Toyota has been selling the Prius hybrid for 11 years now. It's tried and true. Over 2 million have been sold. American car companies can't seem to get close to the size of the car, performance, mileage, etc. With the Chevy Volt you have to plug it in and you still don't get the mpg that a Prius gets over say, 100 miles. Toyota expanded the line to include a smaller one for the younger set that gets near 60 mpg, and a bigger crossover/wagon version.

Fortunately or unfortunately, if you buy Toyota, you will get the best that hybrid has to offer for the moment.

It won't be long now before the totally electric vehicles are here, and at least a dozen will be here by 2014. Even if they are no more than commuter cars, and run the kids around to school and soccer cars...do you realize the impact that would have on air quality in places like NY or LA?