Hybrids and Hummers

As the world watches the war on TV, auto manufacturers are watching too.

After all, the conflict in the Middle East could influence the kind of cars we drive.

As gas prices rise, the hybrid continues to grow in popularity.

But other Americans want a popular icon of the first Gulf War parked in their driveways.

As NHPR correspondent Rebecca Kaufman reports, the General Motors Hummer is getting a great deal of free - and paid - advertising.