This is a story from several months ago, but it seems to have resurfaced on the online commentary scene. I hesitated to post it originally due to the way the research was done, which in my mind seemed a bit misleading (e.g. of course R&D would be less with a …
Read More »HumBug: Part Hummer, part VW, part Porsche, part Jeep??
It’s listed on Ebay as a Volkswagen, has a Porsche motor, but takes design cues from a Hummer H1 and has doors like a Jeep Wrangler. The “Humbug” is claimed to have $35,000 invested in customization. Overall, it’s an interesting looking truck and is probably a decent off-roader. It has …
Read More »March 2007 Hummer Incentive: Free Sunroof!
Whether you’re looking at a Hummer H2 or Hummer H3 – if it has a sunroof – it’s free (for a limited time, of course)! In March, every Hummer dealer is able to subtract the cost of the Sunroof from any 2007 H2 or H3. This is applicable for Hummer …
Read More »Hummer to Star in Transformer Movie
Back in September we brought you a post named “Hummer H2: Rescue Vehicle or Leaked Movie Prop?” Our suspicions have become reality, with GM releasing photos and the announcement that several GM vehicles will be used in the upcoming movie. One of the vehicles is a heavily modified search and …
Read More »Video: Hummer H2 vs. The Competition
We recently brought you the Hummer H3 face-off from Cars.com – here is a video that pits the Hummer H2 against some of its luxury competitors. The video was produced at AM General’s Hummer off-road training facility, so you can take a guess where this is heading. I don’t claim …
Read More »Hummers Carry Critical Hospital Personnel – Again!
This is another example of how certain areas plagued by heavy snow and wintry weather are using Hummers for their off-road ability. The vehicles are able to transport critical hospital staff to work in times of need. The local hospital in Sioux Falls offered the local dealership (Hummer of Sioux …
Read More »Hummer H3 awarded “Most Macho” in Cars.com Faceoff
Cars.com set out to find the most macho of three SUVs: The Hummer H3, Dodge Nitro, and Toyota’s FJ Cruiser. The testers compared each vehicles’ looks, off-road ability, and every-day usability. The Hummer H3 took top prize in Tough-Guy Appeal, Comfort and Roominess, and Offroad Provisions. The Dodge nitro came …
Read More »Hummer Owners form Off-Roading Club in Qatar
Hummer fever has reached the Middle East – A group of owners in Qatar recently held a get together called “Hummer Base.” It started off as an off-roading trip and “turned into an impressive Hummer road parade on the Khor Al Udeid highway.” From the looks of it, the groups …
Read More »Great Hummer H1 Video covers History, Capabilities, and Technical Info
This video looks like a Hummer H1 sales video produced in the mid-90s by AM General. It’s got me ready to sign up! That is, if I still could…Anyway – the video has some great off-road footage and information on the Hummer H1. Enjoy!
Read More »Chinese Hummer (Humvee) Knockoff Spotted
At first glance it looks like your ordinary Humvee – except it’s not. The design cues are all there – but every piece has a little touch of something else. That something else is the spin Chinese manufacture Dongfeng put on its version of the Humvee. It was recently seen …
Read More »Hummer H3 Crash Test Videos
Hummers have always been known for their toughness – and safety! The Hummer H3 continues that legacy in both 2006 and 2007 production years. Safercar.gov gave the H3 5 star safety awards for both Front and Side impacts. Check out the Hummer videos that show the H3 taking the impact …
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