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Automatic transmissions are increasingly the new norm in the modern world and manual transmissions are now seemingly being reserved for some SUVs, pickups, sports cars, and performance cars. It is rare to find an economy car or sedan that will boast one, and for some driving 'purists', it is a real bone of contention. But, this year, Volkswagen has answered the purist's call and released an economy compact sedan that boasts a good amount of power, torque, ample standard features, and comes with a manual transmission, the 2024 Volkswagen Jetta. We have found the following important information we think you...

Volkswagen has struck a deal with unions to extend the working week of staff at six German plants without any increase in pay. In return for raising their hours by four hours a week to 33 hours, the 100,000 workers have been guaranteed job security until 2011. The carmaker promised to build the next generation of its flagship Golf model at its main factory in Wolfsburg. The company wants to cut costs for the production of its vehicles. Cars such as the Golf are selling strongly but are bringing in little profit. VW had been seeking a 35-hour week without...