GM sells Hummer to...... CHINA!!!

[BuddyP]

unf'in believable

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,524520,00.html

[MyerShift]

Although I am not happy about it going to CHINA, I must say good riddance to the brand. It's so completely pointless in my opinion.

As long as GM gets back in Fighting Form, do whatever it takes.

[Justin Bimmer]

As if Hummer was not an EPIC enough FAIL!

Every Hummer will not come standard with a Flag of China to mount on your CB antenna.

[Chicagoland]

Well, considering GM sells more Buicks in China than here, what do you all expect?

[A Horse With No Name]

Hey it's cash for GM and jobs for here. China isn't all evil.

Chris

[BuddyP]

Although I am not happy about it going to CHINA, I must say good riddance to the brand. It's so completely pointless in my opinion.

As long as GM gets back in Fighting Form, do whatever it takes.

Hey do you work at the McD's in Quincy? I alwasys see that red VW settin there when I drive by.

[Robert Hall]

Good riddance. Those turds were nothing but a pointless distraction to GM the last several years.

[Brougham-Holiday]

Good riddance. Those turds were nothing but a pointless distraction to GM the last several years.

X2

The only down side is thinking about how all that marketing/development/etc time and money could have been used to strengthen Buick/Chevrolet/Cadillac/GMC.

[SoCalCTS]

Good riddance. Those turds were nothing but a pointless distraction to GM the last several years.

x3

[Teh Ricer Civic!]

Why didn't AM General want this back and just keep rolling out H1s?

[PurdueGuy]

Why didn't AM General want this back and just keep rolling out H1s?

Not like this affects the construction of HMMWVs. Hummer just had the rights to market/sell the civilian version of it. Seeing as how they're no longer selling the H1, I would doubt that the Hummer sale gives the Chinese any access or rights to sell the HMMWV, and it certainly doesn't affect the construction of them for the US armed forces. There's nothing for AM General to "want back", since they didn't start Hummer - GM created it (the brand).

Edited June 2, 2009 by PurdueGuy

[AmericanMuscle]

As long as it has no effect on the military's version, which it looks like it doesn't, I'm cool with this. Not that I'd ever consider buying a Hummer again with them being Chinese in the future.

[Camino LS6]

Taking the best offer was the only course GM could follow.

Can't damn them because the Chinese happened to make that offer.

Edited June 2, 2009 by Camino LS6

[Robert Hall]

Not like this affects the construction of HMMWVs. Hummer just had the rights to market/sell the civilian version of it. Seeing as how they're no longer selling the H1, I would doubt that the Hummer sale gives the Chinese any access or rights to sell the HMMWV, and it certainly doesn't affect the construction of them for the US armed forces. There's nothing for AM General to "want back", since they didn't start Hummer - GM created it (the brand).

And the HMMWV is obsolete now (dates back to '84), the US military is working on it's replacement now...HMMWV Replacement

Edited June 2, 2009 by Cubical-aka-Moltar

[pow]

They sold it to a privately-owned Chinese-based company... not China.

And besides, the consumer HUMMER brand has nothing of national importance to the US. Sichuan Tengzhong won't exactly be getting secret, advanced military technology. Instead, they will invest in a HUMMER that's been starved of resources, keeping the same management team, dealership base, 3,000 workers, headquarters, and operations.

[A Horse With No Name]

Taking the best offer was the only course GM could follow.

Can't damn them because the Chinese happened to make that offer.

+1

Chris

[PurdueGuy]

They sold it to a privately-owned Chinese-based company... not China.

Keep in mind that businesses in China are not like businesses in the US. The lines between a business entity and the gov't is very blurred sometimes. That said, there's nothing sensitive that they are gaining from this AFAIK. After all, all that Hummer sells currently is the H2 and H3, so wow, they know about a boxy Tahoe and a full cabin Colorado. Whoopie! It's kind of a shame to see it go to them, but yet... I'm having trouble caring a whole lot I guess.

[FAPTurbo]

Keep in mind that businesses in China are not like businesses in the US. The lines between a business entity and the gov't is very blurred sometimes.

I'm sure some people would argue with that statement.

And yeah, I guess they get a recognizable name with some brand equity, but nowadays, driving a HUMMER is more or less means you're a dicktree. And the vehicles aren't remarkable, at all.

[Satty]

Will the fuel tanks still fall out?

[Justin Bimmer]

Apparently, this company has no experience with building or selling cars.

Good luck to them.

[SAmadei]

Apparently, this company has no experience with building or selling cars.

Good luck to them.

So they seem to have a lot in common with GM management and BOD.

[ocnblu]

I find it a bit amusing that a person who owns a Jeep Grand Cherokee would post something, anything, negative about Hummer. Jeep is no better, in fact, Jeeps are known for getting among the worst fuel mileage in their respective classes. Hummer has its place in the market as a genuinely capable SUV... that said, a Hummer's rightful place is on the trail, not the mall. Same as Jeep.

[A Horse With No Name]

Actually the H3 is a decently sized vehicle, and doesn't get that bad of a fuel economy.

Had they put a small diesel in a H3...hmmm...perfect tow vehicle for a Formula Ford and an open trailer.

Chris

[A Horse With No Name]

So they seem to have a lot in common with GM management and BOD.

He didn't say no skill in marketing them...

Chris

[MyerShift]

Hey do you work at the McD's in Quincy? I alwasys see that red VW settin there when I drive by.

OMG! Yes that's mine, lol. I drive crazy...

[hyperv6]

Ok will the eviro global warming nut jobs go to China and set fire to Hummers over there too?

The other question is will Dongfeng Motors still clome the Hummer H1?

I can't wait for the Hummer H2 Chairman Mao Zedong Edition also the Chou En Lai edition H3 pick up will also be one to wait for.

Edited June 3, 2009 by hyperv6