Archive | November, 2006
Flex Fuel Hummer H3 Confirmed by GM’s Chief
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 show in Las Vegas – [...]
Continue reading...Indiana Hummer H2 Plant to Cut 160 Jobs
28. November 2006
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 with demand. Sales fell from [...]
Continue reading...All Black Custom Hummer H2 Makes Debut
27. November 2006
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. The truck started as a [...]
Continue reading...Dallas Hummer Dealership Gears Up For Holidays
24. November 2006
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 custom Hummer updates to come [...]
Continue reading...Hummers coming to India? Not so fast.
23. November 2006
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 other vehicles like the Chevy [...]
Continue reading...Hummer H2 Wins Baja 1000
22. November 2006
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 H2 demonstrated once again why [...]
Continue reading...Army Orders $1.1 Billion in New Hummers
21. November 2006
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 is expected to be completed [...]
Continue reading...Hummer H4 Unveiling at Detroit Auto Show
20. November 2006
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 the Hummer H4 will allow [...]
Continue reading...Modified Hummer H1 Puts Out the Flames
18. November 2006
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 to put it through its [...]
Continue reading...Mixed 2006 Hummer Incentive News
16. November 2006
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 models, and in order to [...]
Continue reading...Hummer H3 Coming to India
15. November 2006
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 used to, especially while reversing. [...]
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30. November 2006
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