Four Wheeler has officially named their project H3 “Project Trail Hugger.” A fitting name – we like it! The most recent additions to their truck are both factory accessories – roof marker lamps and rocker panel protection. The rocker panels are extremely strong metal tubes that can help protect the body of the truck during off-roading, which is why you’ll see them installed on all the HUMMER H3T’s used in the Swamp Lake and Moab runs. The roof marker lamps don’t have much other purpose than looking great – especially at night. The truck is coming along nicely – stay tuned for more!
In a little less than a month Robbie Knievel, son of the infamous Evel Knievel, will attempt to jump 20 HUMMER H2s at Texas Motor Speedway. The show is set to begin just prior to the Bombardier Learjet 550k IndyCar event on June 7th.
“To me, the jump is all about the show for the audience,” Knievel said. “Nobody puts on a show anymore. As an entertainer and growing up with my dad and being the son of Evel Knievel, it’s a great thing to get to do this for a living. Guys still come up to me now and say, ‘This is my dad that brought me to see your dad, and here’s my son that I brought to see you.’ That’s pretty cool to think that we span three generations.” (more…)
The 2009 HUMMER H3T made a rare, out-of-auto-show appearance last week at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. The hotel was hosting General Motors’ “fleet and commercial show,” and one of the bartenders at the resort snapped these pictures. GM had some other new vehicles on display including the ZR1 Corvette and the Chevy Camaro.
It looks like someone wanted to test out the HUMMER H3T’s water fording capability in the resort’s pool! For the record – it’s capable of fording 24 inches. The H3T looks like it is equipped with a GM accessory wheel that we haven’t seen before, but will likely be available through dealerships.
The UAW faithful at American Axle will soon be entering week 12 of their strike which has idled General Motors plants across the nation, including the HUMMER H2 plant in Mishawaka, IN and the HUMMER H3 plant in Shreveport, LA. I know many visitors to the site work at HUMMER dealerships and related businesses around the country who are feeling the effects of halted production. There are also a lot of folks interested in purchasing HUMMERs who are unable to find their desired vehicles due to low inventory. Here is the latest in the American Axle/UAW strike. (more…)
HUMMER’s parent company General Motors is rolling out a new promotion for recent college graduates. New grads will now be eligible to receive ‘supplier pricing’ from GM, which is a decent discount – it’s the same discount that GM allows it’s employees to give out twice a month to a friend or family members. Here’s the FAQ: (more…)
Prior to the NFL draft where the St. Louis Rams selected Chris Long as their second overall pick, HUMMER named long as the “Top Rookie” for 2008. The honor comes with benefits: the keys to a brand new 2008 HUMMER H2.
Long received the keys on April 25th during a ceremony in Times Square. This is the third consecutive year that HUMMER has honored a player that it feels is ‘Like Nothing Else.”
“Chris Long is a rookie who truly exemplifies the spirit of HUMMER,” said Martin Walsh, general manager for HUMMER. “Not only does he showcase talent and courage on the gridiron, but he equally exhibits strong character off of the field, a perfect match for the HUMMER brand.”
Thanks to the videography by Jason Jacopian with Micron and some nice editing by HUMMER’s PR folks, we now have some footage of Team HUMMER at the Terrible’s Town 250 in Primm, NV.
Avis has an amusing new commercial featuring a minivan that is jealous of its owner’s rental experience with a HUMMER H3. Though, I’m sure some of those rental H3s have more fun than others. Enjoy the clip!
In a recent head-to-head test by Saudi Auto, one of the premier automotive magazines in the Middle East, the HUMMER H3 triumphed over the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The vehicles were taken to a test track that was specifically designed for testing four wheel drive vehicles at the Bahrain International Circuit in order to keep the obstacles fair.
The editors at Saudi Auto chose the HUMMER H3 over the Toyota FJ because of its increased off-road ability and interior refinement.
“We felt that the HUMMER H3 was particularly deserving of the Saudi Auto Editor’s Choice award for a number of reasons. It possesses a greater ability to cross rough terrain than its competitor, helped by its higher ground clearance and better approach and departure angles; it looks great, inside and outside; and it offers much equipment that is not available in its competitor,” said Bakur Azher, Publisher and Editor in Chief, Saudi Auto.
HUMMER announced a partnership today with Tread Lightly which will provide grants to outdoor recreation sites for land use education and management, as well as trail maintenance. For years, HUMMER has worked in tandem with Tread Lightly to educate owners and operators how to minimize their environmental impact while enjoying nature. Now HUMMER has taken that relationship a step further.
“This partnership comes at a critical time, especially for recreation activities involving the use of off-highway vehicles,” said Tread Lightly’s executive director Lori McCullough. “These grants will help land management agencies implement their new travel management policies in a way that helps both recreationists and the great outdoors.” (more…)
Four Wheeler has officially named their project H3 “Project Trail Hugger.” A fitting name – we like it! The most recent additions to their truck are both factory accessories – roof marker lamps and rocker panel protection. The rocker panels are extremely strong metal tubes that can help protect the body of the truck during off-roading, which is why you’ll see them installed on all the HUMMER H3T’s used in the Swamp Lake and Moab runs. The roof marker lamps don’t have much other purpose than looking great – especially at night. The truck is coming along nicely – stay tuned for more!
In a little less than a month 
The UAW faithful at American Axle will soon be entering week 12 of their strike which has idled General Motors plants across the nation, including the HUMMER H2 plant in Mishawaka, IN and the HUMMER H3 plant in Shreveport, LA. I know many visitors to the site work at HUMMER dealerships and related businesses around the country who are feeling the effects of halted production. There are also a lot of folks interested in purchasing HUMMERs who are unable to find their desired vehicles due to low inventory. Here is the latest in the American Axle/UAW strike. 
