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	Top Five Dare-to-be-Different Green Cars A couple years back, the New York Times ran a front-page story on the Toyota Prius, then America's best-selling hybrid vehicle. In typically thorough fashion, the Gray Lady took a long, hard look at the green-machine cult, aiming to discover what makes hybrid owners tick. For the astute car nut, the conclusions the paper drew were anything but surprising: As it turns out, the number-one reason people buy Priuses isn't fuel economy. It's image. The Times article referenced a survey conducted by CNW Market Research of Bandon, Oregon, in which 57 percent of Prius owners admitted that they bought their cars because "it makes a statement about me." A mere 36 percent cited superior fuel mileage as their main motivator. Enthusiasm and behind-the-wheel fun didn't even make the list. Nor did the notion of standing out from the crowd.more CLICK TO READ MORE | CLICK TO SEE PHOTOS		First Look: 2009 Mini Coupe Concept Designers traded the rear seats for some extra style. more First Drive: 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor The Raptor is simply incredible when the ground goes soft. more 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT Coupe With a V-6, automatic, and yellow paint, the car is still menacing. more Around the block in the ambitious Hyundai Equus It's no surprise that the car feels very similar to the Genesis. more
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