Monthly Archives: January 2008

HUMMER H3T Video

We may be a little late on the HUMMER H3T crusing around in the snow video, but better late than never right? The video was released by GM prior to the H3T’s first public appearance at the Chicago Auto Show next week. Also included are a few comments from HUMMER’s …

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What HX means for HUMMER, Jeep Brands

The general consensus is that HUMMER will be producing a smaller vehicle in the near future, most likely called the H4. After my conversation with Carl Zipfel, HUMMER’s director of exterior design, my consensus is that it will be very similar to the HX concept that appeared at the Detroit …

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First Look: HUMMER H3T Pickup Truck Coming This Summer

Today started out with some grainy HUMMER H3T scans, and ended with a complete embargo break – mostly in part by the angry folks at PickupTruck.com, who were upset with Truck Trend’s ‘accidental’ embargo break that hit newsstands well before the scheduled embargo date. For a more complete breakdown of …

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HUMMER H3T Sneak Peek Photos

We’re still sticking to HUMMER H3T embargo, but the newest Truck Trend hit newsstands (early, by mistake) with some images of the newest HUMMER pickup truck. The HUMMER H3T is set to debut at the Chicago Auto show in a few weeks. So, for now, we’ll let the images speak …

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HUMMER H3 Makes Diesel Debut in 2009

Don’t get too excited, America – the HUMMER H3 diesel engine available in calendar year 2009 will only be available to international markets. HUMMER’s General Manager Martin Walsh says the diesel engine helps show HUMMER’s commitment to enhance fuel economy, which includes the use of biofuels. Walsh also suggested that …

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GM Barely Edges Out Toyota in 2007 Sales

General Motors has held onto its 77-year run of being the world’s largest automaker, barely edging out Toyota by about 3,000 units in 2007. GM’s global sales rose 3% to 9,369,524 compared to Toyota’s 6% rise to around 9,366,000 – that estimate coming from a Toyota spokesperson, with promise of …

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HUMMER’s Head Honcho Discusses Future of H2

With ever increasing demands to enhance fuel efficiency, how does a brand like HUMMER survive? With the cancellation of the H1 model, the largest vehicle in HUMMER’s fleet, many enthusiasts fear that the H2 may be next on the chopping block. HUMMER’s General Manager Martin Walsh recently gave some insight …

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HUMMER.com ranks #1 by J.D. Power and Associates – Again

For the second consecutive year, and third time in four years (see first and second), J.D. Power and Associates have named HUMMER.com #1 in usefulness to new-vehicle shoppers among automotive manufacturer websites, according to CNNmoney.com. Shoppers evaluate websites on four criteria: appearance, speed, navigation, and information/content. “HUMMER continues to set …

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HUMMER H3R Makes GM Style Appearance

Thanks to the crew at TopSpeed.com, we now have video available of the HUMMER H3R at the GM Style Event that kicked off the Detroit Auto Show last weekend. What would I do without bloggers with better A/V equipment than me? Thanks guys!

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HUMMER HX Concept – Behind the scenes video

Thanks to the crew at GMnext, we now have some more insight into the design of the HUMMER HX concept straight from members of the design team. Keep an eye out for a few people in the video. First, David Rojas — one of the 3 young designers right out …

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