Monthly Archives: August 2009

GM, Tengzhong to Finalize HUMMER Deal This Week

General Motors and China’s Tengzhong are expected to reach definitive agreements this week according to those familiar with the matter (We think Bloomberg may have been a week off!). Once the agreements are finalized, all negotiations will cease and the deal will be submitted to regulatory bodies in the United …

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Contents of HUMMER Deal Leaked Online, H4 Coming by 2012?

We don’t speak or read much Chinese, but luckily for us, other news sites have already translated 163.com’s report that outlines the terms of Tengzhong’s purchase of HUMMER from GM, and mentions production of the new H4. Here is what has been disclosed via “exclusive sources:” 1. Tengzhong will buy …

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GM Finalizing HUMMER Sale This Week?

General Motors could be ready to sign off on the sale of HUMMER this week, according to Bloomberg, citing two people familiar with the negotiations. While it seems a bit premature, GM and Tengzhong could be finalizing the details in order to submit it to both Chinese and American regulatory …

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New HUMMER HX Concept Interior Video

We’ve got another HUMMER HX video to share with you – and this animation shows the details of the interior. The HX video shows the four bucket seat configuration, and the three center dash screens that are customizable for both on and off-road modes. The screens show pertinent driver information …

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HUMMER H3, H3 Alpha Racing Vegas to Reno

The longest off-road race in the United States is underway today, and after everything went well with tech and contingency yesterday, the HUMMER H3 and H3 Alpha race trucks are set to tackle the Best in the Desert’s Vegas to Reno race. Rod Hall Racing is entering the two H3s …

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HUMMER Bidder Nabs Chery Auto VP

Sichuan Tengzhong, the company with a tentative agreement to purchase HUMMER from GM, has reportedly nabbed a top executive from Chery Auto to direct the proposed Shanghai division of HUMMER according to reports out of China. The details of brand purchase are still being worked out, but it looks like …

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HUMMERs and Assault Rifles – Like Peas and Carrots?

“Hummers and guns just seem to go together,” said one HUMMER owner and attendee of Lynch HUMMER’s latest off-road event in Chesterfield, MO. In June, we learned that owner Jim Lynch was interested in expanding his local and online business by adding shooting accessories to the mix, and it looks …

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Video Showcases HUMMER HX’s Exterior

As part of our ongoing effort to provide as much information as possible about current and future HUMMER models, we’ve added a video animation of the HUMMER HX to our model information page. The animation of the HX’s exterior showcases the concept’s removable roof panels and fenders. Also featured are …

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