Rumors abound once again about Hummer’s possible return. This time, however, it seems like there’s a better chance. We don’t think Hummer will be coming back as a full-fledged brand, but we think an edition or one or two models are possible. If we’re looking at what’s selling for clues …
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EX-HUMMER CEO: Hybrid HUMMER Was Ready
Jim Taylor was the last in a line of top HUMMER execs, and piloted the brand through it’s last two years in existance with General Motors. He understood what the brand was about, and had engaged directly with enthusiasts – including HummerGuy.net. According to a new interview with Edmunds.com, Taylor …
Read More »Dear Senator: Save HUMMER, Save 3000 Jobs
In a time of deep economic recession it would only be responsible for our elected officials to do everything in their power to preserve American jobs. Combined, the U.S. Treasury and the U.A.W. own 77.5% of General Motors (60% and 17.5%, respectively), who’s corporate leadership failed to complete a deal …
Read More »GM Turned Down Credible American Buyer for HUMMER Brand. Twice.
General Motors reportedly had two credible offers from American company Raser Technologies to purchase the HUMMER brand prior to its decision to shut down the brand completely. One before GM decided to proceed with a deal to China’s Tengzhong and one after that deal fell apart. While neither anyone at …
Read More »Search for HUMMER Buyer Continues
While the process of a buyer search for the HUMMER brand continues behind closed doors with few details coming out, we can tell you that the process is continuing, and HUMMER says they are “still reviewing offers.” HUMMER CEO Jim Taylor said that dealers would be kept in the loop …
Read More »HUMMER CEO Compares Buyer Search to Speed Dating
“I call it very fast speed dating. We have to look at each other, see if we like each other and then get it done very quickly,” HUMMER CEO Jim Taylor told Automotive News regarding their search to find a buyer for the brand. The original plan to sell HUMMER …
Read More »Deadline Extended for Completion of HUMMER Sale
General Motors had hoped it could unload its HUMMER brand to China’s Sichuan Tengzhong by the end of January, but as the month came to a close today the two decided to extend the deadline until the end of February. The definitive agreement between the two companies signed last year …
Read More »Ask Jim
“Ask Jim” was a recurring feature that allowed HummerGuy.net readers to submit questions to be answered by HUMMER’s CEO, Jim Taylor toward the end of the brand’s run. Below you will find the the most recent segments from the Ask Jim feature. Ask Jim (December 18, 2009) – Jim answers …
Read More »Ask Jim Part 5: HUMMER’s Offroad DNA
In our 5th and final Q&A segment with HUMMER’s CEO Jim Taylor, he addresses the brand’s offroad capabilities, dealer and owner events like HUMMER Happenings, as well as a couple wildcard issues like OnStar and H3T Accessories. Many thanks to Jim, who took the time to answer so many questions …
Read More »Ask Jim Part 4: HUMMER Dealers
In 2002, General Motors awarded the HUMMER franchise to a handful of top-tier dealers that had strong reputations for customer service and sales success. As HUMMER becomes independent and grows its international presence, several have questions about their local dealerships, and HUMMER CEO Jim Taylor answered their questions. Check back …
Read More »Ask Jim Part 3: New HUMMER Brand Ownership
When the HUMMER brand becomes independent from GM, it will also be getting a new parent company in China’s Sichuan Tengzhong . While the new ownership will essentially allow HUMMER to operate as an independent U.S. company making its own decisions, some may still be uneasy about having the parent …
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