Hummers, mud, rattlesnakes, and scorpions we’re all on hand (almost literally in some cases!) this weekend as we helped prepare for the upcoming Hummer Happening event for Sewell Hummer customers. The event in College Station, TX will feature three different courses designed to push the Hummers to their limits. The …
Read More »Hummer H2 Serves as Traveling Memorial
“A soldier only dies if they are forgotten,” is the motto that inspired Chris Veit to create RememberTheFallen.com – a website that acts as a memorial to those who have given their lives serving our country. Users can submit images, news stories, and other information on fallen soldiers to help …
Read More »HUMMER Helps Battle Wildfire Over Holiday Weekend
What started as a hay fire in Seeley, California quickly escalated into an inferno requiring action from seven fire departments and over 100 firefighters. Providing on-scene relief to those battling the blaze were members of the San Diego/Imperial Counties American Red Cross chapter. Trained chapter volunteers were able to bring …
Read More »Environmental concerns? Keep the Hummer, ditch the hamburger!
Living a ‘green’ life has gone from being a political statement of a few to one of the fastest growing trends in the American lifestyle and business world today. Many retail stores tout their use of recycled materials and low emissions – Wal-Mart even announced yesterday they’re donating $1.5 million …
Read More »GM cuts SUV and Pickup production , Hummer unaffected
General Motors recently announced production cuts at 6 plants that produce trucks and SUVs, citing increased fuel prices and stiff competition. Affected plants are in Texas, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Mexico, and Ontario. However, the Hummer H2 plant in Mishawaka, IN and the Hummer H3 facility in Shreveport, LA will continue …
Read More »Hummer Continues Support of Rubicon Trail
Continuing their support of the Rubicon Trail, Hummer is contributing $5000 to the Friends of the Rubicon (FOTR), a volunteer group which maintains the world famous off-road destination. With Hummer’s first contribution in 2006, they became the first and only vehicle manufacturer to support the FOTR. “The Rubicon Trail is …
Read More »What your Hummer’s color says about you
So you’ve decided to buy a Hummer (or already have) – and you’re wondering what your Hummer’s color says about you. The following results are mostly based on Leatrice Eiseman’s book called “The Color Answer Book,” and little of our own, very (un) scientific data from meeting a ton of …
Read More »Hummers #1 in Retained Value
Of all American-made vehicles, Hummer tops the list for ‘highest retained value,’ according to J.D. Power and Associates and AutoRemarketing.com. However, when you figure in foreign brands, Hummer ranks #8 – still an impressive feat, with Hummer edging out BMW, Land Rover, and Infiniti. Scion, Honda, and Mini took the …
Read More »Hummer H1 plays in flooded parking lot
It is nearly impossible to describe the almost magical draw that Hummers and their owners have to water. When they see on the weather forecast a possibility of roads being flooded, they’re actually excited to experience the following day’s commute. Maybe it’s because owners know their vehicles are capable to …
Read More »Is Hummer GM’s golden ticket to profitability?
Unfortunately, we don’t see any Hummer model, current or future, putting up sales numbers comparable the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. So what direction does GM’s portfolio need to move? According to Fortune columnist Alex Taylor III, General Motor’s needs to master the art of the small, profitable car, just …
Read More »Update: Washington Anti-Hummer Violence
“If you want to drive a Hummer, go to Iraq,” was what Gareth Groves heard from one critic of his new ride. The message hit a little closer to home when his Hummer H2 was vandalized last month by eco-vandals. Fortunately, Groves is also receiving positive support from other Hummer …
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