Archive | October, 2008
General Motors (HUMMER) and Chrysler (Jeep) Talk Merger
Last week it was brought to light that General Motors and Chrysler have been in high-level talks about a possible merger. With General Motors being the parent company of HUMMER, and Chrysler the parent company of arch-rival Jeep, we were wondering what would happen if the two brands were forced to merge themselves. Even if [...]
Continue reading...Extended Test Drive and Review: 2009 HUMMER H3T
13. October 2008
This past weekend we got a chance to tool around town in HUMMER’s newest vehicle and first true pickup: The 2009 HUMMER H3T. The one we were driving was nicely equipped with after-market 20-inch wheels with Nitto tires, a diamond-plate bed cover from Diamondback, plus factory roof rails, steps, and brush guard. It’s worth noting [...]
Continue reading...New HUMMER H3T Pickup Commercial makes ‘Ad of the Day’
6. October 2008
Every day, Adweek selects on advertisement to be its ‘Ad of the Day’ and today HUMMER’s newest commercial for the H3T pickup was selected. “The spot is a study in contrasts. A slow, quiet buildup with just some truck and nature sounds gives way to what sounds like a stomping group of adrenaline-fueled outdoor rowdies [...]
Continue reading...AM General Reveals New Light Tactical Vehicle
5. October 2008
New enemies with new tactics are making it necessary to develop new vehicles which is why AM General partnered with General Dynamics Land Systems to design the Joint Lightweight Tactical Vehicle. Last week, their design was unveiled for the first time in Quantico, VA. The Pentagon will test AM General’s JLTV against several other competitors [...]
Continue reading...Custom 2007 Army Green HUMMER
1. October 2008
Here are a couple pictures of the newest custom HUMMER to come out of Dallas. The vehicle started its life as a pewter metallic luxury H2, and was transformed to a flat (no clear coat) army green color for a client. The vehicle is reportedly going to be a ‘ranch only’ off-road vehicle, which will [...]
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14. October 2008
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