Yearly Archives: 2006

International Wins Army Vehicle Bid

The Army?s Tank-automotive and Armanents Command (TACOM) recently awarded International $12.25 million to build a demonstrator vehicle over the next 18 months. Even though the article may suggest it, I don’t think AM General has much to worry about in the near future. However, they should increase the ammount of …

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Dallas Hummer Rental

A new company in Dallas has now opened the first vehicle rental service to exclusively use Hummer H2s and H3s. As part of a new promotion, they are offering $250 any-day rentals. Plus, if you rent Saturday, turn in Monday before noon and get the one-day price! Visit Dallas Hummer …

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H3 Joins Colorado Police Fleet

“The main three reasons we got them is because of visibility, versatility and price,” said Cmdr. Dave Brown of the Lone Tree, CO police department. The city of Lone Tree recently bought two Hummer H3s to add to its small but growing police fleet. Police and city officials say the …

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First Fusion Orange H2 Hits Dealership

The Limited Edition Fusion Orange H2 is now officially out. However, Sewell Hummer of Dallas got a jump on ordering and now has two in stock. The truck is very similar to the Limited Edition Pacific Blue, but has one really cool addition. When the truck is put in reverse, …

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Sewell Hummer of Dallas Announces Plans for Second Pink Hummer H3

Due to the popularity of the first Pink Hummer H3, Sewell Hummer of Dallas has announced plans to do another Pink Custom Hummer H3. The project is slated for completion in early March. If you are interested in this vehicle, contact me and I will put you in touch with …

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Hummer H3x Preview

Part of Hummer’s new strategy is to release an H2 and H3 limited edition every quarter. They started with the Pacific Blue H2, and now it looks like the H3X is next in line (That is, if it beats out the Orange H2). The H3x starts out Luxury package equipped, …

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Team Hummer Gears up for 2006

With some good finishes in 2005, we expect the 2006 Hummer racing scene will be the same. The new H1 Alpha truck is still in production, but should be able to race soon. “We had planned to have the new H1 Alpha Class 8100 Race truck ready in time for …

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Hummer Continues Online Superiority

In a recent Harris Interactive study, Hummer.com has again received high marks. The Study found that Hummer tied for first place with Jeep and Cadillac, all scoring 8.6 out of 10. It’s estimated that among those using the Internet as a source for new vehicle information, two-thirds (68%) say the …

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Inmate Escapes in Hummer

Nikos Boutsikas, a Greek prisoner, had been arrested for stealing. He was able to coax the guards to let him out of his cell, then somehow made his way passed other guards and into what sounds like a specially equiped Greek Humvee. The guards at the gate waved him through …

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GM to offer Certified Pre-Owned Hummers

GM is known for its ?Certified Pre-Owned? vehicles, but Hummer was always a notable exception. Now nearly 4 years after its initial release of civilian oriented Hummers, GM is giving pre-owned buyers more assurance with its addition of Hummer to the certified lineup. In order to become GM certified, Hummers …

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Jeep Advertising takes Turn for the Worse

There is an endless debate in the Hummer world about Jeeps vs. Hummers — especially when it comes to off-roading. But what about advertising? With the introduction of the H3, the two brands are more competitve then ever. However, their advertising campaigns don’t seem to reflect it. In an article …

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