Archive | October, 2007
Hummer officially announces production of H3T Pickup
The spyshots have been around and the rumors swirling – now GM has made it official that production of Hummer’s first pickup truck, the H3T, will begin next year. Slated to hit dealerships the Summer of 08, the Hummer H3T will be larger than a midsize truck, and smaller than a full size truck. “The [...]
Continue reading...Hummer Showcases H2 Safari at 2007 SEMA Show
28. October 2007
Monday is the official start of the 2007 SEMA show in Las Vegas, and the “Hummer H2 Safari Off Road” is one of two Hummer concepts on display. Hummer’s metal to glass ratio is a feature that many, for safety and aesthetic reasons, find appealing. But what do you do when the extra large sunroof [...]
Continue reading...Hummer Reveals H3R (Racing) Concept at 2007 SEMA Show
28. October 2007
While Team Hummer is gearing up for the next Baja 1000 Race, they took a little time out to inspire one of this years showcase vehicles at the 2007 SEMA Show. The H3R is a rally/race inspired Hummer that stretches the limits of the word ‘stock’ when it comes to off-road racing. Team Hummer competes [...]
Continue reading...General Motors, Hummer, OnStar assist with California wildfire relief
27. October 2007
It wasn’t too long ago when the American Red Cross called on its fleet of Hummer vehicles to assist in local relief efforts during some Southern California fires. With the recent wildfires wreaking havoc on the area, GM and subsidiaries Hummer and OnStar are increasing their support. General Motors has donated $100,000 to the American [...]
Continue reading...Hummer Race Trucks Update: Roll Cages Installed
26. October 2007
The two new race trucks Hummer is producing for the Baja race next month have now been torn apart, and are having roll cages installed. The entire interior is stripped from both Hummers to reduce mass. Then, racing seats from MasterCraft and special 5 point safety belts are installed. The final touch on this safety [...]
Continue reading...Hummer airs “Purpose Built” TV Commercial
23. October 2007
Hummer has a new television commercial that focuses on its tough, off-road heritage. The spot compares the Hummer H3 with some very ‘purpose built’ equipment – a fireman’s suit, an emergency flare gun, and a mountain climber’s equipment. The heavily outfitted (with all Hummer brand accessories, of course!) H3 is shown climbing rocks before the [...]
Continue reading...Hummer unveiling H3R and H2 Safari
22. October 2007
Every year General Motors uses the SEMA show as a platform to showcase future models and customized vehicles. This year’s show is no different, with Hummer showcasing two custom vehicles. One of the vehicles will be a modified H3 – the other an H2. Both will have “serious” off-road ability. The “H3R” will be a [...]
Continue reading...Hummer building two new Baja race trucks
18. October 2007
With team owner and racing legend Rod Hall by their side, Hummer is building two new race trucks for the upcoming Baja 1000. Rod Hall and his two sons, Josh and Chad, will be piloting Hummer’s three entries this year in the stock class: a H3 in stock-mini; 2008 H2 SUT in stock full; and [...]
Continue reading...NEW 2008 Custom Hummers
17. October 2007
With the SEMA show right around the corner, it’s hard not to get into the spirit of Custom Hummers! With that in mind, here are some 2008 models that have been added to the Custom Hummer page. These Hummers are showcase vehicles from Sewell Hummer of Dallas, where 2 or 3 new custom Hummers are [...]
Continue reading...2008 “Ultra Marine” Hummer H2 Limited Edition Revealed
12. October 2007
***Update: Last Ultra Marine H2 Available – check out our Buy a HUMMER page!*** In January, Hummer buyers will have the option of purchasing the Ultra Marine Limited Edition H2 – the first limited edition in the 2008 model year. It’s the exterior color that sets Hummer’s limited editions apart from the normal production line, [...]
Continue reading...Team Hummer plays in Baja
11. October 2007
During one of Team Hummer’s recent trips to Baja, they took a little time off to play around in some silt beds. Josh and Rod Hall are Team Hummer’s primary drivers, and it looks like they have some stock units to ‘field’ test in between races. The stock H3’s performed pretty well considering how fine [...]
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30. October 2007
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