If you wondered whether hybrid cars are cool, you should read about how Tom Weatherbee swapped his minivan for a Toyota Prius hybrid two years ago,mostly hoping to save money at the gas pump.

But surprise, surprise! Not only did he get requests from friends for a test drive of his hybrid car. He also basked in the attention he got for its aerodynamic profile.

Weatherbee said "Even the people who own more expensive cars acknowledge the Prius as being pretty cool".