Yearly Archives: 2009

HUMMER Announcement Could Be Delayed, Sale Still Likely

On February 17th, then Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner said GM “will make a final decision to sell or phase out HUMMER by March 31st of this year.” After the events in the last 48 hours, it’s possible the announcement regarding the ultimate fate of HUMMER won’t be made tomorrow …

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GM CEO Rick Wagoner Steps Down

Just two days before an expected announcement about the HUMMER brand, and one day before Obama unveils his plan for the automakers, General Motor’s Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner is stepping down, reportedly at the request of the White House. It is unclear who will take his position, though some …

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HUMMER Brand Decision Deadline Draws Near

General Motors has consistently said the fate of the HUMMER brand would be decided by the end of 2009’s first quarter. With the March 31st deadline quickly approaching, all we know for sure is that HUMMER will not be in GM’s portfolio beyond 2009. The two options still on the …

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General Motors Recalls 2009 HUMMER H3T

General Motors announced that it’s recalling 1,738 HUMMER H3Ts due to an issue with the fuel tank. The 2009 HUMMER H3Ts are being recalled due to a “condition in which the fuel tank front support strap may fracture,” said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “If this occurs, the fuel …

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HUMMER Brand Sale Could be Complete by June 2009

General Motors has effectively said that HUMMER will no longer hold a place in its portfolio, leaving two options on the table: sell HUMMER, or shut it down. We’re becoming increasingly confident that GM has found a buyer for HUMMER, and maintaining that selling the brand could be the best …

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HUMMER Jumps 10 Spots in 2009 JD Power Customer Service Study

Despite a turbulent year for the HUMMER brand, dealers around the country are still providing exceptional customer service according to JD Power’s 2009 Customer Service Index Study. HUMMER moved up 10 places and is now ranked 6th overall. The study looks at satisfaction among vehicle owners who visit a dealership …

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The Future of HUMMER Warranties

With GM’s announcement that HUMMER will no longer be a part of its brand lineup, many current and potential customers are asking the same question: What happens to my HUMMER warranty if GM sells or dissolves the brand? HUMMER’s warranty is a contract between the manufacturer and the owner, and …

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Czech Republic HUMMER Club Takes Happenings to New Level

I’ve been to many HUMMER Happenings across the United States – and even though some of these events were impressive, they’ve all been out-done by our European neighbors. While a typical jaunt in the U.S. may involve a weekend trip to Moab, it’s not uncommon for HUMMER events in the …

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Keeping HUMMER No Longer an Option for General Motors

General Motors submitted their next update to Congress this evening, and although the plan for viability included information about HUMMER, much of it was already known. Even though GM’s actions around HUMMER have been clear for some time, Wednesday was the first time that keeping the HUMMER brand wasn’t even …

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General Motors 6:30PM ET Press Conference LIVE on HummerGuy.net

This post will stream General Motor’s press conference live from Detroit in about 10 minutes. Initial reports are that HUMMER’s fate may be delayed for another month, and that Saturn will be phased out by 2011. More details to follow – click play to see the countdown.

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China’s Sichuan Auto denies interest in GM’s HUMMER

Reuters is retracting an earlier report that China’s Sichuan Auto was in talks with General Motors to purchase the HUMMER Brand. “It’s a complete rumor. We have never had discussions with GM, nor are we interested in HUMMER,” a senior company executive said Wednesday. As GM roles out its plan …

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