New Hummer EV Appeals to Millennials More Than Boomers
After GMC introduced its new Hummer EV in a Super Bowl advertisement, Piplsay conducted a survey about the success of the advertisement and the potential success of the new truck. One interesting finding from the survey was that millennials seem to be the most attracted to the Hummer EV. A Truck Bed to Handle the […]
LeBron James Super Bowl Ad Launches Strong, Silent GMC Hummer
The controversial, gas-guzzling Hummer is about to return as a GMC model — but this time, it’s being powered by electricity and a major ad campaign starring pro basketball star LeBron James. After several teasers, GMC debuted its full 30-second ad for the Hummer on Super Bowl Sunday, playing up the model’s immense yet quiet […]
New GMC Electric Hummer Pickup Achieves 1,000 Horsepower
General Motors recently announced its all-new electric Hummer pickup as one of its many upcoming electric models. Much about the vehicle has been kept secret, but GMC has announced that its first all-electric truck will have impressive performance. Another Old Favorite With a New Design: The mid-engine Corvette Capability of the Hummer The electric Hummer […]
GMC Hummer Electric Truck Could Debut in Super Bowl Ad
It looks like General Motors’ notorious Hummer brand will be making a comeback just in time for the Super Bowl — and getting a serious image makeover to match. Citing a report from the Wall Street Journal, The Truth About Cars says the Hummer will return as an electric GMC pickup truck in early 2022. […]
Electric Hummer Under Serious Consideration at GM
Until recently, the return of the enormous Hummer — this time as an electric vehicle — was just a rumor. Now, though, it looks as if the brand could indeed make a comeback. Reuters reported earlier this month that General Motors is weighing a plan to build high-end electric vehicles at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant. Enabled […]
The Hummer Could Return as an EV
How about this for a paradox? The old military-inspired, gas-guzzling Hummer might make a comeback — as an electric vehicle. As GM embraces electrification and the growing demand for tough SUVs, the automaker is considering resurrecting some of its classic vehicles. Since the Hummer became something of a symbol of gas-guzzling excess, electrification would be […]
[PHOTOS] Hummer H1 Formerly Owned by 2Pac to be Auctioned Away
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If you’re a fan of the late rap star Tupac Shakur, then you might be interested to know the last vehicle he ever purchased, a Hummer H1, will soon be available at auction. Shakur reportedly purchased the custom Hummer only a month before his unfortunate passing. Two pieces of registration accompany the Hummer, which show […]
NFL Star Mike Vick Said He Never Owned Custom Hummer Put Up for Auction on eBay
NFL quarterback Mike Vick made news this week for signing a one-year contract to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers and also created headlines recently for informing the public that a custom 2002 Hummer H1 put up for auction on eBay never belonged to him, contrary to what the vehicle’s owner was telling people on the online […]
You Can Buy Dennis Rodman’s Hideous, Nudie-Covered 1996 Hummer H1
Update: The listing ended without any bids, and so this Hummer remains on the loose. Look over your shoulder, America; the eyes of airbrushed Dennis Rodman may be upon you even now. There were a lot of really great things about the year 1996. One of these things was the full return-to-form of Michael Jordan and […]
GMC Hummer? Yep, That Could Happen
When the national average price of gas began to fall to levels that hadn’t been seen in five years, the common refrain was that the public would begin demanding Hummers all over again. The Hummer brand, once one of General Motors’ most popular brands, was crushed beneath the recession and put out to pasture by […]
2021 Ram 1500 Snow Plow Prep Package Announced
Earlier in March at the National Truck Equipment Association’s The Work Truck Show, Ram announced a new 2021 Ram 1500 Snow Plow Prep Package. Though we’re now officially well into spring, the Ram 1500 Snow Plow Prep Option makes the venerable pickup a mighty mover of powder if you want to start planning for winter weather […]
New Buick Electric Crossovers Are on the Horizon
At the recent General Motors EV Day event, the automaker announced that Buick will be unveiling a new electric vehicle by the end of 2020. More specifically, Buick is expected to release two electric crossovers by 2025. Upgrades for 2020: The new Buick Enclave Much about the two models is unknown, but it seems that […]
All About the New GM Ultium Battery and EV Platform
GM recently unveiled a revolutionary new vehicle battery and EV platform, called Ultium. Here’s a closer look at this exciting leap towards an electrified future. Innovation Comes Standard: Reasons to buy a Chevy Bringing versatility to the forefront It’s well known that GM has been working hard to transition towards an all-electric, zero-emissions future. The […]
Debut of Cadillac’s LYRIQ EV Canceled Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
As the threat of coronavirus continues to spread, the more effects it continues to have on the world. COVID-19 is already responsible for the cancellation of several auto shows, and the industry is continuing to feel its effects as 2020 continues. The latest casualty of the coronavirus scare is Cadillac’s LYRIQ EV, which was set […]
Is Chevrolet Planning an Electric Camaro?
As General Motors gears up to release a myriad of electric cars ranging from Hummers to Cadillacs, it only seems natural that the American automaker would consider electrifying some of its high-performance classics. One of the automaker’s recent tweets even seems to hint that an electric Camaro may be on the horizon. Around 3 seconds […]
The Final Chevy Impala Has Left Detroit
Around 8:30 this morning, the final Chevrolet Impala left the assembly line at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant, marking the end of its 60-year history.
GM Ranks as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2020
Each year, The Ethisphere Institute releases its annual list of World’s Most Ethical Companies. This year, GM placed on the 2020 list along with 131 other international companies across different segments. The organization commended GM for its “Vision Zero” commitment to significantly lower accident fatalities, traffic congestion, and emissions. It praised the company for increasing […]
Manual Transmissions Outsold by EVs in 2019
The manual transmission, beloved by purists who are all too willing to explain how manually shifting gears makes the experience of driving more enriching, is slowly going the way of the dinosaur. Though stick shifts will likely never truly die out thanks to its hardcore contingent, 2019 marked the first year in which vehicles with […]
