By Patrick Appel
Katharine Mieszkowski chronicles the life of the Hummer. What’s the outlook for the apartment on wheels?:
While pleading with Congress for a bailout, General Motors says it will be "reduc[ing] brands [and] nameplates." It announces it may part with the Hummer line, and with Saab and Saturn. Supposition throughout the media is that "review" of Hummer’s status includes the option of simple elimination as well as sale. But take heart, Hummer fans — sales are still booming in Russia. Perhaps a post-Soviet plutocrat will rescue the brand, and the Hummer will still be available — as an import.
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