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GENERAL MOTORS TO UNVEIL HUMMER H4 CONCEPT IN DETROIT

GM will use January's Detroit auto show to unveil a Hummer H4 concept, according to sources cited by Automotive News. The small truck would be designed to compete with the Jeep Wrangler, the report said. A production model would likely arrive for the 2010 model year.

.......NO, NO, THIS IS NOT THE ONE !!!

Read the article here




Hummer-Branded Laptop Computers

The Hummer unit of GM is putting its label on a line of semirugged PCs that operate on the go as a portable PC or plug into a dashboard connection in the vehicle.

By Laurie Sullivan, InformationWeek

Read in full at InformationWeek site.

HUMMER H2 COMPUTER

Admire creativity and hours of work of computer fan creating very special case-mod : Full PC implemented into functional Hummer H2 model.
Very impressive !!



Get inspiration and follow the assembly here.


Hummer-Branded Laptop Computers

The Hummer unit of GM is putting its label on a line of semirugged PCs that operate on the go as a portable PC or plug into a dashboard connection in the vehicle.

By Laurie Sullivan, InformationWeek

Read in full at InformationWeek site.

Hummer vs. Prius

The surprising winner in the war for America's auto soul.

By Daniel Gross, Slate

Read in full at Slate site.

Hummer owners - new partner of American Red Cross

Written by Bonnie Gillespie , Staff Writer and Photographer of RedCross.org
Added January 6, 2005



The American Red Cross has a uniquely equipped new partner in disaster relief - HUMMER owners. As part of a collaboration announced this week, members of The HUMMER Club Inc. can choose to become certified Red Cross volunteers who can be deployed during disaster relief operations to drive people and supplies into hard-hit areas that other vehicles might not be able to reach.......

Read in full at RedCross.org site.

Hummer H3 project announced - General Motors' Shreveport plant to start production next year.

Written by Michelle Mahfoufi
Added October 28, 2004



Visitors at the Shreveport General Motors plant get their first look at three versions of the new Hummer H3 after an unveiling ceremony Wednesday afternoon. (Greg Pearson/The Times)

Read in full at Schreveport Times .

Trail Difficulty Rating

New England Hummer Owners Group
Added October 12, 2004



Very interesting reading about rating of off-road trails.

Part of Black 1 category description:

Black 1: These are serious off-road trails, for modified H2's or H1's with experienced off-road drivers and/or spotters. Some obstacles can be dangerous, so patient responsible driving is required. Be prepared to deal with body and/or mechanical damage............

Read in full at NEHOG site.

Custom H2 is ultimate SUV

By Larry Edsall / Special to The Detroit News
Added September 22, 2004



Tempe, Ariz.-based Gorilla Motorsports beefed up the H2´s power and stopping capability, added an extra battery just for the audio system and made a host of other changes to sweeten the trucks looks and performance. The Silverback H2 boasts more than 500 horsepower, with help from a Vortech supercharger ......
Read full article at The Detroit News.

Hummer owners share enjoyment of off-road driving

By Drew Stone, Journal and Courier
Added September 22, 2004
For most, the Hummer is just a trendy vehicle to drive around in the city, but members of The Hummer Club Inc. see it as a key to adventure and excitement. They spent Friday and Saturday in at The Badlands in Attica. The off-road park is a 700 acre site with various terrain -- sand dunes, pea gravel hills, bottomless mud, extreme rock crawling, woods, creeks, drop offs and deep water......
Read full inspiring article at Journal and Courier .

Battle of the Bricks
Kleemann Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG versus Lingenfelter Hummer H2
Added July 6, 2004
BY JOHN PHILLIPS, PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON KILEY

Enjoy 3 pages article comparing superboosted SUVs - Lingenfelter Hummer H2 and Kleemann Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG. Cool reading for fans!
Read at Car and Driver .

The Edmunds reviews of 2005 HUMMER H2 SUT, H1 and H2 models of 2004
June 14, 2004

Edmunds reviewing new Hummer models including H2 SUT!
Read at Edmunds Reviews .

The 2005 HUMMER H3 Unveiled
May 5, 2004

Article with spy photos and first impressions of newly unveiled H3 Hummer - by members of Elcova Forums.
Read at The H3 Source .

Spy Shots: 2006 Hummer H3
May 10, 2004
The shots yet of comming small Hummer.
Read at The Carconnection.Com .

A Look Inside the Elite Hummer Driving Academy
By Bruce W. Smith
The impressions of the Hummer driving Academy in South Band, Indinany... do not miss!
Read at The Truckworld.Com .

Hybrid Humvee Brings Stealth To The Battlefield
By Bill Moore
Read about hybrid dieselgenerator/electric motors driven Humvee, enabling silent and IR invisible combat operations.
Read at EV World.

Hummer Man in Iraq
Fox correspondent Greg Kelly and cameraman James Malcolm and their Humvee in recent Iraque.
Read at Hummer Man .

Hummer Team racing Terribles Town 250
April 24, 2004
The fast-growing Southwestern Nevada town of Pahrump played host to Best in the Desert Racing Association’s Terribles Town 250, April 23-25 and the race turned out to be a positive experience for Team HUMMER as both trucks performed well. ....
Read at Rod Hall Team Hummer .

H2 Extreme Road Test
By Jeff Bartlett & John Kiewicz, photography by John Kiewicz Extreme Road Test - 2003 Hummer H2 by Motor Trend: 10,000-mile adventure from the Arctic Circle to Key West

Long journey with plenty of cool photos ..... worth reading!

Read at MotorTrend.com.

2003 Hummer H2
By Jim McCraw
Large review of Hummer H2, divided into following parts: 1. Overview 2. Walkaround and Interior 3. Driving Impressions 4. Summary, Prices, Specs - good reading.
Read at NewCar Test Drive.Com .

Road Test: Hummer H1 Vortec 8100: Cure for the Hummer horsepower blues
By Todd Lassa
What about to fit Vortec 8100 engine into Hummer H1? Read the article!
Read at MotorTrend.com.

Test Drive:Hummer H2 - A luxury SUV that's not afraid of the rough stuff
by Greg Wilson, photos by Laurance Yap
Large test drive, with impressions, photos, and more.
Read at Canadian Driver.com.

First Drive: 2003 Hummer H2
by Jim Kerr
Jim Kerr is a master automotive mechanic and teaches automotive technology. He has been writing automotive articles for fifteen years for newspapers and magazines in Canada and the United States, and is a member of the Automotive Journalist's Association of Canada (AJAC).
Read his experience.
Read at Canadian Driver.Com .

Hummer H2
by Ed Piotrowski
Article of H2 + forum with drive experience, fuel economy..... etc.
Read at EnvyNews .

2002 AM General Hummer H1: Can the military-bred vehicle survive in the urban jungle?
By Jeff Bartlett
Thinking over the H1 versus city - urban traffic...
Read at MotorTrend.com.

Hummer Gets Smaller With H3T
H3 Concept description and more
Read at The Bullz Eye.Com .

H2 Road Test
By John Heilig
Test with photos of H2
Read at Family Car.com.

MARS-1 Humvee Rover Reaches Devon Island After Successful Crossing of Frozen Arctic Sea
Thrilling adventure on arctic sea islands by Humvee modified as caterpillar. Read about Mars institue - very intersting!
Read at Mars Institute.

BAHA HUMMERs in Gold Country
By Mattley Meadow
Winter trip of Hummers - full of pictures, pretty views...
Read at Off Road.com.

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Russian Hummers
Received by e-mail from Mikhail Korobkov, May 15, 2004

Sweet Revenge
Written by: Jerzy Kowalski, Poland, posted on April 24, 2004