones.

🏭 3. Structural design / manufacturing

Sometimes the “gap” is not a hidden feature at all. It may simply exist because:

• the cup holders need separation for stability
• molded plastic parts require spacing
• designers needed room for moving cup-holder inserts

🚗 The Real Answer

There is no single universal secret purpose for every car.

The article’s “grocery bag holder” explanation may be correct for certain vehicles, but many viral posts exaggerate common design choices into a hidden mystery.

If you tell me your car model (for example: Toyota Corolla, Dacia Logan, Renault Clio, etc.), I can tell you what that gap is actually meant for in your specific car.