It's no secret that Hummers are the poster vehicles for bad behavior. Heck, if I put up a post on a Hummer here on Straightline, the resulting comments are almost always negative. There have even been cases of Eco-Nazis vandalizing Hummers (not by Straightline followers, of course), or any vehicle that exudes mucho-machoismo.
Now it appears Hummer-lovers and other like-minded are fighting back. Literally. In fact the Toyota Pruis has become the anti-Hummer object of hate to many. Actually this (Prius vandalism) is not a new movement, as it's been going on for some time. What is new is that it appears to be gaining ground among vehicular Neanderthals across the planet.
Here's Green Car Advisor's take: Prius Envy or Hybrid Hatred? Something Is Fueling Attacks on Toyota's Mileage Star
Here's Inside Line's take: Violence Against Prius Hybrids Hits All-Time High
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Anyone who hates anything this much really needs professional help.
I think you find that these peoples lives are screwed up and they need someone to blame, someone to take their hate out on because they can't accept their lousy life is their own fault.
My armchair expert opinion.
Doucebags, like everyone else, come in all shapes and sizes (and automotive preferences).
Chris Titus even joked about this - saying there was a Prius on fire in the parking lot at an event.
I gotta believe that a burning lithium ion battery is not good for the environment.
why the bloody hell are people buying the prius anyway? its nothing buy a joke.. it's not good for the environment thanks to how it's made, and the mileage isn't that great nor is the performance..
if you really wanna save the environment buy a small 1.4 diesel or something.. you get nearly 60MPG and much better performance, and most likely cheaper to buy. and the Hummer Nazi's aren't going to be targeting you.