GM Officially Confirms China's Sichuan Tengzhong as HUMMER's Buyer

And the impending buyer of General Motor's Hummer division is... China's Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co. LTD. Sorry, never heard of them and chances are that 99.99% of those reading this post haven't either. But if you must know, GM said that Tengzhong, which is based in the Chinese province of Sichuan, is a "privately-owned company and a leading domestic manufacturer of road, construction and energy industry equipment." In an earlier statement today, GM said that the sale is expected to close by the end of third quarter of 2009 and that it will secure more than 3,000 US jobs.

"The HUMMER brand is synonymous with adventure, freedom and exhilaration, and we plan to continue that heritage by investing in the business, allowing HUMMER to innovate and grow in exciting new ways under the leadership and continuity of its current management team," said Yang Yi, CEO of Tengzhong. "We will be investing in the HUMMER brand and its research and development capabilities, which will allow HUMMER to better meet demand for new products such as more fuel-efficient vehicles in the U.S."

HUMMER's chief James Taylor said, "With Tengzhong's investment and strong support, we will be able to make our visions a reality. This transaction, if successful, will secure more than 3,000 U.S. jobs, and allow us to embark on a more aggressive global expansion, ensuring a successful future with our new partners."

So that you know let us ask you: If the deal is sealed, what do you think that the future holds for a Chinese-owned HUMMER and its U.S. based employees?

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GM Finds a Buyer for HUMMER, Deal Could Save 3,000 Jobs

Fresh from filing for bankruptcy protection on Monday, General Motors announced on Tuesday morning that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a buyer for its Hummer division. Although GM did not disclose the name of the buyer nor the financial terms of the agreement, the automaker said that the sale is expected to close by the end of third quarter of 2009. GM said that the deal will secire more than 3,000 U.S. jobs in manufacturing, engineering and at Hummer dealerships around the U.S.

"I'm confident that HUMMER will thrive globally under its new ownership. And for GM, this sale continues to accelerate the reinvention of GM into a leaner, more focused, and more cost-competitive automaker," said Troy Clarke, President of GM North America.

GM said that as part of the proposed deal, Hummer will continue to contract vehicle manufacturing and business services from GM during a defined transitional time period. Under the proposed agreement, GM's Shreveport Assembly plant would continue to contract assemble the H3 and H3T through at least 2010.

"GM has developed HUMMER into a globally recognized off-road brand," said James Taylor, Hummer chief executive officer. "The proposed agreement will enable us to continue that growth and maximize the brand's potential through new, innovative off-road vehicles with improved efficiency and alternative fuel powertrains. Today's announcement is great news for Hummer's current and future customers, dealers, suppliers and employees around the globe."

Handmade Hummer H1 Replica Built with Ford Parts Including F150 Frame!

So what do you do when you're in the bizarre position of being a Ford nut that wants a Hummer but doesn't have enough money to buy one? Well, while most people would just forget about it, FullSizeBronco (FSB) forum member Francois (aka H150) decided to take matters in his own hands -literally- and build a full-size replica of the Hummer H1 using bits and pieces from various Ford models including the frame of a 1987 F150 4x4, the rear axle from a 1991 E250 van and a 7.3-liter Powerstroke diesel engine from a shuttle van.

And mind you, this handyman didn't choose the easy way out by using a fibreglass kit. Instead he painstakingly fabricated the Hummer body out of steel. Five years later and he has almost reached the end of this amazing journey as there are only a few pesky details left to finish up the project that has been baptized for apparent reasons, Hummer H150. Kudos to you sir, you definitely deserve it!

source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com

Cadillac, Hummer and Saab Chief Mark McNabb Resigns from General Motors

After being at the helm of GM's premium Cadillac, Hummer and Saab brands for just over a year during which time the automaker took the decision to sell two of the three brands, Mark McNabb decided to jump ship resign from his position. The 48-year-old Vice President will be replaced on June 1st on a temporary basis by Stephen J. Hill, general sales manager of the autmoaker's premium channel since 2008. "He elected to pursue other career opportunities," said Cadillac spokesman Klaus-Peter Martin. "A big part had to do with he wanted to be closer to his family in New Jersey," he added.

Before joining the ranks of General Motors, McNabb served as senior vice president of sales and marketing at Nissan North America Inc.

source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com

Fresh /// Deux petits Hummer à venir

Hummer, dans le rouge, et appartenant au Chinois Tengzhong, commte lancer plusieurs petits modèles pour relancer ses ventes et aussi se donner une image plus verte, jeune et moderne.

Sur les dix premiers mois de 2009, Hummer a écoulé 64 % de véhicules en moins que par rapport à la même période de l'année précédente. Tengzhong, le trés probable repreneur de la marque de 4X4, table maintenant sur la vente de 25 000 unités en 2010.

Pour y arriver, outre une diversification de l'offre sur les modèles existant, Hummer lancera de nouveaux SUV, que certains appellent déjà H4 et H5. Le premier reposerait sur le concept HX, et viendrait donc dans la catégorie des petits SUV, les crossover (X1, 3008, ix35, etc). Le H5, lui, sera au dessus, en tant que SUV compact, style Tiguan, X3, Q5 ou Freelander. Ces véhicules, qui devraient disposer, comme les H3 et H3T, de versions Flex Fuel, ainsi que des variantes hybride et/ou électrique, seront dévoilés d'ici deux à trois ans.

Source: Autoblog

/// Album Photo - Concept Hummer HX 2008 ///

New /// Hummer H3 & H3T Flex Fuel 2009

Hummer, la marque de gros 4X4, a annoncé aujourd'hui que ses H3 et H3T recevraient d'ici peu quelques améliorations, dont une version plus écologique.

Par améliorations, on entend des changements minimes. Ne vous attendez donc pas à un facelift... Non, Hummer proposera simplement sur ses H3 et H3T (ce dernier, voir la photo, n'est pas disponible chez nous) de nouvelles teintes extérieures. Parmi celles-ci, on citera les Red Rock Metallic, Silver Stone Metallic et Canyon Metallic. Mais ce n'est pas tout...

A ces nouveaux coloris "premium" s'ajoute une déclinaison bicarburant du V8 de 5,3 litres. Ce gros bloc typiquement US pourra en effet rouler tant à l'E85 qu'à l'essence. Pour rappel, ce moteur développe 300 ch (224 kW) et 434 Nm de couple. Cette motorisation est associée à une boîte automatique de quatre rapports. Malheureusement, Hummer n'a communiqué aucun chiffre de consommation ni d'émissions polluantes...

Source: Hummer

/// Album Photo - Hummer H3 2006 ///


/// Album Photo - Hummer H3T 2008 ///