The end of an iconic vehicle model, the introduction of a commercial fuel cell truck, and jewelry made from the pieces of a historic building were among the items promoted by automakers recently.

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[naviga:li]Volkswagen has announced that it will be ending production of its legendary Beetle with the 2019 model year. The "Final Edition" model will be available in two body styles and trim levels. First introduced in 1938, the original Beetle gained popularity in the United States in the 1960s and remained in production until 2003, earning a record for the most vehicles produced on single platform. Volkswagen says that while production of the more modern Beetle models is being phased out with no immediate plans to replace them, it could return in a new incarnation in the future. The automaker noted how it has based an electric concept vehicle, the I.D. BUZZ, on its classic minibus design.[/naviga:li]

[naviga:li]Hyundai says it is looking to introduce a commercial truck with a fuel cell powertrain in 2019. The automaker released render images showing what it describes as a clean, simple, aerodynamic design with a spoiler and side protector. Hyundai says it will announce plans in the future for the truck's specifications and the expected date of its introduction in the European market.[/naviga:li]

[naviga:li]Ford says it is looking to preserve some of the graffiti and murals of its recently purchased Michigan Central Station in a unique way. The automaker has teamed up with Rebel Nell, a social organization which provides women jobs as creative designers, to create colorful jewelry from pieces of fallen graffiti in the station. The collection will be limited to 300 pieces, and proceeds will benefit several local charitable organizations. Ford purchased the historic Beaux Arts train station to be the centerpiece of a new professional campus in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood, and says the jewelry collection pays tribute to the station's role as an "artists' playground" after it closed in 1988.[/naviga:li]

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