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GM CEO Rick Wagoner’s biggest speech at the L.A. Auto Show will be about plans for a plug-in electric Saturn Vue – but, he will also be discussing the idea of a new flex-fuel version of the Hummer H3. Hummer recently had a flex-fuel H3 on display at the SEMA …
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Indiana Hummer H2 Plant to Cut 160 Jobs
About 160 people found out yesterday they will no longer have jobs at the Hummer H2 plant in Mishawaka, IN. A spokesperson for AM General said many may be able to work somewhere else at AM General, including the Humvee Plant next door, where workers are fighting to keep up …
Read More »All Black Custom Hummer H2 Makes Debut
With every passing year Hummer adds more chrome to the standard H2 – thus making it more difficult to create a ‘black-out’ Hummer H2. This is the newest Sewell Custom Hummer – the only chrome it contains is on the mirror caps, which could also be painted black if needed. …
Read More »Dallas Hummer Dealership Gears Up For Holidays
Sewell Hummer of Dallas is getting into the holiday spirit with their Christmas showroom decorations that surround a custom red Hummer H3. The H3 features red monotone paint, 33inch tires, and all kinds of chrome. Sewell Hummer always has numerous custom vehicles on display for the holiday season – more …
Read More »Hummers coming to India? Not so fast.
Just 10 days after the announcement of the Hummer H3 being released in India, the project is being put on hold. General Motors has decided to push back the release of its ‘super-premium’ brands that include Hummer and Cadillac. GM India feels those vehicles represent a niche market, and suspect …
Read More »Hummer H2 Wins Baja 1000
The Team Hummer H2 extended its winning streak recently, taking first place in the Stock Full Baja 1000 class for the second consecutive year. The H2 was piloted by Josh Hall, son of owner Rod Hall, who also placed 3rd in the Mini Stock class with Team Hummer’s H3. “The …
Read More »Army Orders $1.1 Billion in New Hummers
Even with the end of the AM General contract with the U.S. Military looming in the not to distant future, the Humvee will continue to be the main vehicle of ground transportation. This is evidenced by the recent U.S. Army order of $1.1 billion in new vehicles. The work contracted …
Read More »Hummer H4 Unveiling at Detroit Auto Show
According to AutoWeek, GM will unveil the Hummer H4 Concept vehicle at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. With other manufacturers getting into the small and rugged 4-door SUV market (Dodge Nitro, Jeep Unlimited), the Hummer H3 may be having some competition on (and off!) the roads. Now, the introduction of …
Read More »Modified Hummer H1 Puts Out the Flames
We’ve seen Hummers with flames in the past – but this Hummer’s job is to put them out! The Bridge City, TX fire department utilizes a modified Hummer H1 in order to reach some places in their coverage area. As you can see from the pictures – they also like …
Read More »Mixed 2006 Hummer Incentive News
According to Bloomberg News, GM plans to release incentives to blow out 2006 model year vehicles this weekend – Including the Hummer H3 and Hummer H2. The move will probably take another $500 off the price of an ’06. The problem is most larger dealerships are mostly out of 2006 …
Read More »Hummer H3 Coming to India
India is the latest country to be added as a country to recieve shipments of the South Africa produced Hummer H3. As with other countries, they should be hitting the streets in 2007. The New Delhi media said, “The vehicle is fun to drive, though its bulk takes some getting …
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