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HUMMER H2 plant shut down until September?

When I heard the news about the UAW strike at American Axle, and how it was going to delay production of HUMMER H2s, I figured that it would be no big deal. I thought maybe a week or two will go by before they get things sorted out, production will …

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Front locker on tap for 2009 HUMMER H3

Earlier this year HUMMER announced the addition of the locking front differential option to the HUMMER H3T which begins production later this year. Now we have confirmation that the 2009 HUMMER H3 SUV will also have an available front locker. Off-road enthusiasts rejoice!

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HUMMER H3 to aid Mountain Rescue

“Saving lives in wild and remote places,” is how UK based Mountain Rescue describes themselves. The specialized charity that operates in England and Wales teamed with HUMMER to add a specially equipped H3 to their rescue fleet. It’s a common misconception that the Mountain Rescue is part of a government …

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Strike may slow HUMMER H2 production

Production of HUMMER H2s may come to a halt if Detroit-based American Axle doesn’t settle its strike with the UAW. AM General, the company that manufacturers the H2 for General Motors, told the South Bend Tribune that a shutdown is likely next week if the strike continues. AM General and …

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Four Wheeler’s Project HUMMER: Part 4

Nice! The gang at FourWheeler.com has gotten their project HUMMER H3 back from the paint shop, and the gloss is gone. This isn’t the first flat paint job I’ve seen on a HUMMER, but it is the first flat red. At the dealership level, it looks awesome, but it’s difficult …

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Moroccan HUMMER Adventure 2008

If you happen to live on the western coast of Africa, have a HUMMER, and an extra $8,000 USD (according to Google’s currency converter, anyway) – we’ve found the event for you. The Moroccan HUMMER adventure is an off-road event in May that winds through 2500 kilometers of African desert, …

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HUMMER H3 Still a Safe Bet

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released the results of their SUV crash tests earlier today, and although HUMMER is known for their tough construction and strong safety record, the IIHS gave the HUMMER H3 a less than favorable crash rating. The HUMMER H3 was among the majority of …

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HUMMER HX designer does Q&A

Hummer HX Concept

In a new Wired magazine article, lead HUMMER HX designer David Rojas talks about his work on the new concept vehicle. Rojas, who was fresh out of design school, was tasked with creating the HUMMER of the future – and his inspiration for the HX came from some interesting places; …

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Next HUMMER model to be named Moab?

When it comes to naming cars, “everyone has an opinion,” says Mark LaNeve, GM North America’s VP of sales, service and marketing. It’s his team that is in charge of proposing names for GM’s vehicles – a job that comes with its fair share of second guessing. “When we propose …

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