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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.

Chrome, Horsepower and Hemis: Cadillac Escalade tops most ripped-off list

Just when it seems as if all we are hearing about are Chevrolet Volts and Nissan Leafs (Leaves?), turns out thieves still love their performance cars and monstrous SUVs and trucks. The Cadillac Escalade remains the most stolen car in the United States, according to the Highway Loss Data Institute. The 'Sclade was followed by the Ford F250 pickup, the Infiniti G37, the Hemi Dodge Charger (not the V6 though!) and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06.

Who's Where: Karim Habib joins Mercedes-Benz

Karim Habib, former Team Leader for Advanced Design at BMW, joined Mercedes-Benz earlier this month, becoming Head of Advanced Design at the German automaker's Stuttgart studio. Habib will work under newly appointed Mercedes-Benz Head of Design, Gorden Wagener. Habib, who celebrates his 38th birthday today, was born in Beirut, Lebanon and attended elementary school in Iran, France and Greece before moving to Montreal, Canada in 1982.