This whitepaper provides an overview and analysis of the global hybrid car market. It finds that hybrid car sales were approximately 2.5 million units in 2011 and are estimated to reach around 3 million units by the end of 2013. The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 11.5% from 2013 to 2017. The US currently leads the market with around half of global sales, followed by Japan and Europe. Toyota is the leading manufacturer with 67% market share. Factors such as rising oil prices, environmental concerns, and government incentives are fueling market growth, though high hybrid vehicle costs and competition from electric cars present challenges.