Volkswagen is discontinuing manual transmissions for the GTI and Golf R, despite a notable spike in demand from U.S. enthusiasts. The manual-loving minority movement has lost yet another battle.
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is among the original hot hatchbacks, an icon of front-wheel-drive fun that traces its history back to 1976. Over the ensuing decades, it's always offered a manual transmission ...
Earlier this year, Volkswagen shocked enthusiasts with the announcement that the 2024 Golf GTI will be the last model to have a manual transmission. The beloved hatchback, a mainstay for over 50 years ...