GM to end Hummer after sale to Chinese buyer fails

s3va · 26th February 2010, 14:34

This was already in their revival strategies, to close those down those big guns like Saturn, Saab, Hummer, Shrink Pontiac et al., that were just consuming their operational costs in maintaining all those money consuming factories of which some of them were not even operational and had stopped production due to financial issues. Huge monies were spent on the GM employees disproportionally and illogically.

Now GM depends on brands like Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC
for their revival.

kadri007 · 26th February 2010, 23:15

Its sad to see Hummer being shutdown, wonder why no one is ready to take such a good brand.

Lets hope the Hummer get an Indian buyer.

shishir_bn · 1st March 2010, 10:58

General Motors Co.'s is extending the franchise agreement by 60 days for the remaining 153 U.S. Hummer dealers while the automaker continues to look for a buyer.

Read more: http://www.autonews.com/section/global#ixzz0gtqIscUx

aerohit · 1st March 2010, 11:25

Wow, i am surprised so many people in India have loyalty towards Hummer - a brand that even GM and americans dont want.

China is not dumb to buy Hummer. (india is?)
There is no serious technological advantage anyone is going to gain by buying a lump of metal on 4 large wheels.

raghu4222 · 2nd March 2010, 13:20

All set and done, HUMMER is in deed a huge brand by itself and is a huge truck which makes sure of its presence felt where ever it is on any part of the world. I really admire this piece of art on wheels for its abilities. It is indeed very sad to know of its state now. Wish this is bought by someone to be continued and does not go extint soon.

wasif · 2nd March 2010, 15:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by s3va

This was already in their revival strategies, to close those down those big guns like Saturn, Saab, Hummer, Shrink Pontiac et al., that were just consuming their operational costs in maintaining all those money consuming factories of which some of them were not even operational and had stopped production due to financial issues. Huge monies were spent on the GM employees disproportionally and illogically.

Now GM depends on brands like Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC
for their revival.

Buick is next on the chopping block......mark my words

Thad E Ginathom · 2nd March 2010, 19:05

Hummer... There never was a point to it.

S5157 · 2nd March 2010, 19:43

I believe US army heavily depend on Hummer H1. What will be their next choice if Hummer is dead??

kadri007 · 2nd March 2010, 21:14

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Originally Posted by S5157

I believe US army heavily depend on Hummer H1. What will be their next choice if Hummer is dead??

That's true, But i am wondering why is the US government not coming forward to bail it out. Almost 3000 employees are also going to loose out their job.

Wish some Indian company takes it over and bring Hummer to India.

26th February 2010, 14:34	#16
s3va BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 646 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	This was already in their revival strategies, to close those down those big guns like Saturn, Saab, Hummer, Shrink Pontiac et al., that were just consuming their operational costs in maintaining all those money consuming factories of which some of them were not even operational and had stopped production due to financial issues. Huge monies were spent on the GM employees disproportionally and illogically. Now GM depends on brands like Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC for their revival.
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kadri007 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore/Mangalore Posts: 433 Thanked: 7 Times	Its sad to see Hummer being shutdown, wonder why no one is ready to take such a good brand. Lets hope the Hummer get an Indian buyer.
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shishir_bn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,195 Thanked: 120 Times	Still the race/closedown has not happened General Motors Co.'s is extending the franchise agreement by 60 days for the remaining 153 U.S. Hummer dealers while the automaker continues to look for a buyer. Read more: http://www.autonews.com/section/global#ixzz0gtqIscUx
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aerohit BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India Posts: 978 Thanked: 981 Times	Wow, i am surprised so many people in India have loyalty towards Hummer - a brand that even GM and americans dont want. China is not dumb to buy Hummer. (india is?) There is no serious technological advantage anyone is going to gain by buying a lump of metal on 4 large wheels.
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raghu4222 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 93 Thanked: 11 Times	All set and done, HUMMER is in deed a huge brand by itself and is a huge truck which makes sure of its presence felt where ever it is on any part of the world. I really admire this piece of art on wheels for its abilities. It is indeed very sad to know of its state now. Wish this is bought by someone to be continued and does not go extint soon.
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Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,005 Thanked: 26,443 Times	Hummer... There never was a point to it.
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S5157 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Muvattupuzha, K Posts: 305 Thanked: 191 Times	I believe US army heavily depend on Hummer H1. What will be their next choice if Hummer is dead??
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