Volkswagen stops taking orders on current Beetle (UK)

The 2005 VW New Beetle was to femenine
for the male species, the 2012 model will
finally man up

Those who are looking to purchase a VW Beetle will only be able to order from present stock, as no more factory-built orders are being taken. This is because Volkswagen is making way for its new Beetle.

Volkswagen UK has said there are around 42 unsigned hatchbacks and 3 unsigned cabriolets. A further 222 hatchbacks and 87 cabriolets are sitting on dealer forecourts, unsold.

Sales of the new Beetle will commence in Winter 2011.