CarVersation » Hummer http://www.carversation.com Let's start a CarVersation Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:51:42 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Jalopnik’s Worst Vehicles of the Millennium…Again, So Far… http://www.carversation.com/2009/12/16/jalopniks-worst-vehicles-of-the-millenniumagain-so-far/ http://www.carversation.com/2009/12/16/jalopniks-worst-vehicles-of-the-millenniumagain-so-far/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:24:36 +0000 Madison http://www.carversation.com/?p=8352

It’s only fair for us to include Jalop’s the Worst10, since that is the more interesting list. Some cars we take issue with being included, others we wonder why not, but the list is generally pretty sensible. Take a glimpse for yourself.

1. Jeep Compass (2007 to Now)
Price: $19,000+
Why: It bastardized the once-proud Jeep name.

2. Chrysler Sebring (2007 to Now)
Price: $21,000+
Why: Noisy ride, cheap interior, and lifeless steering.

3. Ford Focus (2005 to Now)
Price: $16,000+
Why: Bizarre styling and stale material.

4. Chevrolet Aveo (2002 to Now)
Price: $13,000+
Why: A Third-World car for a First-World market.

5. Smart ForTwo (2008 to Now)
Price: $12,000+
Why: Overpriced and thirsty for its size.

6. Kia Amanti (2003 to 2009)
Price: $26,000+
Why: Knockoff Euro styling with 1980s equipment.

7. Pontiac Bonneville (2000 to 2005)
Price: $28,000+
Why: Drab styling and decade-old platform.

8. Dodge Caliber (2006 to Now)
Price: $17,000+
Why: Must you ask?

9. Chrysler PT Cruiser (2000 to Now)
Price: $19,000+
Why: A good car Chrysler left to rot.

10. Hummer H2 (2003 to Now)
Price: $63,000+
Why: Slow, thirsty, cramped, and modeled like an old Tahoe.

]]> http://www.carversation.com/2009/12/16/jalopniks-worst-vehicles-of-the-millenniumagain-so-far/feed/ 0 The Ten Best Concepts of the Decade #6: Hummer HX http://www.carversation.com/2009/12/15/the-ten-best-concepts-of-the-decade-6-hummer-hx/ http://www.carversation.com/2009/12/15/the-ten-best-concepts-of-the-decade-6-hummer-hx/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:18:12 +0000 Madison http://www.carversation.com/?p=8281

GM’s always wanted the Hummer to be America’s twenty-first-century Jeep.  After all, didn’t the military derivative, the Humvee, replace the old Willys icon?  In the midst of an SUV boom in the early 2000s, General Motors finally went all-out.  A smaller, more public-friendly “H2″ was launched, alongside an entire Hummer division.

Then it all fizzled.  Sky-high gas prices and greenie hatred turned the Hummer into the most divisive American automobile in memory.

Shame the HX should be caught up in that.  If ever there was a Hummer capable to really hitting the Jeep, this would’ve been it.  The HX concept was released nearly two years ago as a genuine sport-ute.  The HX carried a high stance, an open-air cabin, small dimensions, and removable paneling.  Under the hood was a flex-fuel 3.6 L V6 delivering up to 304 hp and 273 ft.-lbs.  The 3.6 was mated to a 6-spd. “Hydra-matic” auto gearbox, helping to deliver an estimated average of around 25 mpg.

The HX may have a future…somewhat.  Hummer’s Chinese owners are continuing with the proposed compact H4 prototype, said to be based off the HX.  Given China’s choppy rep, we’ll have to wait and see how the H4 works out.  As it stands now: Hummer is a long way from becoming the new-world Jeep. hummer h2 for sale

]]> http://www.carversation.com/2009/12/15/the-ten-best-concepts-of-the-decade-6-hummer-hx/feed/ 0 All-American Hummer Goes Chinese http://www.carversation.com/2009/06/02/all-american-hummer-goes-chinese/ http://www.carversation.com/2009/06/02/all-american-hummer-goes-chinese/#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:16:45 +0000 Madison http://www.carversation.com/?p=3083 story of us the download

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General Motors has sold its Hummer division to Sichuan Tengzhong, a Chinese industrial manufacturer of construction and utility vehicles.  Though the company has never managed a car line (only industrial-grade heavy trucks), it was able to win over GM brass by promising not to push any serious layoffs in the short-term future.  Sichuan Tengzhong bought the once-prospering SUV brand for less than $500,000,000.  One South African factory will be shutdown, but the core American plant will remain in the service its new Chinese masters.  Oh, to be an American!

]]> http://www.carversation.com/2009/06/02/all-american-hummer-goes-chinese/feed/ 0 The best commercials for car makes are? http://www.carversation.com/2008/02/29/the-best-commercials-for-car-makes-are/ http://www.carversation.com/2008/02/29/the-best-commercials-for-car-makes-are/#comments Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:09:19 +0000 CARversation http://carversation.com/?p=218 I wanted to share my idea of the best commercials i’ve seen for each auto maker. Which is the best? and any good ones we missed?

Acura
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZoUBigfScI]

Aston-Martin
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RPMUUtbOZA]

Audi
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_sshN-URJY]

BMW
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AMI4pZ_yOU]

Cadillac
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bdE5VfcvmY]

Chevrolet
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_vnJaYHgAM]

Chrysler
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCntUNX9IIw]

Dodge
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNrLFiAh_a4]

Ferrari
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXrD7jZMFFE]

Ford
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a5p4KxvujQ]

Honda
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcr6ZIVi-Vg]

Hummer
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-MG72jdHXE]

Hyundai
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNuzPCxAKGw]

Infiniti
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Clwy70ECXY]

Jaguar
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us1TFvGaGJA]

Lamborghini
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYOSysU_U8M]

Land Rover
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skp81uz8ZL8]

Lexus
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPP2s69pu0g]

Mercedes-Benz
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv0ZPyj7S6M]

Mitsubishi
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUBtACRGRyU]

Nissan
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKO-tZGuFDg]

Porsche
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=badA0ntOxsE]

Subaru
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZedRNg9kO-o]

Toyota
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsw9NybZJx4]
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So you want a nice elegant Jaguar, you want a nice English car you think American cars are bad, well guess what Jaguar is owned by Ford. Here is the chart to see who owns who[Source:Cars!Cars!Cars!]

Rolls Royce

Chrysler owns:
-AMC (brand discontinued — Chrysler bought AMC primarily for the Jeep brand which was owned by AMC)
-Chrysler
-Dodge
-Eagle (brand discontinued)
-Jeep
-Plymouth (brand discontinued)

Daimler/Chrysler owns:
-Chrysler (small percentage)
-Maybach
-Mercedes-Benz
-Smart

Fiat owns:
-Alfa Romeo
-Ferrari
-Fiat
-Lancia
-Maserati

Ford owns:
-Aston Martin (SALE PENDING)
-Ford
-Jaguar
-Land Rover (bought from BMW)
-Lincoln
-Mazda (Ford owns 33% of Mazda)
-Mercury
-Volvo cars

Fuji Heavy Industries owns:
-Subaru

General Motors owns:

-Buick
-Cadillac
-Chevrolet
-Daewoo (GM owns 44%)
-Fiat (GM has decided to divorce itself from Fiat as of Feb ’05, but will retain 10% ownership.)
-GMC
-Holden
-Hummer
-Oldsmobile (brand discontinued)
-Opel
-Pontiac
-Saab
-Saturn
-Suzuki (2.5%, from 20%)
-Vauxhall

Honda owns:
-Acura
-Honda

Hyundai owns:
-Hyundai
-Kia

Isuzu owns:
-Isuzu
(Mitsubishi Corp., Itochu Corp. and Mizuho Corporate Bank owns part of Isuzu.)

Mitsubishi Corp. owns:
-Isuzu (13.6%)
-Mitsubishi Motors Corp (13%)

Nissan owns:
-Infiniti
-Nissan
-Renault (Nissan owns 15%)

PSA Peugeot Citroen owns:
-Citroen
-Peugeot

Porsche owns:
-Porsche
-VW (~31%)

Renault owns:
-Nissan (Renault owns 44%)

Toyota owns:
-Daihatsu (~51%)
-Fuji Heavy Industries — Subaru (Toyota owns ~20%. Toyota bought this from GM in late 2005. )
-Isuzu (5.9%, announced 7 Nov. 2006)
-Lexus
-Scion
-Toyota

Volkswagen owns:
-Audi
-Bentley
-Bugatti
-Lamborghini
-SEAT
-Skoda
-Volkswagen
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10/29/07, 01:43pm, EDT

september2007/hummer-ri.jpg
General Motors has already released several images of vehicles it will be showing at SEMA this week, and it appears that GM has plenty more in store. The automaker has just released images of two Hummer models that it will be displaying in Las Vegas: the Hummer H2 Safari and the Hummer H3R.


Hummer H2 Safari

The Hummer H2 Safari is designed to offer a unique, open-air experience “to those who want to experience as much of the outdoors as possible.” The custom H2 is painted in a matte olive finish — which is designed to help the SUV blend in with nature — and features a retractable canvas roof panel.

Other highlights of the Hummer H2 Safari include 20-inch wheels, a heavy-duty suspension with a two inch lift, Euro-style smoked light lenses with LED lighting, removable rear windows and a 6.2L V8 with 393 horsepower.

[Source Left Lane News]

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Boeing wants more government contracts, and it thinks lasers are the way to get them. The company’s Laser Avenger system is something it whipped together in eight short months, and it’s pretty impressive. Mounted on a retrofitted anti-aircraft Humvee, the setup is being demonstrated as a way to zap IEDs from a distance, neutralizing them before the convoys and patrols they target ever rumble by. Its 1kw laser beam causes near-instantaneous detonation of the munitions its been used on so far, and Boeing’s also hinting that it might just work as an anti-aircraft weapon, too. Trucks with laser guns might be a lot closer than you think.

CARversation Comments: i think i found my new favorite car. i thought a regular h1 was intimidating enough.

[Source: Popular Mechanics via Instapundit, Auto Blog]

]]> http://www.carversation.com/2007/01/17/boeing-laser-avenger-humvee-with-frikkin-laser-on-its-head/feed/ 0 Boeing Laser Avenger: Humvee with frikkin' laser on its head http://www.carversation.com/2007/01/17/boeing-laser-avenger-humvee-with-frikkin-laser-on-its-head-2/ http://www.carversation.com/2007/01/17/boeing-laser-avenger-humvee-with-frikkin-laser-on-its-head-2/#comments Wed, 17 Jan 2007 06:08:00 +0000 CARversation http://carversation.wordpress.com/2007/11/17/boeing-laser-avenger-humvee-with-frikkin-laser-on-its-head/ Boeing Laser Avenger: Humvee with frikkin’ laser on its head

Boeing wants more government contracts, and it thinks lasers are the way to get them. The company’s Laser Avenger system is something it whipped together in eight short months, and it’s pretty impressive. Mounted on a retrofitted anti-aircraft Humvee, the setup is being demonstrated as a way to zap IEDs from a distance, neutralizing them before the convoys and patrols they target ever rumble by. Its 1kw laser beam causes near-instantaneous detonation of the munitions its been used on so far, and Boeing’s also hinting that it might just work as an anti-aircraft weapon, too. Trucks with laser guns might be a lot closer than you think.

CARversation Comments: i think i found my new favorite car. i thought a regular h1 was intimidating enough.

[Source: Popular Mechanics via Instapundit, Auto Blog]

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