Hybrid vehicle demand soars Buyers face long waits and some pay premiums for latest fuel-efficient cars. By Christine Tierney / The Detroit News In March 2004, a year before Toyota Motor Corp. began assembling hybrid versions of its Highlander SUV, Vince Procopio secured a choice spot on the waiting list with a $200 deposit. His order assured him the second gas-electric Highlander delivered to his dealer in Center Line. Procopio grew tired of waiting and bought a secondhand Jaguar S-Type, but he held on to his Highlander order. Last month, he sold it for $499 on the eBay online marketplace. >> Read More @ The Detroit News
