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2010 Audi Hybrid Q5 coming to the U.S.

Audi will offer a hybrid version of its Q5 crossover in the United States starting in late 2010, says Wolfgang Hatz, head of powertrain development for the Volkswagen group. In an interview Sunday at the Detroit Auto Show , Hatz said Audi must offer a hybrid model to compete with rival vehicles that already offer the technology, such as the Lexus RX 400H. The BMW X6 will be offered as a hybrid late this year, and Mercedes plans to roll out a hybrid in each of its major models starting with the S400 hybrid this year.

Future products: Ownership change may revive 2 small Porsches

Now that it's owned by Volkswagen, Porsche reportedly is planning two small vehicles that the German sports car maker's previous management had nixed. Porsche is expected to increase the size of its Boxster roadster, leaving room at the bottom of the range for a smaller midengine car engineered jointly with Volkswagen. A small SUV also is likely to be added.

A Q&A about the Toyota recall

Frequently asked questions for the sticking-accelerator-pedal recall and the suspension of sales: Which models are affected by the recall/stop sale? Toyota's accelerator-pedal recall and suspension of sales is confined to the following Toyota Division vehicles: -- 2009-2010 RAV4 -- 2009-2010 Corolla -- 2009-2010 Matrix -- 2005-2010 Avalon -- Certain 2007-2010 Camrys -- 2010 Highlander except hybrid models -- 2007-2010 Tundra -- 2008-2010 Sequoia No Lexus Division or Scion vehicles are affected by these actions. Also not affected are the Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Highlander hybrids and select Camry models, including all Camry hybrids, which will remain for sale.