Hybrid cars: Is there a media bias?

So, Toyota has announced a huge recall which includes the Prius hybrid car, but not only the Prius. Yet, I have seen several T.V. headlines, such as on MSNBC, and I have read several online headlines which have announced, “Toyota Prius recalled”. While it is true that the Prius is part of the recall, the recall has nothing to do with hybrid cars.

So why is the media so attentive to issues regarding hybrids, when hybrids make up only 1% of total car sales? Is it hybrid hate, or do hybrids really draw that much attention?