The future looks bright for hybrid vehicles in the U.S., with a 32% increase in sales during the first two months of 2013 compared with the same period last year, the L.A. Times reports.
The buzz around hybrids can be explained by the latest fuel hikes, the growing number of models available on the market, and their improved track record for reliability.
Despite a 10% drop, Toyota continues to dominate every other hybrid manufacturer with a 62.6% market share. Ford, meanwhile, enjoyed a boost from 5% to 17% following the launch of the new Fusion Hybrid and C-MAX.
All-electric vehicles are doing pretty well, too. The Nissan LEAF is proving more and more popular across the U.S. since production moved from Japan to Tennessee, resulting in a lower, more attractive base price.
While Canadian hybrid sales during the same period have yet to be announced, it's safe to assume the trend is similar.
Source: LA Times
The buzz around hybrids can be explained by the latest fuel hikes, the growing number of models available on the market, and their improved track record for reliability.
Despite a 10% drop, Toyota continues to dominate every other hybrid manufacturer with a 62.6% market share. Ford, meanwhile, enjoyed a boost from 5% to 17% following the launch of the new Fusion Hybrid and C-MAX.
All-electric vehicles are doing pretty well, too. The Nissan LEAF is proving more and more popular across the U.S. since production moved from Japan to Tennessee, resulting in a lower, more attractive base price.
While Canadian hybrid sales during the same period have yet to be announced, it's safe to assume the trend is similar.
Source: LA Times