What does the M gear mean in Volkswagen cars?
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Volkswagen cars' M gear refers to the manual mode of an automatic transmission with manual shift capability. When the M symbol is a plus sign, it indicates upshifting, and when it's a minus sign, it indicates downshifting. The automatic transmission with manual shift combines both automatic and manual shifting modes. On such transmissions, there are prominent plus and minus signs, allowing drivers to manually switch gears by moving into this position. Volkswagen is an automobile manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Its logo has undergone several changes, with the VW representing the first letters of its full name. The logo resembles three V's formed by middle and index fingers, symbolizing the company's and its products' victory.