Automakers are rolling out new hybrids at the North American International Auto Show

With hybrid sales booming, automakers are making a bigger push on hybrids at this years North American International Auto Show in Detroit. GMC, Toyota, Ford and Subaru are all expected to show up with new models. Toyota has it's new Camry to show off, while Ford has a new diesel-electric hybrid. The Auto Show opens to the public on January 14th.

GM is showcasing teh Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid as well as the Chevrolet Tahoe SUV, although the Tahoe will not be available until 2007. The Vue is not a full hybrid, so will not run on electric power at low speeds. Toyota will be showing off it's latest Camry hybrid.

Demand for hybrid vehicles is still higher than supply, so keep expecting this market to grow. Although some buyers have been disappointed with the EPA's estimates of savings, others have been recently motivated to buy with the new tax breaks available this year. New buyers should be aware that the tax break will be phased out after the automaker sells 60,000 hybrids, so buyers at the end of the year may be left out.