I'm in my 40s and live in Europe (NL), and in my country, if you don't take your driving exam in a manual transmission car, you receive a restriction on your license that prevents you from driving manual transmission vehicles. As a result, both I and nearly everyone I know can drive a manual. Automatics are also a fair bit more expensive, so most people don't opt for them. Tho I expect this will change with the rising popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles.

So what did it rebrand to

According to this the driver survived:

https://news.sky.com/story/truck-driver-takes-on-flooded-suspension-bridge-and-loses-12362557

Happened in the village of Uryum in Eastern Russia.

probable location in google maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/53%C2%B010'09.1%22N+118%C2%B007'00.0%22E/@53.1675162,118.1063825,2661m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d53.1691944!4d118.1166667?entry=ttu

River is the Shilka river, a branch of the Amur river.

I asked chatgpt to rewrite it:

Leveraging a comprehensive understanding of luminary technologies and operational procedures, I successfully orchestrated the replacement of an incandescent illumination unit, thereby ensuring the unimpeded continuation of a well-lit environment conducive to productivity and safety. This process entailed the meticulous de-installation of the expired bulb, followed by the careful integration of a new luminary element, all while strictly adhering to established safety protocols, effectively demonstrating my prowess in problem-solving, attention to detail, and aptitude for equipment maintenance and upkeep.