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In a brightly lit fourth-floor conference room nestled in a swath of Virginia forest that could double as a bit of Bavaria, Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen slides a thick handbook across the table. “It’s a pledge,” de Nysschen tells his visitors. “Every dealer who accepts our plan has to sign it.” The oath — autographed by Audi’s dealer body when the German automaker rolled out its revamped U.S. dealer training program this summer — is more than just a paper promise to raise customer satisfaction.

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Heading into the season finale this weekend in Abu Dhabi, the constructors’ championship had just been decided, but the drivers’ title was still up for grabs. For the first time in sixty years of Formula One history, it was down to an unprecedented four drivers. Fernando Alonso looked poised to take his third title, but both Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel were still well in contention for their first, while Lewis Hamilton looked at slim but still possible chances at claiming his second. It was down to the line. However, Sebastian Vettel, the youngest world champion in Formula One history, was crowned winner of the Grand Prix. Beside him on the podium stood F1’s last two champions in their McLaren colors. The defeated Alonso was ultimately unable to get past those pesky Renaults with their superior engines, the same that propelled Red Bull Racing to both championships, and which will propel them again next season as they endeavor to defend their maiden crowns. When they do, there’ll be no fewer than five world champions defending their honor against another hungry batch of hopefuls. Next year is looking good already!!

Nissan unveiled the 2011 Murano CrossCabriolet on its Facebook page…first the Juke, now this and the transition to two-door form isn’t so bad at all! In the photo caption, Nissan says the droptop Murano “delivers the open-air exhilaration of a convertible while extending the versatility of the Murano in exciting new ways.” Check it out!