Mothers, Hummers and the need for Parachutes
July 22nd 2008 12:19
The Automotive world is becoming more like a soap opera every day. It was hard enough for Industry observers to work out who owned who before, but as time goes on the relationships are getting more jumbled.
Recent events have shown that no brand is safe, for example did you ever think Jaguar and Landrover would become Indian owned. Don’t forget the remnants of MG/Rover that now have a Chinese postcode and of course Porsche buying into Volkswagen. The rumour mill continues to guess as to who is next.
The favourite Sports utility vehicle of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the HUMMER, could well be the next victim. Once the favoured toy of the rich and famous, these mobile metal mountains are now about as trendy as smoking while you drink drive and wearing a fur coat made from baby seal skin you clubbed yourself!
For a short time here in Brisvegas the Hummer became the favoured ride for school pick up too, it had to be black and have at least a set of 24” Chrome alloys. The Mummy’s loved them, even though needed a ladder to get in and a parachute to get out!
Supposedly the main contender at this stage to buy HUMMER is Mahindra. They are another Indian brand. They specialise in building 4x4 vehicles, most of which are based on the World War 2 Jeep. See, there is a thread of connection there straight away. Jeeps/ war = Hummer/ war!
AUTOLOUD drove a Hummer H1 pick up once. All Ferrari red with a growling 6.2 litre Turbo diesel V8, I was astounded at how big it felt to drive. Most big cars shrink around you as you drive, but not the HUMMER it grew instead!
AUTOLOUD sat in a HUMMER H3 recently; I say sat because I will not drive one, just don’t want too! Besides, my kneecap bashes into the dashboard on entry causing me great pain and suffering. HUMMERS really are not designed for people over 6 feet tall. If you have to have a BIG 4x4, then give me a Toyota Landcruiser any day.
Oh, as for the parachuting Mum’s, good sense has now prevailed and they seem to be quite content driving their Golf TDi hatches without need of parachutes and crutches!
Recent events have shown that no brand is safe, for example did you ever think Jaguar and Landrover would become Indian owned. Don’t forget the remnants of MG/Rover that now have a Chinese postcode and of course Porsche buying into Volkswagen. The rumour mill continues to guess as to who is next.
The favourite Sports utility vehicle of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the HUMMER, could well be the next victim. Once the favoured toy of the rich and famous, these mobile metal mountains are now about as trendy as smoking while you drink drive and wearing a fur coat made from baby seal skin you clubbed yourself!
For a short time here in Brisvegas the Hummer became the favoured ride for school pick up too, it had to be black and have at least a set of 24” Chrome alloys. The Mummy’s loved them, even though needed a ladder to get in and a parachute to get out!
Supposedly the main contender at this stage to buy HUMMER is Mahindra. They are another Indian brand. They specialise in building 4x4 vehicles, most of which are based on the World War 2 Jeep. See, there is a thread of connection there straight away. Jeeps/ war = Hummer/ war!
AUTOLOUD drove a Hummer H1 pick up once. All Ferrari red with a growling 6.2 litre Turbo diesel V8, I was astounded at how big it felt to drive. Most big cars shrink around you as you drive, but not the HUMMER it grew instead!
AUTOLOUD sat in a HUMMER H3 recently; I say sat because I will not drive one, just don’t want too! Besides, my kneecap bashes into the dashboard on entry causing me great pain and suffering. HUMMERS really are not designed for people over 6 feet tall. If you have to have a BIG 4x4, then give me a Toyota Landcruiser any day.
Oh, as for the parachuting Mum’s, good sense has now prevailed and they seem to be quite content driving their Golf TDi hatches without need of parachutes and crutches!
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