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26th Feb 2010, by Jorge, filed in Corporate, GM, Hummer
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General Motors announced that the deal with Chinese firm Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machines Co. Ltd. to purchase the HUMMER brand cannot be accomplished and so the brand shall be folded.

The deal with Tengzhong was thought to be the savior of the GM brand and about 3,000 jobs ranging from engineering, dealership, and manufacturing in the United States. The plan also had provisions for the Chinese company to infuse a ton of funding for future programs and products of HUMMER. This includes the possibility of the compact H4.

RIP HUMMER

The chances of the sale weakened as a result of several factors. The sales figures of HUMMER are very poor plus the concern of the market today for the environment, and the economic meltdown. The left hook, right straight, uppercut combination was just too much and knocked out the deal.

GM assured the public that they will continue to honor warranties issued to HUMMER owners. You also don’t have to worry about spare parts and support if you are an owner of this hard edged metal truck.

The call for greener vehicles was one major factor with the declaration of Chapter 11 of General Motors serving as final blow to HUMMER.

The chance to save HUMMER is defined as impossibile. It is a clear flatline. We pay our respects.

HUMMER.

1999-2010.

16th Oct 2009, by Jorge, filed in Corporate, GM
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It has been on the news for several months now but finally the talks between Hummer and Chinese company Sichuan Tengzhong has reached an agreement. Sichuan Tengzhong HummerGeneral Motors inked the deal with Tengzhong which allows the latter to acquire the premium brand Hummer.

Hummer is a very strong brand when it comes to the all terrain vehicle brands, and the deal with the Chinese company marks a milestone for both General motors and Hummer. The brand is seeing a bright future ahead with the management and design expertise of Hummer that will be utilized with the capital coming from Tengzhong.

The Hummer brand has known to be among the leaders of the American pack, but owners of Hummer need not worry about the acquisition. The Chinese company will keep the global head office of Hummer near Detroit since Michigan issued a tax credit of about $20.6 million to the new owners.

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4th Jun 2009, by Jorge, filed in Corporate, GM, Hummer
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Following the filing of bankruptcy last Monday, GM announces the advanced negotiations with Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Company of China about the possible sale of the Hummer brand.

The American car manufacturer has announced the inevitable fate of the Hummer brand mid of last year. Hummer suffered primarily because of the recession brought about by the global credit crunch. Sales also dropped due to growing concerns about the environment.

The two parties have signed a memorandum of understanding. The talks might enter the closing phase by the third quarter of 2009 where GM and the Chinese company will agree on the regulatory approvals.

Sealing the deal will mean about 3000 jobs in the US manufacturing sector, car dealerships, and engineering. The Tengzhong has also plans of injecting massive funding into the Hummer brand including production of a compact H4.

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31st Mar 2009, by Jorge, filed in Corporate, GM, Hummer
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As a step to raise cash, General Motors is in a negotiation with two potential buyers of one of their assets, the Hummer.

The two potential buyers are said to be a known Chinese company and a private-equity firm. They wanted to keep their profile to themselves for now, because the negotiation is taking place, privately.

General Motors, who still hasn’t released their annual profit starting 2004, placed Hummer on sale last June since their sales sank down with the increasing oil prices. The car company’s financial crisis worsened due to the global economic situation presently. This triggered also General Motors to seek federal loans from the US Treasury. They gave out their viability plan to the Treasury Department in order to keep their $9.4 billion US loans and to secure themselves another $4 billion.

According to a source, General Motors is aiming to accumulate $500 million from Hummer.

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