Prius Fever in Texas

According to MSBNC.com, "Texans are flocking to purchase the most popular hybrid model, the Toyota Prius." In Houston, wait time for a new Prius is 4 to 6 months. “Most have excellent credit, lots of equity. People trade in their high-end cars for these hybrids. They are doing it because the cars are gas efficient and environmentally friendly.”

Some dealers have had buyers pay as much as $10,000 above sticker price to lay claim to available Prii. More on this story from MSNBC.