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Live Video: Bob Lutz’s Speech at the LA Auto Show

Bob Lutz stepped in to deliver GM’s keynote speech Wednesday from the LA Auto Show after the automaker ousted its CEO Fritz Henderson on Tuesday. After a lengthy intro, Lutz announced that he would not be taking any questions about the “real story” behind Henderson’s departure, and joked that everyone …

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Bob Lutz: Chevy Volt could run on HUMMER Power

We’ve found a little clip to set your weekend off on a good note. Last night, GM VP of design Bob Lutz (the same VP that said global warning was a crock!) was on the Colbert Report. Lutz was brought on the program to talk about GM’s new electric vehicle, …

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GM’s Bob Lutz Calls Global Warming a Crock

At a time when General Motors is preaching about ‘going green’ you don’t except one of the Vice Presidents of the company to say that global warming is a crock. The always outspoken Bob Lutz has once again undoubtedly sent the PR crew at General Motors into a frenzy after …

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Ex HUMMER Chief Replacing GM’s LaNeve

GM announced Tuesday that its top U.S. sales executive, Mark LaNeve would be stepping down in the coming weeks. About eight hours later came news that replacing LaNeve would be Susan Docherty, who was HUMMER’s General Manager during the launch of the H3. LaNeve has accepted a position outside the …

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GM Emerges from Bankruptcy, HUMMER Assets Held by New GM

General Motors emerged from bankruptcy Friday morning, namely by separating itself into two companies. The ‘new GM’ is currently being called Vehicle Acquisition Company, but will later turn into General Motors Company and include four core brands: Cadillac, Buick, Chevy, and GMC. In addition to the core brands, the new …

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General Motors Turns 100 Tuesday

General Motors, HUMMER’s parent company (at least for now), is turning 100 tomorrow. To celebrate, several online events will be held on Tuesday including an online chat with some of GM’s top brass. I’m guessing that any questions about HUMMER will be filtered through the moderators, but you never know. …

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India’s Tata considering HUMMER Acquisition

If you’re watching the news ticker in the automotive industry, you may have seen these three headlines in the last week: 1) GM tells shareholders it may sell the HUMMER brand 2) Accountants reportedly approach India’s Tata, Mahindra to Purchase HUMMER Brand 3) Tata Motors tells shareholders it wants to …

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HUMMER HX Concept Revealed

(Also: Search for the most recent HX news, and check out our HX Information database) After much anticipation, HUMMER revealed their newest HX concept to the masses via the Detroit Auto Show. Loud music, lights, and men repelling from the rafters helped welcome the HUMMER HX to the stage. The …

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HUMMER at NAIAS – Detroit Auto Show Preview

There’s only one reason brave the streets of Detroit in January – the North American International Auto Show – or as most people call it, the Detroit Auto Show. With over 6000 press expected to attend this weekend, it’s one of the most popular venues automakers use to announce new …

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New Hummer Concept Photo Released?

It’s got Hummer wheels, the unmistakable Hummer grille, and looks like it’s ready to hit the trails! However, this vehicle is not in Hummer’s future – in fact, as shown, it’s not in any manufacturer’s future. The vehicle is an artist’s rendering of the Jeep Hurricane concept vehicle that was …

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