General Motors sells Hummer to China’s Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery

GM has been killing different brands and also trying to sell some. Hummer brand was a success for a while when the H2 was introduced. Once the gas prices started rising it came a huge burden to GM.

Now finally GM has reached an agreement with China’s Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery to sell the Hummer brand for a rumored $150 million.

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Hummer sale faces opposition in China

Roadblocks continue to dog GM – the latest news is that the Chinese government may well oppose the Hummer sale valued at $100 million. Chinese state radio, in a broadcast, said that the sale may be blocked for environmental reasons as the Hummer is a gas guzzling car.

Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery, the purported buyer, however disputed the reports saying, “The fact that it is from an article from a state media organisation does not mean it is government policy.”

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Hummer H3 with “Wild West” style wooden wheels

Parking wardens take note – it’s not a car, it’s art…

Artist Matthew Harrison unveiled yesterday his latest project entitled ‘Hummer’ at the fifth Zoo Art Fair (17-20 October) - a HUMMER H3 complete with 32-inch wooden wagon wheels, the iconic installation will be parked on Old Burlington Road, opposite the Royal Academy of Arts for the duration of the fair.

Harrison has combined the HUMMER H3 with ‘Wild West’ wooden wheels to create a sculpture that is a mixture of art, engineering and motoring.

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Gulf Arab investors might buy Hummer from GM

GM is having problems with Hummer sales around the world. With high gas prices the gas guzzling SUV is not a success anymore.

Last week Indian automobile company Mahindra & Mahindra announced that thet are not interested buying Hummer.

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How about a pink Hummer?

Would you ever have imagined that you can buy a pink Hummer straight from the dealership?

We are not talking about aftermarket paint services. Yes GM now offers Hummer H3 painted in all kinds of different colours that should make all heads turn.

According to GM there is an option of 10 spectacular custom paint colours. Be it the ‘Tough Cookie Lilac’ or a ‘Side Kick Pink’, they are opting for shades which not only makes HUMMER H3 look distinctive but also an object of envy for others on the road.

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HUMMER Announces Pricing for All-New H3T

HUMMER announced pricing for its highly functional and capable H3T midsize pickup truck arriving in dealerships this fall in the U.S. and Canada. Pricing will start at $31,495, including a $745 destination charge.

The all-new H3T is based on the architecture of the popular H3, and features a five-passenger crew cab and a separate five-foot-long (1.5 meters) bed. The H3T is infused with the attributes expected of a HUMMER, including exceptional off-road capability and a premium interior that is as functional as it is comfortable.

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2009 E85 Capable H2 SUT Revealed

General Motors, with over 3 million cars, leads the pack in regards to flex-fuel vehicles on American roads. Classic Chevrolet/HUMMER is the nation’s leading Chevy truck dealer and has taken it upon themselves to supply their customers with a new, and first dealer-owned E85 fuel station.

“We sell a lot of trucks capable of running on alternative fuels like E85, and even though there has been some increased availability, we saw a need for more E85 pumps where drivers could fill up,” said Clasic general manager Charles Martin. Currently, less than 1% of fuel stations across the US offer E85.

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Big Boy Toys: Remote control Hummer H3

HUMMER, the world’s most iconic boy’s toy, has converted the new right-hand drive H3 into the ultimate gadget for grown ups - a life sized remote controlled car that definitely won’t be available in your local toyshop.
The hardy on/off road vehicle has been converted to make life a little less dull – those lucky enough to have a play, will experience the unrivalled agility and off-road capability of the new H3 from the palm of their hand.

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GM will kill the Hummer H2 production

There has been a rumor for a while that GM will kill the H2 production in 2011. Now according to some sources the kill date is 2014.
Initially, GM was planning a next generation Hummer H2 model built on the GMT-900 chassis for sometime in 2010. Internally, it was referred to as “GMT915.”

It was the next-gen chassis for the vehicle that GM has now decided to do away with.

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SEMA 2007: HUMMER H3R Off Road - powered by Z06

Thanks primarily to the efforts of the Team HUMMER racing team, led by Rod Hall, the HUMMER H3 has quickly proved to be a formidable off-road competitor. It runs – and wins – in stock-class off-road races, where racers must rely on production chassis and powertrains. The H3R pays homage to the racing SUV while pushing the envelope on what could be considered “stock” – supposing the factory decided to drop in the 505-horsepower, 7.0L V-8 from the Corvette Z06. In addition to the high-powered engine, the H3R also sports a number of racing-inspired exterior modifications and an interior that blends racing functionality with boulevard comfort and convenience. No, a production H3 equipped with an LS7 engine isn’t in the cards, but for 2008, HUMMER offers the H3 Alpha, which is powered by a new, 300-hp 5.3L all-aluminum V-8.

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