I aplogize for doomsday paranoia, but I just BOUGHT a New Beetle 5 months ago, and would be extremely upset if VW decided to kill it altogether. When I saw the "Final Edition" label, I assumed the Beetle's death was inevitable; despite the 2-year running rumors of a redesign for 2012. However, this autoblog news article makes me feel MUCH better!
On another note, I'd like to see an Up! minivan reach the States. I'm envisioning the possibility of a miniature camper that sleeps one: Me!