Auto News Roundup 9-04-09: Toyota tops 2 million hybrids sold, BMW closer to becoming top luxury brand in U.S.

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-- Toyota tops 2 million hybrid sales globally -- more than 1 million in U.S. Leftlanenews.com

-- BMW closing in on Lexus for bestselling luxury vehicle title. Leftlanenews.com

-- Congress wants to add $216 million for new vehicle research. Cars.com

-- Hyundai, Kia going head-to-head with carmaking giants. Detroit Free Press

-- Price announced for 2010 Audi A3 TDI: $30,775. Edmunds

-- Joni Gray