Unfortunately, this will be the first time in years that we haven’t been able to attend the SEMA show in person. For those of you not familiar, the SEMA show is the automotive after-market’s largest exhibition that takes place in Las Vegas and showcases the latest and greatest in vehicle …
Read More »Team HUMMER Wins Big at Silver State 300
This past weekend, Team HUMMER was determined to keep their class leads in ‘Best in the Desert’ points race. Chad Hall took second place in the #4111 HUMMER H3 Alpha while brother Josh and father Rod took first in the #8111 HUMMER H2 SUT and #3111 H3 respectively. The battle …
Read More »Largest U.S. HUMMER Dealer to Close Doors Next Week
At 6,000 square feet, Towbin HUMMER claims to have the largest stand-alone HUMMER dealership in the nation – but not for long. The Las Vegas dealer recently announced that after next Tuesday, September 9th, it will no longer sell or service HUMMER vehicles. Earlier this year owner Dan Towbin told …
Read More »Adventure Photographer uses HUMMER for African Safari
Chris Collard of Adventure Architects, a travel and adventure photography enterprise, set out on a nearly two month African expedition just days ago – and his vehicle of choice is none other than a HUMMER H3. Aside from the ARB Bumper and some other cargo accessories, the H3 appears to …
Read More »Team HUMMER Sweeps 2008 Vegas to Reno Production Classes
Team HUMMER continues its dominance in Vegas to Reno race put on by the Best in the Desert racing association, with Chad, Josh, and Rod Hall all taking the first place finishes in their respective production classes. Chad took the checkered flag in the #4111 Team HUMMER H3 Alpha at …
Read More »Team HUMMER Readies for Vegas to Reno Race
Team HUMMER is preparing for what they hope is another record-setting run at the longest off-road race in the United States, BITD’s Vegas to Reno race. Emily Miller, Team HUMMER’s newest driver, will attempt to be the first woman to pilot the entire 457-mile race. Typically teams break up driving …
Read More »HUMMER H3T Commercial to Showcase Surfers, Kite Surfing
A HUMMER H3T was spotted in Tofino, Canada recently during the filming of a new commercial that features surfing and kite surfing. “We looked at a lot of places before we got here,” said Bill Burns, the location manager for the commercial’s production company. “It’s pretty spectacular.” The filming was …
Read More »HUMMER HX Makes British Debut
While GM’s top brass are determining HUMMER’s fate, the HX concept is off making new friends in Britain. Reviews have been relatively positive from the British International Auto Show, similar to U.S. press coverage of the new vehicle. The HUMMER HX concept runs on FlexFuel, and may even achieve fuel …
Read More »HUMMER not a big story in GM’s big announcment
In this morning’s announcement from GM Headquarters in Detroit, CEO Rick Wagoner laid out his plan to provide 15 billion in necessary funds by the end of 2009. There were two areas discussed, both operational changes and asset sales such as brands and real estate. Operational changes included decreasing truck …
Read More »GM may discuss HUMMER in realignment announcement
General Motors will soon be announcing its plan to “align business to current market conditions.” That single quote is all that GM has given, which has really begun some speculation. Due to the lack of details, it is uncertain if GM will even talk about HUMMER — but we’re betting …
Read More »HUMMER H2 Assembly Plant to Produce Taxi Cabs
AM General’s plant in which they produce the HUMMER H2 for General Motors may soon be pumping out yet another iconic vehicle. VPG Autos is ironing out the last few details with AM General to produce a brand new vehicle called the Standard Taxi. According to AM General spokesperson Craig …
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