VWs? Special Edition 2012 Beetle Pre-Order Program

What is it with all of these manufacturer pre-orders as of late? The all-new 2012 VW Beetle ? It is what happens when you cross the old beetle with a Porsche 911 ;) And with a soon to be available 2.0L TDI providing up to 40 mpgUS highway rating. VW this morning released details on its upcoming launch of the Vehicle Pre-Order (VPO) program, an easy-to-use online reservation process for consumers to order an all-new Special Edition 2012 Beetle.