The 10 Best-Selling Hybrid Cars | Fox Business The 10 Best-Selling Hybrid Cars The 10 Best-Selling Hybrid Cars By Alexander E. M. Hess and Michael B. Sauter Published September 28, 2012 Print This week, electric car maker Tesla Motors cut its revenue forecast and announced it would be selling 5 million shares of stock to raise capital. Some are beginning to question the long-term viability of the automaker and its line of hybrid cars. Nevertheless, according to Edmunds.com, 43 new hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery-electric, diesel and fuel-cell electric vehicles will be introduced to the U.S. market by the 2015 model year. Continue Reading Below Despite Tesla’s woes, hybrid cars, by many measures, are going strong. Through the first six months of this year, Toyota sold 117,626 of the Prius family units, just 12,080 vehicles shy of its 2011 full-year total. Edmunds.com estimates that market share of alternative fuel vehicles will rise from roughly 3% in 2012 to nearly 5% by 2015.

Using sales data provided by Edmunds.com, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the 10 best-selling hybrid cars for the first half of the year. These 10 models alone account for more than 90% of total alternative-energy vehicles sold. This content was originally published on 24/7 Wall St. The vast majority of electric and hybrid vehicles sold in the U.S. were built by Asian-owned companies. Only two, the Ford Fusion and the Chevy Volt, are manufactured by American-owned companies. The combined sales of those two models are less than 11,000 units for the first six months of 2012. Meanwhile, the Toyota Camry alone has sold nearly twice that. The Prius family has sold more than 10 times the two most popular American alternative-energy models. If the market for alternative energy vehicles does indeed pick up, American car manufacturers will be behind. According to Edmunds.com representative Ivan Drury, the projected growth in the share of alternative energy vehicles has little to do with the increased viability of hybrid or electric cars as money-savers and more to do with there being more hybrid cars available on the market.

Drury added that the increasing improvement of efficiency in combustion vehicles has hurt the viability of purchasing a hybrid or electric vehicle. “Unless fuel costs get very expensive, you’re not going to see a huge leap in the sales of these types of cars.” Continue Reading Below ADVERTISEMENT It appears that at current gas prices, the benefits of current models — that is, the amount drivers can save on fuel vehicles — is marginal, especially when compared to the higher sticker price they are paying for hybrid and electric vehicles. Edmunds.com estimates that at the current level of gas savings from purchasing a 2013 Ford Fusion hybrid versus a regular 2013 Fusion, it would take 6.9 years for the costs to even out. Edmunds.com provided 24/7 Wall St. with a list of the first six months of 2012 U.S. sales for full hybrids, electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Other types, including cars that are combustion-based, with only mild hybrid drivetrains, were not included. For the purposes of the Toyota Prius, which includes four separate vehicles — the Prius, the Prius V, the Prius C and the Prius Plugin — the model was only listed once.

Reviews of these models were from Consumer Reports and Car and Driver. Fuel efficiency came from the U.S. Department of Energy’s site, FuelEconomy.gov. Fuel efficiency and prices refer to the 2013 model of each car, or 2012, if 2013 was not available. These are the 10 best-selling hybrid cars. 10. Ford Fusion Hybrid > Starting price: $27,200 > EPA fuel efficiency: 47 mpg (combined) The Ford Fusion Hybrid is the only alternative fuel vehicle on this list from Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F), although the company offers three other hybrid vehicles. The model has sold well, exceeding 12,000 cars sold in both 2009 and 2010, its first two years on the market. In 2011, however, sales fell by about 40% to 7,613 units. The model has the third-strongest fuel efficiency of any non-plug-in hybrid on this list after the standard Prius and Prius C. Among family cars, the 2012 Fusion Hybrid received the highest owner satisfaction score from Consumer Reports.

> Starting price: $18,500 > EPA fuel efficiency: 42 mpg (combined) Despite being one of the least expensive top-selling hybrids, customers have soured on the Honda Insight. After selling more than 20,000 units in 2010, Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (NYSE: HMC) sold less than 4,000 during the first half of 2012. Reviews for the 2012 Insight were not positive. “The ride is stiff and choppy, and road noise is pronounced,” Consumer Reports noted. In its owner’s satisfaction survey, the car was rated worst among fuel-efficient hatchbacks. However, fuel economy exceeds 40 mpg, and it is one of only two cars on this list, alongside the Prius C, with a price below $20,000. 8. Honda Civic Hybrid > Starting price: $24,200 > EPA fuel efficiency: 44 mpg (combined) In 2008, Honda sold more than 30,000 Civic Hybrids.

The next year, sales were down by more than 50%, and by 2011 it sold fewer than 5,000 units. So far in 2012, the carmaker already has sold almost 4,000 Civic Hybrids, and seems likely to exceed 2011 car sales. The model is one of six alternative fuel vehicles offered by Honda. Another is the Civic Natural Gas, which according to Car and Driver, is the only compressed natural gas vehicle available to the American public. The Indianapolis Star recently reported that Honda will begin manufacturing Civic Hybrids domestically, in Greensburg, Ind., by spring 2013. > Starting price: $25,700 > EPA fuel economy: 37 mpg (combined) From its debut in November 2011 through June 2012, Kia sold 6,660 Optima Hybrids. The only hybrid made by Kia sells at a starting price $4,500 higher than the standard 2013 Optima.

The hybrid model is considerably more fuel efficient, driving 37 mpg versus 26 mpg for the regular model and costing the average driver $650 less per year, based on calculations by the Bureau of Energy. The Optima Hybrid has the same gas mileage, the same powertrain and almost the exact same starting price as the Sonata Hybrid manufactured by its affiliate company, Hyundai. 6. Lexus RX Hybrid > Starting price: $45,910 > EPA fuel economy: 30 mpg (combined) Perhaps no luxury car maker has embraced alternative fuel vehicles as Lexus, which offers five hybrid models. The RX Hybrid’s starting price is $10,000 more than any other top-selling hybrid. The car gets just 30 mpg overall, and just 28 mpg on the highway — lower than many nonhybrid vehicles. The model still offers far better mileage than Lexus’s main SUV, the RX 350, which gets just 21 mpg. There are safety concerns for previous model years. In June, Lexus issued a recall for the 2010 model to address problems related to unintended acceleration caused by floor mats interfering with accelerator pedals. 5.

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid > Starting price: $25,850 > EPA fuel economy: 37 mpg (combined) In 2011, after delaying the release of the Sonata Hybrid to remove a feature that would have allowed drivers to turn-off virtual engine noise, Hyundai sold 9,667 units. Halfway through 2012, the Sonata Hybrid appears to be on pace to exceed last year’s sales. The car is presently Hyundai’s only hybrid model and costs almost $5,000 more than the standard 2013 Sonata model. Though the hybrid has far better gas mileage, at 37 mpg versus 28 mpg for the regular Sonata, the hybrid’s annual fuel cost of $1,550 is only $500 less than that of the regular model. 4. Chevrolet Volt > Starting price: $31,645 > EPA fuel economy: 37 mpg (combined)/98 mpg (equivalent) electric The Volt is the country’s best-selling plug-in hybrid.

After selling 6,096 units in 2011, Chevrolet may double sales in 2012, as it already sold more than 7,000 cars in the first six months of the year. The Volt has a range of just 38 miles when using electricity and 380 miles when using both electricity and gasoline. The annual fuel cost for the plug-in is only $950, according to Bureau of Energy calculations. The 2012 Volt earned accolades as a top safety pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. 3. Lexus CT Hybrid > Starting price: $31,850 > EPA fuel economy: 42 mpg (combined) Through the first six months of this year, the Lexus CT Hybrid has been the best-selling hybrid model made by any luxury brand. At a starting price only $205 higher than the Chevrolet Volt, it is also the cheapest of the five hybrids offered by Lexus. Not only relatively inexpensive and fuel efficient, the 2012 CT Hybrid was also an IIHS top safety pick.

Despite these positives, Car and Driver’s review of the 2012 model described it as “painfully slow” and “an expensive Prius with better styling.” The CT Hybrid shares the same powertrain as the Prius, a less expensive hybrid manufactured by Lexus’ parent company, Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM). 2. Toyota Camry Hybrid > Starting price: $25,990 for Hybrid LE; $27,500 for Hybrid XLE > EPA fuel economy: 41 mpg (combined) for Hybrid LE ; 40 mpg (combined) for Hybrid XLE In the first half of 2012, Toyota sold more than 20,000 Camry Hybrids, which is more than twice as much as any hybrid model not made by Toyota. Sales of the car have declined in recent years. In 2008, Toyota sold 39,874 units, but only sold 8,157 in 2011. In 2012, however, sales have more-than doubled compared to 2011 in just six months. Two versions are available, the Hybrid LE and the Hybrid XLE.

Both exceed 40 mpg, and neither has a starting price over $30,000. In reviewing the model, Edmunds.com noted that the model “shares all the attributes that make the conventional Camry one of the best-selling family sedans out there.” 1. Toyota Prius > Starting price: $24,000 > EPA fuel economy: 50 mpg (combined) The Prius is by far the best-selling alternative fuel vehicle in the United States, with total sales of well over 100,000 through June of this year alone. Four versions of the Prius are available, three hybrids — the standard version, the Prius C and Prius V– and one plug-in electric. Each of the four versions would a best-seller individually. Last year, the total number of sales for all four versions was 129,706, a figure Prius may well exceed this year. Owning one is relatively cheap. The only alternative-fuel model on this list with a lower starting price than the standard Prius is the Honda Insight, while no model is cheaper than the Prius C.

.....................ddd Top 20 Best Selling Cars So Far In 2014 Top 20 Best Selling Cars So Far In 2014 BUYER'S GUIDE: See Full Pricing ford Top 20 Best Selling Cars So Far In 2014 New Car Sales Results for the First Half of 2014 New Car Sales Results for the First Half of 2014 Share this article in: Free Price Quote From a Local Dealer View Special Offers No Obligation, Fast & Simple Free New Car Quote Change Car 3. Dealer Selection Receive your free dealer pricing information by completing your contact information! Though full-size trucks continue to be America’s most popular vehicle by far, plenty of cars and crossovers are disappearing from dealer lots. The best-selling cars in the United States, through June 31: 20. Ford Explorer The ever-versatile Ford Explorer is the most popular three-row SUV for the first quarter of 2014, the only one in the top 20 best-selling vehicles this year. Buyers can choose between three engines and four individual trim levels, with the most powerful Sport model topping the list.

A combination of sharp styling, good fuel economy, and plenty of options keeps buyers coming back. 19. Nissan Rogue When redesigning the Rogue for 2014, Nissan set its sights on making sure the Rogue looked and drove like a “premium” vehicle. They got something right, because buyers are flocking to the attractive compact crossover in droves. With the ingenious Divide-N-Hide cargo system and a 15 percent increase in fuel efficiency, the Rogue may have the chops to pull ahead of its better-selling competition found in the Toyota RAV4 , Ford Escape , and Honda CR-V by the end of the sales year. 18. Hyundai Sonata The 2014 Hyundai Sonata offers attractive styling and a list of quality features that keep buyers behind the wheel. It may not be as sharp to drive or as quick as the sportier Optima offering from sister-company Kia , but the Sonata provides attractive features for those wanting something off the beaten path within the midsize segment. 17. Toyota Prius As it always has been, the Toyota Prius is the undisputed leader in the hybrid segment. Its familiar design and approachable price keep it the crowd favorite for one more year.

However, with the recent burst of hybrid and electric vehicles clogging the segment, the Prius has found some tough competition from the likes of Honda and Ford . The next-generation Prius is in the works, so expect higher sales once it hits showroom floors. 16. Hyundai Elantra While not the most fun car to be found in the compact segment, the 2014 Hyundai Elantra makes up ground with its quality interior and attractive styling. The Elantra can be bought in two styles, the Coupe and the GT four-door hatch, with the hatch providing an impressive amount of interior space and storage. Buyers beware, however, as the real-world fuel economy does not quite line up with the EPA rating. 15. Toyota RAV4 With the RAV4’s clean-sheet redesign in 2013, its styling was toned down to match the rest of the segment. The redesign lost the familiar exterior mounted spare and the optional V-6 engine, but received much-needed major upgrades for the interior. Fans of the RAV4 may bemoan the loss of the more powerful engine, but when we compared the updated RAV4 with its competitors, we found the power to be more than adequate.

Buyers seem to agree with the changes, as the RAV4 continues to stay on the best-seller list. 14. Chevrolet Equinox The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox ‘s success lies in its ability to cut the balance perfectly between small-car looks and fuel economy, but with the added space and utility found in a larger crossover SUV. It’s more comfortable and usable than Chevrolet’s larger offerings, and potential Equinox buyers should spring the extra $1500 for the newly upgraded optional V-6 engine, giving a necessary power bump over the underpowered base I-4 engine. 13. Ford Focus Ford’s sporty compact sedan finds itself on the best-sellers list for another year. Ford has made sure the Focus lineup is one of the most diverse in the market, offering every variation from an all-electric Focus to full-on performance hot hatch found in the Focus ST. Though most praise the Focus’ styling and engaging drive, the MyTouch infotainment system has been labeled as confusing and clunky, perhaps providing reason to look elsewhere in the segment. 12.

Chevrolet Cruze It may lag behind the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla , but enough buyers still find themselves in the slightly outdated Chevrolet Cruze to put it at No. 12 on the list. Buyers can look for the reveal of an updated Cruze in the coming months, which will hopefully resolve some issues we found with the current model. Cramped rear space and an unrefined optional diesel engine detract from what would be an overall good compact sedan. 11. Ford Escape As with Ford’s other strong seller, the Focus, the Ford Escape offers something for every need. Strong power from its available EcoBoost engines, the Escape is both fun-to-drive and easy on fuel, with 26 combined city/highway mpg in base trim. Tons of technology and accessories are available, including Ford’s Sync infotainment system and the useful hands-free rear hatch. With so many features available, it’s no wonder the Escape is the second best-selling compact crossover. 10. Honda CR-V The Honda CR-V is the best-selling compact crossover for 2014, now ahead of the Ford Escape.

Plentiful power from an efficient 2.4-liter I-4 in front-wheel-drive guise returns a notable 26 mpg for combined city/highway, and with available all-wheel drive and an impressive 70.9 cubic feet of space with the rear seats down, the CR-V is still the stand-out offering in the compact crossover segment. 9. Ford Fusion Though sales of the Ford Fusion have ebbed, the handsomely styled midsize sedan is still on the best-selling list, up three spots from the 2013. With four engines available for a number of tastes and budgets, the Fusion can be had with a range of four-cylinder engines: one entry-level naturally aspirated 1.6-liter, three EcoBoost options, and a range-topping hybrid option. 8. Honda Civic With sales down slightly from last year, the Honda Civic boasts a slew of attractive standard features for 2014. Standard rear-view camera, Bluetooth connectivity, and an attractive LCD center-stack screen all contribute to the Civic’s continuing popularity in the compact sedan segment, putting its sales above rivals from Chevrolet and Ford. Characteristically above-average handling and legendary Honda reliability keep the Civic a consistently worthy choice. 7.

Toyota Corolla Redesigned for the 2014 model year, the Toyota Corolla is once again the compact sedan sales leader. While the recent redesign brought sharp styling and more attention-grabbing features than previous generations, the performance is still lukewarm when compared to its competition. Still, the majority of buyers in this segment are not preoccupied with performance figures, so sales remain strong. 6. Nissan Altima The attractive and sharp-driving Nissan Altima has found favor with buyers for another year, winning them over with high-quality interior materials, comfortable “zero gravity” seats, and an efficient base engine, with an EPA-rated 27/38 mpg. Buyers can follow the path of the larger Nissan Maxima and opt for the powerful V-6 engine if the base 2.5-liter four-cylinder is low on power. Not all is good, however, with the Altima’s noticeably tight interior space, when compared to its competitors, and a clattery CVT transmission. 5. Honda Accord The Honda Accord , now in its ninth generation of production, has always enjoyed a spot high on the list of best-selling cars.

Through its long lifespan, the Accord has often been the pick for enthusiasts looking for a sedan that is a balanced mix of fun-to-drive, fuel efficiency, and reliability. Honda has taken notice and has made sure the Accord remains one of the last midsize sedans available with a manual transmission. 4. Dodge Ram Series The Ram has dropped one place on the best seller’s list for this quarter, but the sales remain strong. Buyers are not the only ones finding favor with Ram, as the Ram EcoDiesel, featuring a powerful and refined turbodiesel V-6, is the first pickup truck to win the Motor Trend Truck of the Year award two years running. Combine this with a high towing capacity and a quality interior results in the Ram being a sales star for another year. 3. Toyota Camry For another year, Toyota claims the top sales in both compact and midsize segments. The midsize Toyota Camry seems to be slowly losing its lead, however, with quality rivals from Ford, Honda, and Nissan encroaching on its sales. Available in four-cylinder, V-6, or hybrid engine configurations, the Camry has adequate power and fuel efficiency for any budget.

The completely updated and refreshed 2015 model is on its way to showroom floors toward the end of the sales year, so expect better deals and lagging sales on the outgoing 2014 model. 2. Chevrolet Silverado Series Though the Silverado lineup notched the second-highest sales for the first quarter of 2014, sales are lagging behind last year, perhaps due to buyers holding out for the upgraded Heavy Duty models to hit showroom floors. The Silverado lineup has an impressive line of available engines, ranging from an efficient V-6 (4.3 liter, 285 hp) and a group of efficient V-8s (5.3 liter, 355 hp; 6.2 liter, 420 hp) to a Heavy Duty V-8 (6.0 liter, 360 hp). The available 6.6-liter Duramax diesel churns out an incredible 765 lb-ft of torque. 1.

Ford F-150 Series For the first quarter in 2014, the Ford F-150 is once again the best-selling pickup truck for 37 years in a row, and the best-selling vehicle for the past 32 years. Sales are expected to take a slight dip, however, as potential customers wait for the all-new 2015 model to hit dealerships. The 2015 F-150 will feature an all-aluminum body and bed, the first for a pickup truck of this size. Engine options and cab configurations will still be plentiful, most likely leading the F-150 to another year at the top of the sales list. Share this article in: Americans Buy Their 3,000,000th Hybrid Americans Buy Their 3,000,000th Hybrid Hide Counting all makes and models of hybrid passenger cars and trucks sold in the United States, as of October the tally crossed the 3 million unit mark.

At the end of September, cumulative year-to-date hybrid sales were at 2,982,186 units since hybrids were first launched over a dozen years ago, and with October’s 33,561, the total based on U.S. government data and from HybridCars.com Dashboards , is 3,015,751. While that round number may seem just rosy – or fly past your attention like one more statistic splattered across a page – what we have now in several respects remains a new and growing market, and did not happen overnight. The present-day U.S. hybrid market actually started as a trickle in 1999 when Honda sold its first few Insights making for a grand total of 17 hybrids sold to American consumers that year. In model year 2000 the Insight’s total was 2,788 and a new car that had started sales in Japan in 1997 called the Toyota Prius splashed onto the scene with 5,562 units sold.

These were the only two hybrid models for sale that year and for 2001 which saw 4,725 Insights and 15,556 Prii sold as the Prius phenomenon began in earnest. For 2002 and 2003 a total of three hybrids were offered with the third one being a Civic, and in 2004 along came modest sales from the Ford Escape (2,993 units), and the Accord Hybrid (1,061 units) which was discontinued three years later. By 2005 the overall market started to heat up with eight hybrids in play, and the Prius doubled its 53,991 units sold in 2004 to 107,897 units in 2005 with other vehicles also accelerating into modest five-figure volumes. In 2006, as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 signed into law by President George Bush, tax credits were offered for up to $3,400 for hybrid cars and $4,000 was allotted for compressed natural gas vehicles. That boost lasted until Dec.

31, 2010 when the focal gaze of policymakers shifted to the new big thing – plug-in cars – which are still being helped along with heavier financial incentives on the federal and state level. By the end of 2010 the hybrid market had blossomed to 29 models. On the low side, as few as 50 Saturn Vues were sold in 2010 and on the upper reaches, 140,928 units were sold of the – can you guess what model? You are correct! It was the Prius, which towered above the next best-selling Honda Insight’s 20,962 and Ford Fusion Hybrid’s 20,816 in 2010. Aside from the Honda and Ford that cracked past 20,000 units in 2010, no other hybrids went much above 15,000 units that year; the total at the beginning of this decade – as the reality is now – was comprised of incremental help from numerous offerings.

Since 2011, hybrid sales have been steadily increasing and today – not counting plug-in hybrids – hybrid passenger cars and truck constitute around 3 percent of America’s roughly 14.5-million vehicle market. 2011 was also the year the Prius crossed 1 million sold in the U.S. and now in its third generation, it continues to swing for the bleachers with around 4.5 times as many units sold per month than the next-best seller – these days the Prius c and Camry Hybrid have been trading places for second-highest. This summer, as the “Prius Family” crossed 3 million global sales, Toyota did say its Prius sales would marginally decline for this year. And while Toyota did not mention it, Ford has mentioned that its Fusion and C-Max hybrids and other electrified offerings are chipping into Toyota’s share. But long term, Toyota is more than a little bullish on its “iconic” Prius and its trademarked “Hybrid Synergy Drive” (HSD) powertrain formula which is due to be adopted into versions of every single Toyota and Lexus car offered in coming years.

HSD has become such a substantial mpg booster/emissions slasher for any variant model, that Toyota is sidestepping mass-market electric cars , declaring them not ready for prime time, and instead projecting further growth for its hybrid offerings. And coming back to the big picture, with increasing regulatory mandates by the federal government and states that follow California’s mandates, offerings by all automakers are projected to continue to increase. This is where America is 14 years into it, and while yet a small percentage, the foothold carved out by hybrids – with Toyota accounting for around half – has industry watchers including the president of the Electric Drive Transportation Association telling us hybrid cars as a type are now “mainstream.” A case to call hybrid cars and trucks “mainstream” does exist, but undoubtedly things do have a way to go. -HC- Thanks to intrepid sales stat tracker and regular HybridCars.com reader Emc2 for info used to document this article. 10 Best-Selling Electric Vehicles and Hybrids in 2014 10 Best-Selling Electric Vehicles and Hybrids in 2014 Pickup trucks and midsize sedans are still dominating the U.S. sales charts, but a funny thing is happening with electric vehicles and hybrids.

Their sales are exploding. Plug-in vehicles featuring electric-only power are selling 50 percent better in 2014 than in 2013. U.S. buyers hungered for plug-ins even more in May, with the 10,833 unit sales marking a 90 percent increase over 2013 stats. Of course, there are more plug-ins available than ever before, but other reasons have to be cited as well. Perhaps the obvious, still inconvenient truth about a warming planet is finally making the rounds. In any event, the shift toward more efficient vehicles has proved to be a boon for automakers who have cars and trucks with high marks in fuel economy and reasonable emissions. One perfect example is the Ford Fusion, a popular midsize sedan. Sales were up 15 percent in May for the Fusion overall, but a look at the hybrid’s numbers reveals the source of a major boost. Ford sold 4,641 models of the Fusion Hybrid in May, up 39 percent from the previous year. To paraphrase a line from Arrested Development, there’s money in that banana stand.

Here are the top ten in sales among electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and standard hybrids among U.S. consumers in 2014. Included are the MSRP before destination charge for each automobile. Not included are the state and federal tax incentives offered for electric vehicles. Many thanks to Green Auto Blog and GoodCarBadCar.net for the statistics. 10. Honda Accord Hybrid Even though the Honda Accord is one of the top five sellers in the U.S., it’s surprising how quickly the Accord Hybrid is finding its audience. At an EPA-estimated 50 city mpg ( recently challenged by Consumer Reports), the base model ($29,155) makes practical sense for anyone interested in good fuel economy or a lighter carbon footprint. Through May 2014, 5,753 units of the Accord Hybrid have sold in the U.S. The green car’s performance in May was so solid (1,530 sales) it put the Accord Hybrid on pace with the Chevy Volt (1,684 sales). 9. Toyota Avalon Hybrid Attractive and spacious, the Toyota Avalon has kept the automaker in the full-size market.

The hybrid model ($35,555) adds a dose of high efficiency with 40 mpg in the city (39 mpg highway) to go along with the car’s standard 200 horsepower. Toyota sold 6,662 models of the Avalon Hybrid through May 2014, which marks a dip of 4 percent compared to 2013. In May, Avalon sales rose 29 percent. 8. Lexus CT200h All told, Lexus hybrids actually outsold the entire lineup of GM hybrids and EVs through the first five months of 2014. Detroit, we have a problem. Toyota’s luxury and performance line posted 16,160 vehicles sold through May to GM’s 14,484 units. The Lexus CT200h ($32,050) can post 42 mpg combined in its travels, making it a slick and efficient way to get around. With 6,816 units sold through May 2014, CT200h sales are up 13 percent on the year. 7.

Chevy Volt GM’s top green performer had a decent May with a 5 percent increase in sales at 1,684 units. Through the first five months of the year, the Chevy Volt has posted 6,838 sales to U.S. consumers, which is down over 4 percent on the year compared to 2013 stats. The Volt — as well as the Cadillac ELR, which operates on the same drivetrain — can get between 35 and 40 miles of electric-only range before switching to the gas engine for a full vehicle’s range. 6. Ford C-Max Hybrid This Ford hybrid keeps something of a low profile yet is still holding a spot in the top ten among U.S. green cars with 45 city mpg. Through May 2013, the C-Max Hybrid ($25,170) has posted 7,570 sales to U.S. auto consumers. In fact, that represents a tumble of of nearly 50 percent compared to 2013 sales. What’s the rumpus?

The plug-in C-Max Energi ($32,920) is grabbing all the customers with 21 miles of electric range and 108 MPGe, giving Ford a cannibalizing situation. C-Max Energi plug-ins have sold 2,940 units in 2014, which is an increase of 45 percent. May sales of the Energi plug-in were up 74 percent. 5. Nissan Leaf May was the Nissan Leaf’s month. The all-electric little guy can get 80 miles on a full charge and hit the mpg equivalent of 128 MPGe. Nissan sold 3,117 units of the Leaf ($28,980) in May, which marked a 46 percent increase over 2013 stats. Though the first five months of 2014, Leaf sales are up 36 percent with 10,389 units already on the books. 4. Tesla Model S Tesla has firmly planted itself in the top ten of green cars sold in the U.S.

With its flagship Model S ($71,070) priced way above the other entries on this list, it’s impresive that Tesla has moved “about” 10,761 through May 2014. That’s what a great car will do for you. Since Tesla doesn’t offer monthly sales quotes or separate U.S. stats from overseas figures, Green Auto Blog has to estimate the electric automaker’s monthly tally based on its quarterly reports. At the moment, the best guess puts Model S sales around 2,150 cars a month in the U.S. 3. Fusion Hybrid Ford has a good-looking hybrid in its Fusion ($26,270), but the automaker also has a smart pricing strategy with this 47 mpg car costing just $2,265 more than the Fusion SE. The same strategy worked for the Lincoln MKZ (up 58 percent in 2014), but with the Fusion Hybrid Ford has the third-best selling green car in the U.S. (17,784 units) in 2014. Sales jumped 39 percent on the midsize beauty in May.

Ford’s Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid EV is having an even better year than the MKZ Hyrbid. With 4,296 cars sold through May 2014, the Fusion Energi Plug-in’s sales are up 260 percent. 2. Toyota Camry Hybrid Like Ford, Toyota has recognized the impact an automaker can make in the U.S. by taking its beloved midsize sedan and adding an electric motor. Americans bought 17,897 models of the Camry Hybrid ($26,330) through the first five months of 2014, which is a decrease of 10 percent over 2013 even though sales were up 22 percent in May. As with most trail-blazing companies, it’s impossible to keep the lion’s share of the market when the competition realizes they must get on board. Four of the top ten for Toyota ain’t bad, anyhow. 1. Toyota Prius It’s nothing shocking to find Toyota at the top of the list in U.S. hybrid and EV sales. The Japanese automaker has sold 88,452 units of the different Prius models to U.S.

buyers through May 2014, which blew out the nearest competition (also a Toyota) by over 70,000 cars. Americans bought 51,760 units of the Prius Liftback alone alongside 16,992 units of the Prius V. Even the Prius plug-in (7,729 sales) would have placed No. 7 on its own if isolated on this list. Any way you slice it, Toyota has the country’s favorite green car by a landslide. The Prius has long been the state of California’s most popular car, so one element of Toyota’s recipe for auto sales supremacy is clear: sell more cars than any other automaker in the biggest U.S. market. Californians have shown their willingness to embrace cleaner cars and backed it up at dealerships. If GM or Ford would like a bigger piece of the action on their home turf, Detroit’s Big Two would be advised to continue increasing their green car stables. There’s a lot of money up for grabs. More from Wall St.

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In 20th place, Toyota Prius, seen here at the small C hybrid Bill Pugliano, Getty Images In 19th place, Ford Explorer Ford, Wieck In 18th place, GMC Sierra Alan Vanderkaay In 16h place, Ford Focus Tom Nowak In 15th place, Hyundai Elantra Hyundai, Wieck In 14th place, Chevrolet Equinox Tom Drew In 13th place, Toyota RAV4 Toyota In 12th place, Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet In 11th place, Ford Escape Ford, Wieck In 10th place, Ford Fusion Ford In 9th place, Honda Civic Honda, Wieck In 8th place, Honda CR-V Honda, Wieck In 7th place, Nissan Altima Nissan In 5th place, Honda Accord EVAN SEARS/Cars.com In 4th place, Toyota Camry Mark Lennihan, AP in third place, Ram 1500, seen here as the Power Wagon John M.Discher In 2nd place, Chevrolet Silverado Chevrolet In first place, the reigning champion for the 33rd year, Ford F-Series Ford Like this topic

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You may also like these photo galleries: Replay Ford's F-Series pickup is the nation's sales leader. (Photo: Ford) For a 33rd year, Ford's F-Series pickup took its place at the head of the top 20 best-selling vehicles in the USA, outselling all other car and truck models. The Ford pickup's lead was so great that it remained on top despite a sales decline in 2014 compared with 2013. It still trumped the No. 2 finisher — its archrival Chevrolet Silverado pickup — by more than 200,000 vehicles. There were so many F-Series trucks sold last year, Ford says, that if they were all parked bumper-to-bumper, they would snake from Los Angeles to New York City — with about 50 miles to spare. That's 753,851 trucks sold in 2014, a 1.3% decrease from a year ago. The sales decrease reflected the changeover to a new F-150, one that will test buyers' acceptance of a body made of aluminum instead of steel to save weight and fuel.

Beyond the Ford, trucks of all types — pickups, SUVs and crossovers — made big gains in 2014 on the top 20 best-sellers list. Detroit 3 full-size pickups placed 1, 2 and 3 for the year, with the Ram from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles moving up to third place on the strength of 23.6% sales gain, highest of any vehicle in the top 20. And GMC Sierra, a corporate premium cousin to the No. 2 Silverado, worked its way up to 18th place. Finishing off the year, December's auto sales totals showed the highest mix of trucks, including SUVs, crosssovers and vans, since the same month in 2005, according to Edmunds.com, at 55.4% of new vehicles sold being trucks, vs. 44.8% for cars. SUVs making the top 20 list include Ford's Explorer at No. 19, Chevrolet Equinox at No. 14, Toyota RAV4 at No. 13, Ford Escape at No. 11 and Honda CR-V at No. 8.

"It just shows people wanting these SUV's compared to some of the cars," says Jessica Caldwell, analyst for Edmunds.com. In the shootout of the sedans, Toyota Camry comes in fourth place as the nation's most popular car for 2014. Its 428,606 sales tally was comfortably ahead of its traditional rival, Honda Accord, at 388,374. The midsize sedan from the third of Japan's Big 3, the Nissan Altima, didn't finish far behind. It was in seventh place, right behind sixth-place Toyota Corolla. Altima also had the tightest finish in the top 20. It stayed ahead of the Honda CR-V compact SUV by a mere 625 vehicles out of 335,644 sold. Altima was the only Nissan in the top 20. While its core vehicles, also including the Sentra compact and the Rogue SUV, usually are on buyers' consideration lists, "they always get lost in the conversation," says Alec Gutierrez, analyst for Kelley Blue Book. The issue isn't lost on Nissan.

Fred Diaz, the brand's top sales executive in the U.S., says he "started looking for the big marketing moment," like the Super Bowl, to make a bigger splash for the brand. Interestingly, Toyota's gas-saving Prius hybrids, including the little C and bigger V wagon in addition to the familiar hatchback, limped home in 20th place, despite the hit the drop in gas prices gave to its sales in the latter half of the year. The hybrids managed nonetheless to fend off strong challenges from three SUVs — Nissan's Rogue and Jeep's Cherokee and Grand Cherokee. 439 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN 6 COMMENTEMAILMORE Read or Share this story: NEVER MISS OUT Managing Your Money Master your money with the latest business and investment news, articles and tips from financial experts each Friday. Top 20 Best-Selling Cars In America - April 2014 - GOOD CAR BAD CAR GOOD CAR BAD CAR Top 20 Best-Selling Cars In America - April 2014 By Timothy Cain on 5/01/2014 Email This BlogThis!

Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest The 22nd-best-selling car in the United States in April 2014 was the Chevrolet Camaro, a car which now leads the Ford Mustang in the year-to-date muscle car standings. Like the Camaro, the Toyota Camry has four wheels, plus a steering wheel. And an engine, a heater, and some other similar features. Unlike the Camaro, which is astoundingly popular in relative terms the Camry basically sells all the time. Discounting weekends and the Easter holiday break, Americans registered 1267 Camrys per day in April, nearly one per minute. It almost goes without saying that the Camry was the best-selling car in America in April 2014. The Camry now leads the second-ranked Honda Accord by 18,980 sales heading into May. Its little brother, the Corolla, ranked third with a similar 20% year-over-year improvement in April. Its overtly hybrid sibling, the Toyota Prius, was the 17th-best-selling car in America.

The three Toyotas were joined by two Hondas, two Fords, three Nissans, three Chevrolets, two Hyundais and two Kias, and individual nameplates from Volkswagen, Subaru, and BMW. The top-ranked Ford, the midsize Fusion, enjoyed its best ever month in March - Fusion sales fell 1% year-over-year in April.

Question: What is the best-selling hybrid car in the United States?
Answer: Toyota Prius