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Carpocalypse
Raser Technology To Greenwash Hummer, Buy It, Save America From Red China
In D.C., Utah-based Raser Technologies not only got their hometown Senator to give them a handjob for their supposed green credentials — building a not-really-100MPG Electric Hummer — but then xenophobically lobbying for subsidies to buy the Hummer brand from GM to stop them from selling to Red China. More » -
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Hummer H3T Tornado Storm Chaser: Less Bill Paxton, More Awesome
Tornadoes have always intrigued us and the movies, Twister and the TIV-2 solidified our desire to get into the eye of the storm. We might finally have our day with the Hummer H3T Storm Chaser. More »
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Comment by cchannel: Unlike the 1&2, the H3 is (almost) a WIN. All it needs is that 3.0TD. 7 Responses | Other threads
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2009 SAE
"100 MPG" Electric Hummer H3 Doesn't Actually Get 100 MPG
We're here at the 2009 SAE World Congress in Detroit, where California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger showed up for the "100 MPG" Raser Electric Hummer H3 unveiling. Which, incidentally, does not actually get 100 MPG. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by Maxichamp: Why can't people just drive a smaller diesel car? Problem solved! 32 Responses | Other threads
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i feel gassy
100 MPG Hummer H3: Volt Goes Off-Road
Raser Electric has built an extended-range electric Hummer H3 which will supposedly return 100 MPG when it hits the road. How did they do it? By building a simplified Chevy Volt before GM could. More »
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By Ben WojdylaComment by SirNotAppearing: So it gets 100mpg for the first 40 miles, when the batteries run out? Then what?Still, 40 miles is plenty... 23 Responses | Other threads
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Irony Dept
Iraqis Importing Civilian Hummers
The sale of imported Hummer H3 SUVs have, counterintuitively, exploded in Baghdad. Despite representing the occupying American military, the psuedo-masculine appearance and bright colors have made Iraq one of the few booming markets for Hummer. More »
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Comment by Eric N Squires: "Despite representing the occupying American military" You mean the same American military most Iraqis do NOT want to see leave any... 11 Responses | Other threads
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offbeat news
Hummer Tops Recent Study Of Most Ticketed Vehicles
A study of traffic tickets revealing the most and least ticketed vehicles reinforces obvious stereotypes: Hummer owners are arrogant, self-centered and over-indulgent, while drivers of Buick Park Avenues appear to have no discernible pulse. More » -
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Hummer Unveils Details On Threesome Of H3 Concepts Heading To SEMA
The boulder-climbing boys over at Hummer have just revealed details and photos of three concept vehicles debuting at SEMA next month based on the Hummer H3. Two are concepts direct from the manufacturer. The first is a new, pre-runner-style H3T called the "Weekend Warrior" rigged with performance and appearance accessories. The second concept, dubbed the H3 X is what Hummer thinks the ultimate H3 should look like. The third vehicle is a modified H3 Alpha built by Four Wheeler Magazine as a project vehicle which they've been tossing details around about left and right. We'll see all three first hand in just a week or so in Vegas. Hit the jump for more details. More »
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By Ray WertComment by c0de: Want a proper 4x4, get a freggin Land Rover Defender 7 Responses | Other threads
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hummer for sale
GM: Sale Of Hummer Is "Urgent"
Automotive News reports that GM President and Chief Operating Officer Fritz Henderson told reporters at a recent press conference in India that the sale of the Hummer brand is on an "urgent basis." That's no surprise, since General Motors is predicting a US vehicle market of around 14 million units for 2008, down from 16 million units last year. Why the statement was made in India, we have no idea, since Mahindra has denied interest in buying Hummer. Perhaps Tata could still be thinking about a purchase? [via Automotive News, Sub. Req.]
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By Mark ArnoldComment by Ash78: I still don't see why GM didn't partially reinvent Hummer as the eco-friendly offroaders. Hybrid powertrains for both torque AND... 11 Responses | Other threads
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hummer sale
Changfeng Gives Up On Getting Hummer From GM
China Car Times offers more details on our earlier report that no company seems to want a Hummer from GM, giving us the low-down on insider reasons why Changfeng's in denial. The Chinese automaker was apparently interested enough — and GM open enough — to visit the Hummer production facilities, but subsequently determined the hulking SUV's "gasoline consumption was too high" for Chinese customers. China's new tax on large vehicles, particularly imports, would have further weakened demand, adding as much as 30% to the retail price of a Hummer. CCT closes with a mutually beneficial recommendation for the General: More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by pdxgrease: the answer is really simple. Diesel power. Across the range. Two engine options. A lower power... more » | Other threads
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hummer for sale
Report: GM Caught Not Soliciting Hummer Offers
A new report in the Detroit News states that, while the automaker has received a number of inquiries about the brand, General Motors has neither solicited offers for Hummer nor engaged in discussions with potential buyers. GM is trying to downplay recent reports of interest in Hummer by Russian businessman Oleg Deripaska (now denied by Deripaska), and India's Mahindra & Mahindra. Although General Motors has said it's working on a "strategic review" of the Hummer brand that could lead to a sale, the automaker insists its current focus is on aiding dealer profitability on a case-by-case basis; considering that dealers sold an average of 11 Hummers each last month, that's probably a good place to focus. [Detroit News]
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By Andrew StoyComment by Gabroxy: I seriously dont get it I think GM are stupid for teying to sell Hummer although i dont really like... more » | Other threads
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industry news
Russian "Undesirable" Oleg Deripaska Makes Play For Hummer
Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska, owner of Moscow-based Russian Machines, is in the hunt for the Hummer brand, according to Russian business magazine Vedomosti. Should Deripaska end up the high bidder, GM is going to have to take the paperwork to him: He's been barred by the US State Department from entering the country due to his alleged ties to organized crime and possible false statements made to the FBI, and he's been accused by business associates of extortion, kidnapping, and "unsavory business practices." We know: On the surface, Deripaska sounds like the perfect suitor for Hummer, but some statements made by one of his associates have us a little concerned. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by Hello_Newman: Wow try to get warranty work from a guy like him, it's not gonna be easy. more » | Other threads
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industry news
GM In Talks To Buy Out Hummer Dealerships
Automotive News reports that General Motors isbribingincentivizing moribund Hummer dealers by prepaying them second- and third-quarter bonuses based upon 2007 sales. The company is also reportedly talking to many dealer principals behind-the-scenes about buyout options, attempting to smooth the transition to a brand sale or closure and avoid some of the expensive legal issues that plagued its Oldsmobile shutdown. Dealers could use all the help they can get: Hummer sales plummeted nearly 60% in June, compared with a year earlier. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by thatguy01: @thatguy01: i guess the Continental would be the Sixteen, and the Mercury would be the Cougar Straight Eight. more » | Other threads
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transformers 2
Hummer H3: Decepticon or Autobot?
It seems that the HX won't be the only Hummer vehicle featured in Transformers 2. At the Cinema Expo International 2008 in Amsterdam, GM shelled out some bucks for a big platform that includes the H3 logo, the Transformers logo and dual black H3's to go along with it all. More »
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Comment by The-Simpsons-Rule!!: @wookie1901: HAHA, that really made me laugh out loud.I cant stop now, THANX!! more » | Other threads
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industry news
More Evidence Points To Hummer Sale; Russians, Chinese Interested?
More evidence is emerging that GM is moving quickly to solve its Hummer problem. The Detroit Free Press reports today on John Voss, a Dayton-area dealer who purchased a Hummer franchise in April, who says that GM offered to refund his money. "They have three choices and they said they want to make this decision very quickly," Voss said. "They are either going to make a smaller Hummer hybrid and change the H2, close the brand or sell it." Given the lead time needed to create a Hummer hybrid or impose radical changes to the H2 and the implications of closing the brand, a sale still seems to be the most practical option for GM. More » -
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Hummer To Join Fred, Be Not-Yet-Dead?
Mark Phelan, columnist for the Detroit Free Press, today argues both sides of the "should Hummer stay or should it go?" coin. On one hand, Hummer's gas-sucking asshole image isn't doing GM any favors, and poor sales numbers make the abuse harder to absorb. On the other hand, Hummers are truly capable vehicles with a rabid (if shrinking) fan base. Then there's the issue of Hummer dealers getting all sue-happy if GM shut the brand down. There still seems to be a logical option, however. More »
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By Andrew StoyComment by danio3834: 30 years ago, did people feel the same way about the IH Scout? more » | Other threads
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ad watch
A Hummer Won't Get You The Love, Hummer You Really Want
As much as the Internet is powered by ads, you probably don't want to go too far down the Google AdWord rabbit hole because you might be frightened by what you find. In this case a search of Hummer served up a steamy ad claiming "Most single men buy Hummers to impress women. The only women that a Hummer impresses are high maintaince goal diggers. Is this what you really want in your life?"
It's an excellent question. Is that what we want in our life? Maybe this site is offering guys a way out of merely buying their way into undergarments and offering them a chance to develop real character. It's not. What it's offering is wrong on so many levels. The full ad below the jump. More »
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Comment by MOPAR-MAN: Asian girls hate Mopars. But I still love Asian girls. Nuff said. more » | Other threads
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offbeat news
$35,000 In Lottery Tickets Used To Create Hummer H3
This Hummer H3 is built from $35,000 in losing lottery tickets. No sheet metal here, folks. The piece is by Brooklyn-based artists Adam Eckstrom and Lauren Was and it's entitled Ghost of a Dream. The tickets came from local bodegas, where they were discarded by unlucky patrons. More »
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By Wes SilerComment by shdwcaster: I like it. It doesn't say "art" for me, but it does say "this is why only stupid people... 1 Responses | Other threads
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offbeat news
In Russia, Antiglobalists Egg Your Hummer
Antiglobalists in St. Petersburg, who we assume are anti globalism and not anti spherical representations of the earth, have found a Hummer owner willing to sacrifice his H3 for a politically significant egging. And even better, the man is willing to auction off his H3 and donate the money to charity. A spokesman for the group said "Luxury is a false value, clouding modern society's vision. Advertising posters, TV shows and slick marketing constantly tells us that buying things is the most important value in our society." We know, it's great. More »
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Comment by TampaRon: I would love to egg a hummer every time I see one. Just had to say that. more » | Other threads
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bologna motor show
Hummer H3 Black Edition: Always Bet on Black
In an effort to create buzz about Hummer in Europe, the folks at GM decided to black out an H3 and fit it with an abundance of goodies standard and call it the H3 Black Edition. Based on the H3 Adventure trim, this Clio-crusher offers the aesthetics to live up to its name with matte black grille, steps, roof crossbars fuel door, door handles, mirrors and black powder-coated wheels. Buyers will also get a Kenwood nav system and other expensive goodies for just €1.250 over the price of an Adventure, despite € 4.900 worth of goodies. WIth only 50 on sale, you better act quickly if you're a stylish German soldier-of-fortune. Press release below: More »
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Comment by ☠Grяrяrяrяrя sings the doom song now!: Don't you mean the BLECCH edition? more » | Other threads
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celebrities
Kobe Announces His Hummer Auction to Middle Schoolers
While we think the best place to announce you're selling a Hummer H3 would be the parking lot of a Ralph's Fresh Fare around 11:00 am to take advantage of the MILF crowd, Kobe decided to take his message straight to the underprivileged youth that can probably neither drive nor buy the vehicle. If you weren't aware, Kobe Bryant is auctioning off an autographed Hummer for some program benefiting kids. It must be working, as the bidding is already up to $60,000 with 29 bids. Whether he ends his career as an all-star or in disgrace, you're looking at quite the overpriced collectible. Press release below. More »
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Comment by ViergangFuchs: Nobody can create vaginal abrasions quite like Kobe. At least according to the lawsuit. more » | Other threads
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found on ebay
Kobe Bryant Wants You to Have a Hummer... You Know, For Kids
Never let it be said that Kobe Bryant likes adultery more than kids, as he's doing his part for the little people by helping to sell this autographed Hummer H3 on eBay for Governor Schwarzenegger's Afterschool All-Stars charity. Schwarzenegger & Kobe! How many references to unwanted sexual advances can we make? More »
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Comment by squablow: I'm with Teargas, that picture is scary. "I'm going to autograph it for the winner. And when I say 'autograph it... more » | Other threads
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