Hybrid car sales saw a 9.2% leap in October this year, even as car sales overall saw a reduction of 1% over the same time period. Hybrid sales now make up 2.55% of all car sales in the US (about 25,000 per month) and sales are expected to continue their gradual climb as more hybrids become available and associated costs come down.

The venerable Toyota Prius is still the market leader by a handsome margin having sold 11,371 units nationwide in October, the Honda Insight is in second place with 1,965 sales followed by the Ford Fusion with 1,657 sales.

The sporty Honda CR-Z has continued its rise in popularity jumping another 15% in October to see total sales of 1,419 units putting it in 4th place nationwide.

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