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Flex Fuel Hummer H3 Confirmed by GM’s Chief

GM CEO Rick Wagoner’s biggest speech at the L.A. Auto Show will be about plans for a plug-in electric Saturn Vue – but, he will also be discussing the idea of a new flex-fuel version of the Hummer H3. Hummer recently had a flex-fuel H3 on display at the SEMA …

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Hummer Exec Says No to Hybrid – Yes to Flex Fuel

During the announcement yesterday about the release of a “new Hummer truck” coming from GM, Hummer’s Cheif Martin Walsh also talked about the future of a Hybrid Hummer: “We don’t really see hybrid technology as an ideal platform for Hummer because it does not allow the vehicle to demonstrate true …

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2009 Flex-Fuel HUMMER H2 Debuts in Texas

This morning, we were on hand when HUMMER announced their 2009 H2 lineup will be E85-capable, helping make good on their commitment to offer biofuel powertrains in every model they build by the end of 2010. Alternative fuels can be tricky with a brand like HUMMER due to their strict …

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2010 HUMMER H3T

Other than a few small differences, the 2010 HUMMER H3T differs very little from the 2009 H3T. The base price jumped $165 while the price of the H3T Alpha dropped $335. The 2010 Alpha’s V8 also is capable of running on E85 Ethanol. Also, three new colors will be available …

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HUMMER Announces 2010 H3, H3T Pricing

With the very first 2010 units hitting U.S. dealerships, HUMMER rolled out its 2010 H3 and H3T model pricing late last week. Overall, the pricing remains largely unchanged from 2009. The 2010 H3 will have the exact same starting MRSP as the 2009 model at $33,390, and the H3T base …

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2010 HUMMER H3T Makes Debut on Drummond Island

The setting couldn’t be more appropriate when the 2010 HUMMER H3T made its first public appearance last weekend on Drummond Island – a place known for challenging off-road enthusiasts with its hilly, rocky, and wet environment. The 2010 HUMMER H3T we took to the Island hadn’t seen much time on …

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Development of Green HUMMER Models Underway

Now that Tengzhong has reached a definitive agreement to purchase the HUMMER brand from General Motors, plans for the brand’s future are coming to light including more fuel-efficient technology and renewable fuel models. “Tengzhong has been aware of the importance of energy-efficient vehicles,” said Yang Yi, CEO of Tengzhong, in …

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Official: GM Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell HUMMER

We now have official word that General Motors and China’s Tengzhong have signed definitive agreements to transfer ownership of the HUMMER brand (complete release below). “The investment from Tengzhong in Hummer will give the company the capital it needs to create new products and focus on the brand in a …

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2009 HUMMER H3T Alpha Receives Popular Mechanics Excellence Award

The editorial team at Popular Mechanics tested over 100 vehicles and logged over 100,000 miles in order to name their top ten categorized picks for the 2009 automotive model year. The 2009 HUMMER H3T Alpha took the top prize for “Off-Road Ability” in this year’s Automotive Excellence Awards. “Our Automotive …

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HUMMER HX Makes British Debut

While GM’s top brass are determining HUMMER’s fate, the HX concept is off making new friends in Britain. Reviews have been relatively positive from the British International Auto Show, similar to U.S. press coverage of the new vehicle. The HUMMER HX concept runs on FlexFuel, and may even achieve fuel …

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Future HUMMER details emerge at Dallas Auto Show

Between the E85/Ethanol HUMMER announcement last week and the Dallas Auto Show opening yesterday, we’ve gotten a few tidbits on where HUMMER is going with particular models. Let’s break it down: 2009 HUMMER H3T – HUMMER general manager Martin Walsh introduced the H3T to Texas which will be an important …

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