Reuters is confirming earlier reports that Indian car-maker Mahindra and Mahindra is in talks with GM regarding a purchase of the HUMMER brand. One of their sources says that Mahindra doesn’t have an overwhelming desire to purchase the brand, but early discussions are continuing. Automakers in Russia and China are …
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New HUMMER HX, H3T Sightings on Transformers Movie Set
Some new images have emerged from the San Pedro, California movie set where the next Transformers movie is being filmed. The picture shows the HUMMER HX concept lined up behind an H3T – both sporting ‘flat’ color paint jobs. Much clearer than the original shots! Source: Transformers Blog, Via Jalopnik
Read More »General Motors Cuts HUMMER Production at H2, H3 Plants
Earlier today, General Motors announced further details of their aggressive ‘realignment’ to current market conditions, this time in the form of manufacturing cuts. A total of 117,000 trucks and SUVs once scheduled for production have been cut. Among those cuts are slowdowns at the HUMMER H2 plant in Indiana, and …
Read More »GM in Hummer Dealer Buyout Talks?
Reuters is reporting that General Motors is quietly trying to tie up loose ends with Hummer dealers, including having buyout discussions: General Motors Corp is in negotiations with Hummer dealers to buy out stores as it looks to sell the SUV brand whose popularity has plunged amid high gas prices, …
Read More »GM Reiterates HUMMER has Interested Buyers
Earlier today, Richard Wagoner reiterated his statement from last week that several parties are interested in purchasing the HUMMER brand. “We have some interested buyers, and I can’t tell you anything beyond that right now but we are moving as fast as we can,” Wagoner told reporters in Michigan. Last …
Read More »General Takes Charge of AM General
AM General, the maker of the military Humvee and civilian HUMMER H2, announced today that retired General Paul Kern will take over as President and COO effective August 1st. Previously that post was held by James Armour, who will remain the company’s CEO. Kern, who served in Vietnam and the …
Read More »HUMMER HX Makes British Debut
While GM’s top brass are determining HUMMER’s fate, the HX concept is off making new friends in Britain. Reviews have been relatively positive from the British International Auto Show, similar to U.S. press coverage of the new vehicle. The HUMMER HX concept runs on FlexFuel, and may even achieve fuel …
Read More »New Middle East HUMMER Colors are ‘Like Nothing Else’
Here in the United States, it isn’t uncommon to see women customizing their own vehicles. However in the Middle East, it’s apparently far less common and HUMMER is doing their part to make it easier for women buyers to have a custom vehicle that is ‘like nothing else.’ “HUMMER H3 …
Read More »HUMMER Sponsors National Forest Trail Cleanup
Earlier this year, HUMMER and Tread Lightly formed a partnership that supports trail maintenance and cleanup activities to promote responsible off road driving. Their latest project lands the two groups in the Sierra National Forest – specifically, the Bald Mountain off-highway vehicle trail in California. If you’d like to volunteer …
Read More »HUMMER not a big story in GM’s big announcment
In this morning’s announcement from GM Headquarters in Detroit, CEO Rick Wagoner laid out his plan to provide 15 billion in necessary funds by the end of 2009. There were two areas discussed, both operational changes and asset sales such as brands and real estate. Operational changes included decreasing truck …
Read More »GM may discuss HUMMER in realignment announcement
General Motors will soon be announcing its plan to “align business to current market conditions.” That single quote is all that GM has given, which has really begun some speculation. Due to the lack of details, it is uncertain if GM will even talk about HUMMER — but we’re betting …
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