Nardo Gets Nixed – 3 world endurance speed records was not enough to save VW’s super-car, the Nardo. It has been "axed" from future production by the new leadership... just too many super expensive cars coming from VW to compete for the dollars.

Cabriolet NuBee – Here is the first spy photo I have seen of the New Beetle Convertible; taken during hot weather testing in the desert. No, this is not a photo of an after-market conversion. This is the real deal. Initial arrivals are to be equipped with the 115-hp, 2-liter. The 180-hp turbo will come later in the year. Besides the standard 5-speed manual, a 6-speed will also be offered.