Toyota Prius sales hotter than ever in July

The Prius may not have stole the show at NAIAS, but it is changing the way America drives

"If you thought the move toward hybrids and fuel-efficient sub-compacts was a trend that had perhaps slowed down, think again. This week J.D. Power and Associates released its list of the fastest selling cars and trucks in July and the hottest rides are gas sippers. The Prius was the fastest selling model in the country, followed by the Honda Fit and Scion xB. Call it the trifecta of small but popular cars. What's most intriguing with this list is the fact the Prius remain red hot." (CNBC)

Actually, I don't find it intriguing at all. Even those not seeking to hypermile their Prius drives are achieving low 40 mpg, even in some of the worst driving conditions in the Nation. Others are achieving more than 50 mpg.

Ultimately, the Prius is a great car. More important, as more and more Americans become more concerned about foreign oil dependency, global warming, and high gas prices, Prius power will only grow.