The Hummer H1 wasn't the only military vehicle to adopt ... The entirety of its 6,283 lb frame was built on an 11-foot wheelbase, while its entire length was close to 16.7 feet long.

HUMMERs were built by AM General on the same assembly line as the military models. In 1999, General Motors assumed the role of marketing the HUMMER brand for the civilian market. General Motors ...

"Purpose Built" is the new tagline, but at the end of the day, no amount of PR will help HUMMER if people continue to see them parked outside the local Starbucks.

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