The unusual weather that has plagued California provides an unusual backdrop for the new 2006 Pontiac G6 hardtop convertible on the beach in Malibu, Monday, January 3, 2005 just prior to its worldwide introduction at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday. The G6 convertible's retractable hardtop operates with the touch of a button and takes less than 30 seconds to transform from coupe to convertible. (General Motors/Joe Polimeni)