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CNN’s Hummer has spent time in Iraq, it’s been “Overhauled” on TLC, and now its up for grabs. Late last year CNN announced its plans to put the recently restored Hummer on the auction block — and give the proceeds to the Fisher House Foundation — a group that builds …
Read More »Hummer Delivers over 66,000 Vehicles in 2006
Hummer proved that high gas prices and political turmoil wouldn’t slow them down in 2006 — sales numbers are up nearly 25% from the year before. Total Hummer sales hit 66,617 – and over 50,000 of those were Hummer H3s. The increase in sales makes Hummer one of the truck …
Read More »Ice Storm Doesn’t Slow Down Dallas Hummer Drivers
It’s rare to have freezing temperatures in Dallas, and it’s even more unlikely to have both freezing temperatures mixed with rain. The recent ice-storm hit some areas in Texas harder than others, but the DFW area got its fair share of poor conditions. However, you won’t find many Dallas Hummer …
Read More »Autoweek Reviews Hummer H3 Driving Academy
If you’re interested in finding out exactly what your Hummer H3 is capable of – the Hummer Driving Academy may be for you. It’s located minutes from the Hummer H2 and Humvee factories, and is operated by AM General. They originally built the facility for Humvee off-roading and military training …
Read More »Say Goodbye to the Yellow Hummer H3
Word is spreading about the fate of the Yellow Hummer H3 — is it true? It looks like it. The last round of orders is being put in for Yellow Hummer H3s, after the factory announced it would not be producing them much longer. No word on whether or not …
Read More »Production Starts on 2007 Victory Red Limited Edition Hummer H2
The Mishawaka, IN plant that produces the Hummer H2 is gearing up for the next Limited Edition to be released. The start of production on the 2007 Victory Red H2 marks the second time Hummer has used the color since their very first limited edition in 2004 (MY2005) – this …
Read More »Hummer Claims First Dakar Victory
With Robby Gordon behind the wheel, Hummer has won their first Dakar race. The sixth stage is the longest in the event, taking Gordon almost 3 hours to complete. The win isn’t Gordon’s first, who raced for Volkswagen in 2005. Unfortunately, the win only brings Gordon and Hummer to 18th …
Read More »GM Offers Military Purchase Incentive on Hummer H2, Hummer H3
GM and Hummer are showing their appreciation of our military’s commitment to defending our country by offering an additional incentive on some of its vehicles. It’s as simple as showing your military ID. Active duty military and Reserves qualify for an additional $500 off the purchase price of a new …
Read More »GM to Donate Child-Size Hummers to Hospitals Nationwide
It started off as an idea from a Shreveport General Motors employee. Now, its turned into a nationwide program. Mini-Hummers were first given to the Christus Schumpert Sutton Children’s Medical Center in Shreveport, the home of the Hummer H3. “We plan to expand this program, in order to provide children’s …
Read More »Long-Term Hummer H3 Road Test
There’s no shortage of Hummer H3 reviews from folks who had a loaner for an afternoon, but FourWheeler.com sweet-talked GM into giving them loaded yellow Hummer H3 for an extended review under normal daily driving. Reviewers were impressed with the H3’s tight turning radius at 37 feet, giving it unparalleled …
Read More »$38,000 Hummer H3…Golf Cart?
We’ve seen Hummer golf carts before, but this one probably takes the cake as far as price goes. The Hummer H3 golf cart includes a stereo, bucket seats, coolers, chrome grille and alloy wheels. The price seems a bit steep, since you can get all those options (minus the cooler), …
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