Even though many experienced storm chasers were consulted before the movie Twister came out in 1996, the film was still heavily criticized for its lack of authenticity. The Vortex 2 fleet made a stop in Wakita, Oklahoma – home of the ‘Twister Museum’ and got a chance to compare some …
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HummerGuy.net Acquires 2009 HUMMER H3 Showcase Vehicle
We’re proud to announce that HummerGuy.net has acquired a 2009 HUMMER H3 that will undergo a series of upgrades and modifications. We decided to get in on the action after keeping up with Four Wheeler Magazine’s “Project Trail Hugger” H3, and put our own spin on a vehicle. We won’t …
Read More »Armored H2 Makes CSI New York Season Finale Cast
HUMMERs make lots of appearances in TV shows – remember the H3 chase through Dallas on Walker Texas Ranger? And while an H2 has a standing role in CSI Miami, CSI New York is has decided to use a unique armored HUMMER H2 in its season finale airing Thursday. The …
Read More »HUMMER Brand Sale Narrows to Two Bidders
Early Monday, General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson updated the media on the overall progress of the company’s restructuring plan, including the race for the HUMMER brand. It was previously indicated that HUMMER had narrowed the field of suitors to three, and Henderson said that they are still in talks with …
Read More »Family Off Road Trip Turns Deadly in Texas
Wheelers everywhere are mourning the loss today of a 7 year old boy who was shot and killed last week while on an off road adventure with his family Northeast of Houston. Donald Coffey Jr. was riding with his 5-year-old sister and family friend while his father drove through an …
Read More »Storm Chasing HUMMER H3T Joins Largest Tornado Study in History
If you’ve ever seen the movie Twister, you’re familiar with the idea storm chasing and dropping specially designed weather devices called ‘pods’ in the direct path of a tornado. Because of its unique capabilities a HUMMER H3T was selected to join this year’s VORTEX2 storm-chasing mission, which has been billed …
Read More »HUMMER H3 Awarded Low Cost of Ownership Score
Cars.com recently compiled data from eight categories to calculate a vehicle’s true cost of ownership, and of the top ten recommended vehicles, the 2009 HUMMER H3 had the fourth lowest cost over five years. Eight categories were measured: depreciation, fees and taxes, financing, insurance, fuel, maintenance, opportunity cost and repairs. …
Read More »HUMMER Decision Delayed Until May
After a GM press conference on Monday yielded few details on sale of HUMMER, we were skeptical that a final decision would be announced by month end as earlier reported. Upon further investigation our suspicions were confirmed. In Monday’s SEC filing, GM said this regarding their progress on HUMMER: “We …
Read More »GM Mum on HUMMER Deal, Axes Pontiac
General Motors President and CEO Fritz Henderson held a media conference this morning to discuss the progress on their viability plan. While HUMMER wasn’t a main focus of the talk, Henderson did reiterate that a sale is likely and that GM is currently considering several offers. When taking questions, Henderson …
Read More »HUMMER to Change Certified Pre-Owned Coverage
If you’ve been thinking of getting a certified pre-owned HUMMER, you may want to think sooner rather than later. After Saturday, the warranty coverage on a certified pre-owned HUMMER or Cadillac purchase will be limited instead of bumper-to-bumper. This move is to bring the coverage in line with other premium …
Read More »HUMMER Celebrates Earth Day
Simply put, there are no other vehicles that embrace Mother Nature’s extreme elements the same way a HUMMER does. Most vehicles try to avoid flooded areas, rocky terrain, and mud pits. HUMMERs and their owners see these as opportunities for fun and adventure – not obstacles to steer clear of. …
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