Yearly Archives: 2009

GM Unlikely to Close HUMMER Deal By Q3

GM had expected to close the sale of HUMMER to Tengzhong by the end of September, and those familiar with the matter say that meeting that self-imposed goal is “looking less likely.” According to those sources, GM may have been “overly optimistic” given all the deals GM is currently trying …

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Be the First to Drive the HUMMER HX Concept!

Even though the HUMMER HX is a just concept vehicle, ever since its debut in Detroit in 2008 its garnered worldwide attention and is largely believed to be an indication of where the HUMMER brand is going in the future. Now fans will be able to drive the HUMMER HX …

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HUMMER Names Southeast Michigan for World Headquarters

South Carolina, Tennessee, and Michigan were all in the running for the location of HUMMER new global headquarters and today it will be announced that HUMMER will create their global headquarters in Southeast Michigan. To sweeten the deal, the state of Michigan offered the automaker a state tax credit of …

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Illiana HUMMER Club Supports Education in Gary

Every year residents in Gary, Indiana hold a “Back to School” parade to support education efforts in the area. This year the parade had over 100 entrants, and included members the Illiana HUMMER Club. Following the city’s police and fire departments, 10 club members with HUMMERs of all types rumbled …

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AM General Readies HUMVEE Fleet for Afghanistan

Growing up in Northern Indiana in the small town where HUMVEEs are manufactured, it was always fascinating to see the paint schemes change with the global political climate. During the First Gulf War the plant’s holding areas went from a sea of green to a desert of sand-colored vehicles. Now, …

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HUMMER Club Visits Silver Lake Sand Dunes

We were only able to make it to day one during the HUMMER Club’s two-day event in the Michiana area (just combine Michigan and Indiana – seriously – that what they call it), but we were able to track down some pictures of day two at the Silver Lake Sand …

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Convicted HUMMER Fire-Bomber May See Early Prison Release

While police in Portland search for a HUMMER vandal, lawyers in California are fighting for one’s release. The name William Cottrell came up during the coverage of a Portland HUMMER dealership that saw 15 vehicles damaged by harsh chemicals last weekend (photos). In 2003, Cottrell was convicted for his part …

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HUMMER is King on Russia’s Dangerous, Rough Roads

As car sales in Russia plummet 50%, the HUMMER brand is doing something remarkable: Doubling their sales numbers when every other automaker is down double digits. NPR had a story this morning about the trend and what may be behind it. They interviewed one of the founders of the Russian …

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FBI Joins Portland HUMMER Vandal Investigation

The FBI has joined the investigation to find those responsible for vandalizing 15 HUMMERs over the weekend at a Portland, Oregon dealership. Given the circumstances , it is expected that this was done by an eco-terrorist, who thinks dispersing powerful acid in public areas isn’t nearly as offensive as driving …

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Chinese Regulator has Not Received Application for HUMMER Deal

On Tuesday, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce said the agency had not yet received an application from Tengzhong to purchase HUMMER from GM. According to Reuters, Tengzhong has submitted the application to other government agencies, but not to Commerce. Last week the application was reviewed by the National …

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