With all of the turmoil in the automotive industry, along with all of the new and spreading developments in terms of the kinds of vehicles that you can purchase, you may be having a hard time making sense of it all. What's really the best option for you and when's the best time to make your move?

Of course hybrid cars are really the driving force behind much of the market these days. While the Prius is still by far the most popular and most efficient mainstream hybrid vehicle, there are many other new options such as the Ford Focus. Additionally, many popular luxury vehicles and SUVs are now even coming in hybrid models as more people are growing interested in this trend for environmental efficiency.

The point is that you really get a lot of style and functionality across a wide range of vehicle classes today if you want to pursue a hybrid. But you don't have to go the hybrid route, because another popular and environmentally friendly option is available with clean diesel cars. Clean diesel technology is much cleaner than typical gasoline, and is also more fuel efficient as well.

While the original surge of Cash for Clunkers has passed, you can expect similar if smaller projects and reward systems in the future as the car companies need more life injected into them. Additionally, with new models being released in the fall, creating a need to get old models out the door, the summertime and afterwards on the big holidays is always a great time to make your move.

So if you need a new vehicle, the world will be at your fingertips. You can help the environment by going hybrid or clean diesel, and hopefully there will be more savings and rewards programs debuting as the economy continues its slow recovery.