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51-547: The objective of the HX concept car project was to potentially market a Hummer branded vehicle in the smaller-sized and lower priced SUV market segments. Development of the vehicle, dubbed H4, began in 2004 and the new model was to be Jeep Wrangler sized. The 2008 HX show car was smaller than both the H2 and H3 . It featured a 3.6 L (220 cu in) V6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The HX shared with other Hummers

102-451: A South Korea native; and David Rojas, a native of Peru , participated in the development of the Hummer HX. The Hummer HX never reached production through GM; however, MEV (My Electric Vehicle) won exclusive rights to the Hummer HX brand. MEV produce the Hummer HX as a small electric vehicle with similar proportions to the original HX concept although significantly smaller and is intended as

153-422: A body-on-frame design, with front and rear independent suspensions, four-wheel-disc brakes, and full-time four-wheel drive . The HX was shown with a slant-back configuration, wearing a desert-inspired matte olive paint scheme, and featured removable doors with exposed hinge pins and removable composite fender flares that are attached with quarter-turn quick-release fasteners. The exterior's matte olive color

204-498: A "C" grade. Roger Ebert said the film: "is made up of two parts that shouldn't fit, but somehow they do, making a slick entertainment out of the improbable, the impossible and Arnold Schwarzenegger" and awarded it three stars. On April Fool's Day 2012, as a prank, the film was announced to be selected for a release on DVD and Blu-ray Disc as part of the Criterion Collection , a video distribution company dedicated to

255-575: A $ 2.2 billion investment to build a variety of all-electric vehicles in GM's Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant. AM General had planned to sell a civilian version of its Humvee as far back as the late 1980s. Having the same structure and most mechanical components, the civilian Hummers were finished in automotive gloss paint, adding passenger car enhancements such as air conditioning , sound insulation, upgraded upholstery, stereo systems, wood trim, and convenience packages. The civilian model began in part because of

306-563: A Hummer was produced in the UK. Kindergarten Cop Kindergarten Cop is a 1990 American action comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and distributed by Universal Pictures . Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as John Kimble, a tough police detective working undercover as a kindergarten teacher to locate the wife and child of drug dealer Cullen Crisp ( Richard Tyson ), who are living under assumed identities. Pamela Reed , Penelope Ann Miller , and Linda Hunt co-star. The original music score

357-517: A baseball bat. Eleanor is then arrested, and the unconscious Kimble is hospitalized alongside O'Hara, both of them going on to make a full recovery. O'Hara returns to the LAPD, while Kimble decides to resign and stay in Astoria to become a kindergarten teacher at the school full time. Joyce joins him and they share a kiss while everyone cheers. Bill Murray and Patrick Swayze were initially approached to play

408-500: A call girl named Cindy witnesses Crisp gun down an informant in the back of a local shopping mall after getting information regarding the whereabouts of his former wife, Rachel, who he claims stole millions of dollars from him before fleeing with his son Cullen Crisp Jr. and obtaining new identities for them. Partnered with fellow detective Phoebe O'Hara, Kimble is sent to Astoria, Oregon to identify Rachel and offer her immunity in exchange for testifying against Crisp in court. O'Hara

459-510: A little-known company from western China, at the same time as the potential value of the Hummer brand continued to decline, given high fuel prices and weak consumer demand. The company announced it was willing to consider offers for all or part of the assets. American company Raser Technologies along with several others expressed interest in buying the company. However, on April 7, 2010, this attempt failed as well, and General Motors officially said it

510-510: A model under GMC in 2020. In 1998, General Motors (GM) purchased the brand name from AM General and marketed three vehicles: the original Hummer H1 , based on the military Humvee , as well as the new H2 and H3 models that were based on smaller, civilian-market GM platforms . By 2008, Hummer's viability in the economic downturn was questioned. Rather than being transferred to the Motors Liquidation Company as part of

561-426: A much admired and cherished figure to the students. O'Hara recovers, and poses as Kimble's sister from Austria to assist him in the investigation. Kimble begins to enjoy his undercover role. At one point, he deals with a case of child abuse by assaulting, threatening, and pressing charges against the abusive father of one of his students, winning over Schlowski. She assures him that despite his unorthodox methods, she

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612-551: A rating of 54% based on 39 reviews and an average rating of 5.60/10. The site's consensus reads, "Arnold Schwarzenegger substitutes his action brio with some refreshingly adept comedic timing, but Kindergarten Cop is too grim for children and too cloying for adults." On Metacritic , it has a score of 61 out of 100 based on 15 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave it an average grade of "A−" on an A+ to F scale. Reviewer Caryn James of The New York Times said, "Like Twins , which

663-577: A resort vehicle/golf cart. It utilizes a 72v drive system, powering an AC brushless motor, giving a range of 60+ miles and top speed of 19mph. MEV also produce the Hummer HXT, which is a soft-top version of their HX. Hummer Hummer (stylized in all caps ) is an American brand of pickups and SUVs first marketed in 1992 when AM General began selling a civilian version of the M998 ; Humvee . Although discontinued in 2010, Hummer returned as

714-603: A revival of the brand with established name recognition would help reduce marketing costs. The Hummer revival on the BT1 platform was known internally as "Project O," potentially named after former Chief Camaro Engineer Al Oppenheiser (the man responsible for the return of the Camaro in 2010), who was moved from Camaro development to overseeing an EV program. Oppenheiser later confirmed this himself. By November 2019, media reports all but confirmed that Hummer would return with two electric models,

765-503: A role. Exterior scenes at Astoria Elementary School were filmed at John Jacob Astor Elementary School, located at 3550 Franklin Avenue in Astoria, Oregon . Universal Studios hired local artists Judith Niland and Carl Lyle Jenkins to paint murals on the walls at Astoria, and provided new playground equipment, a fenced playground, and a new lawn and hedges around the school. Most of the filming

816-468: A series of short videos revealing the return of Hummers in the form of electric SUV and truck models marketed under the GMC brand. A 30-second Super Bowl ad featured NBA superstar LeBron James . The vehicle was to be revealed on May 20, 2020, but the date was later pushed back to October 20, 2020. The Hummer EV SUT was officially revealed on October 20, 2020, during the 2020 World Series . The Hummer EV SUV

867-408: A truck and an SUV, sometime in 2021. On November 21, 2019, General Motors CEO Mary Barra confirmed that GM would be releasing an electric pickup truck in the fall of 2021, but did not name the brand under which it would be built. The new Hummer line is not a standalone brand, as it was before General Motors filed for bankruptcy, but a model within GM's GMC brand. On January 30, 2020, GM released

918-558: A variety of limousine versions. The Hummer H2 was cut behind the cab, and the chassis was extended to create a passenger section for 14, 16, or even 22 passengers. Criticism of Hummers mirrors the criticism of SUVs in general , but to a higher degree. Specific criticisms of Hummers include: GM is active in licensing the Hummer. Various companies have licensed the Hummer trademarks for use on colognes , flashlights, bicycles, shoes, coats, hats, laptops, toys, clothing, CD players, video games and other items. An electric quadricycle badged as

969-498: Is actually Rachel and that Dominic is Cullen Jr. Back in California , the case holding Crisp in jail is closed after Cindy dies from using tainted cocaine provided by Crisp's mother and mentor, Eleanor. With no witness, Crisp is subsequently released and travels to Astoria with Eleanor to search for his son. When Kimble learns Crisp has been released, he confronts Rachel about her identity, saying he can protect her if she cooperates. She

1020-427: Is forced to step in as the teacher. The school principal, Miss Schlowski, is suspicious of Kimble's ineptitude and contemplates firing him. Though initially overwhelmed, he adapts to his new status quickly, despite not having any formal teaching experience. Through the use of his pet ferret as a class mascot, positive reinforcement for good behavior, and his police training as a model for structure in class, he becomes

1071-513: Is impressed with Kimble's performance and thus does not fire him. Kimble also becomes fond of Joyce, a fellow teacher whose son Dominic is one of his students. Dominic looks up to Kimble and sees him as a father figure, as his mother is estranged from her husband and will not speak of him, telling Dominic that he lives in France and that she left him after seeing his true colors, refusing to elaborate. Through their conversations, Kimble deduces that Joyce

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1122-475: Is outraged that he misled her, but she tells him that Crisp lied about the stolen money; his real motive is to hunt down Rachel for taking Cullen Jr. from him and raise the boy to take over his operation. Crisp arrives at the school and starts a fire in the library as a distraction to kidnap his son, then uses the boy as a hostage when Kimble arrives, intending on capturing him. Just as Crisp declares his intentions and prepares to shoot Kimble, Kimble's ferret, which

1173-433: Is tasked with finding Rachel via her son by impersonating a newly hired substitute teacher in a kindergarten class at Astoria Elementary School. Both of them get to know each other – Kimble is divorced and has a son named Alex who is 13 years old, whom he has not spoken to in years after his ex-wife got remarried; and O'Hara is dating a chef – and become friends. However, she is incapacitated by severe stomach flu , so Kimble

1224-692: The Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon compact pickup trucks. The H3 line was produced from 2005 to 2010 by General Motors. The Hummer HX was developed in 2008 as an open-air, two-door off-road concept car , smaller than other Hummer models. Raser Technologies (formerly of Utah) was to use technology similar to that of the Chevrolet Volt . The company unveiled the prototype to the 2009 Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress in Detroit. The E-REV (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle) powertrain technology

1275-515: The GM bankruptcy in 2009 , the brand was retained by GM, to investigate its sale. No final deal was made, and in 2010, Hummer dealerships began shutting down. The nameplate returned to the marketplace for the 2022 model year, not as a separate make brand but as electric pickup truck and SUV models sold under the GMC brand as the " GMC Hummer EV ". The pre-production versions of the EV began November 2021 after

1326-602: The H2. The H3 was built in Shreveport, LA, alongside the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickups, with which it shared the GMT-355 platform (modified and designated GMT-345). Hummer dealership buildings featured an oversized half Quonset Hut style roof, themed to the Hummer brand's military origins. By 2006, the Hummer began to be exported and sold through importers and distributors in 33 countries. On October 10, 2006, GM began producing

1377-566: The Hummer H3 at its Port Elizabeth plant in South Africa for international markets. The Hummers built there at first were only left-hand drive, but right-hand drive versions were added and exported to Australia and other markets. The H2 was also assembled in Kaliningrad , Russia, by Avtotor , starting in 2006 and ending in 2009. The plant produced a few hundred vehicles annually, and its output

1428-442: The Hummer brand would soon shut down. There were reports that Sichuan Tengzhong might pursue the purchase of the Hummer brand from GM by purchasing it privately through the company's new J&A Tengzhong Fund SPC, a private equity investment fund owned by an offshore entity that was recruiting private investors to buy into its acquisition plan. The financial markets posed problems for established borrowers and even more for Tengzhong,

1479-588: The Seafare Restaurant on Industry Street. The school picnic was filmed at Ecola State Park near Cannon Beach, Oregon , 25 miles (40 km) south of Astoria. Scenes at Joyce and Dominic's house were filmed at a private residence located at 414 Exchange Street and highway scenes were filmed on U.S. 26 east of Seaside, Oregon , 20 miles (32 km) from Astoria. Interior school scenes were shot at Universal Studios in Hollywood. The film's opening scene

1530-481: The announcement, a pair of Indian automakers, including Mahindra & Mahindra , expressed interest in purchasing all or part of Hummer. In April 2009, GM President Fritz Henderson stated several interested parties had approached GM regarding the Hummer business. On June 1, 2009, as a part of the General Motors bankruptcy announcement, the company revealed that the Hummer brand would be discontinued. However,

1581-451: The brand name to General Motors but continued to manufacture the vehicles. GM was responsible for the marketing and distribution of all civilian Hummers produced by AM General. Shortly thereafter, GM introduced two of its own design models, the H2 and H3 , and renamed the original vehicle H1. AM General continued to build the H1 until it was discontinued in 2006 and was contracted by GM to produce

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1632-503: The deal with Tengzhong by the end of that month. On February 1, 2010, it was announced that Sichuan and General Motors had agreed to extend the deadline until the end of February as Sichuan tried to get approval by the Chinese government. It was also revealed that the price tag of the Hummer brand was $ 150 million. Later, on February 24, 2010, GM announced the Tengzhong deal had collapsed and

1683-552: The following day GM announced that instead it had reached a deal to sell the brand to an undisclosed buyer. After GM announced that same day that the sale was to an undisclosed Chinese company, CNN and the New York Times identified the buyer of the Hummer truck unit as China-based Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Company Ltd. Later that day, Sichuan Tengzhong itself announced the deal on their own website. On January 6, 2010, GM CEO Ed Whitacre said he hoped to close

1734-537: The persistence of Arnold Schwarzenegger , who saw an Army convoy while filming Kindergarten Cop in Oregon and began to campaign and lobby for a civilian version to be available on the market. In 1992, AM General began selling a civilian version of the M998 Humvee vehicle to the public under the brand name "Hummer". The first two Hummer H1s to be sold were purchased by Schwarzenegger. In December 1999, AM General sold

1785-407: The products were to be built on GM's upcoming "BT1" electric truck platform. GM's own documentation listed three brands as receiving products from the BT1 architecture: Cadillac (presumably an electric Cadillac Escalade ), Chevrolet ( Silverado EV ), and a third unknown brand referred to as the "M-Brand." Industry insiders claimed they had sources saying that the "M-Brand" was a Hummer, because

1836-485: The release of "important classic and contemporary films". It was said to be selected as important in part because of its genre revisionist use of both the policier and family comedy genres in the same film. It was released on Blu-ray, though not by Criterion, on July 1, 2014. For the video game Silent Hill , parts of Astoria Elementary School from the film were used as reference for the location Midwich Elementary School. Several of Schwarzenegger's memorable lines from

1887-444: The role of Kimble. Danny DeVito was also considered for the role, but Ivan Reitman nixed the idea as he felt DeVito's height would make him seem less believable as Kimble. Ultimately, Devito's former costar from Twins , Arnold Schwarzenegger, was chosen for the part. Director Reitman and casting director Michael Chinich auditioned more than 2,000 children for the roles of the students. Elijah Wood unsuccessfully auditioned for

1938-569: Was acquired by Chrysler in 1987. Production of H1 civilian versions continued throughout 2006. The Hummer H2 was the second vehicle in the Hummer range built in the AM General facility under contract from General Motors from 2002 to 2009. There were two variations: The H2 SUV and the H2 SUT. The H3 and H3T pickup truck were the smallest of the Hummer models and were based on the GMT355 platform shared with

1989-537: Was also applied to the interior's largely sheet metal-covered panels. The floor was a rubberized material. The HX seats four, with a pair of bucket-type seats in the second row. The rear seats are removable to allow cargo room. The console included a compartment for phones and MP3 players with no conventional radio, only integrated speakers and a connector for digital players or similar devices. Three designers, recent graduates of College for Creative Studies who were new to General Motors, Robert Jablonski; Kang Min-young,

2040-456: Was also directed by Ivan Reitman, nothing in the film is as funny as the idea of it." In Kim Newman 's review for Empire , he wrote, "with a heart of purest mush, the film still manages to be generally entertaining" and gave it 3 stars out of 5. An Entertainment Weekly review at the time of release notes that: "the movie never quite gels and it is not going to generate quite the mega hit business their producers are counting on", giving it

2091-423: Was asked about the possible return in the summer of 2019 and said, "I love Hummer. I don't know. We're looking at everything." Credibility to the earlier reporting began to solidify after the conclusion of the 2019 General Motors strike , as contract negotiations led to the commitment by GM of saving its Detroit-Hamtramck facility from closing by investing in and retooling it to build future electric trucks and SUVs;

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2142-459: Was claimed to power the vehicle for up to 40 miles (64 km) on its battery, and then a small 4-cylinder internal combustion engine would start to generate more electricity. Team Hummer Racing was created in 1993. Led by off-road racer Rod Hall , Team Hummer competed in the stock classes of both BitD and SCORE, with specialized racing shock absorbers, tires, and other modifications, along with mandatory safety equipment. Team Hummer stock-class H3

2193-511: Was completed after school was out in June 1990, allowing many of the students and faculty to be extras in the film. Students' artwork was also used. While on location, Schwarzenegger insisted a private studio for daily workouts and weightlifting be assembled for his use. Other locations used in or near Astoria include the Bayview Motel, Commercial Street in downtown Astoria, and exteriors outside

2244-482: Was composed by Randy Edelman . The film was released in North America on December 21, 1990, and grossed $ 202 million worldwide. Critical reception was mixed, though Schwarzenegger earned praise for his comedic abilities and willingness to subvert the action-hero image that had defined his career. After years of pursuing Cullen Crisp, an infamous drug lord , LAPD detective John Kimble arrests Crisp for murder when

2295-507: Was designed by American Motors ' AM General subsidiary to meet U.S. Military specifications that were issued in 1979. By 1982, Renault (which was partially owned by the French government) took controlling interest in AMC, and the AM General division was sold in 1983 to Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV), because US regulations barred ownership of defense contractors by foreign governments. American Motors itself

2346-535: Was driven by Hall who finished first in class with the H3 in the 2005 Baja 1000 . Team Hummer earned 11 production-class wins at the Baja 1000. A highly modified, two-wheel drive Hummer was raced by Robby Gordon in 2006 (did not finish), 2007 (8th place), 2009 (3rd place), 2010 (8th place), 2011 (did not finish), 2012 (disqualified), and 2013 (14th place) Dakar Rally . The Hummer H2 has been stretched by third-party companies into

2397-703: Was filmed at the Westfield MainPlace in Santa Ana, California , and South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California . Kindergarten Cop was the second-highest grossing film, behind Home Alone , during the week of January 8, 1991. It grossed $ 91.4 million in North America and $ 101.5 million internationally. It was released in the United Kingdom on February 1, 1991, and topped the country's box office that weekend. On Rotten Tomatoes , Kindergarten Cop has

2448-478: Was hiding in Dominic's sweater, bites Crisp in the neck, allowing Dominic to escape. In pain, Crisp shoots at Kimble, hitting him in the leg, to which Kimble shoots Crisp three times in the chest, killing him. Outside, Eleanor strikes O'Hara with her car and runs inside. She shoots Kimble in the shoulder and demands he tell her where her grandson is, but at the last second, O'Hara appears and knocks Eleanor unconscious with

2499-459: Was limited to local consumption with five dealers in Russia. On June 3, 2008, one day prior to GM's annual shareholder meeting, Rick Wagoner, GM's CEO at that time, said the brand was being reviewed and would possibly be sold, have the production line completely redesigned, or be discontinued. This was due to the decreasing demand for large SUVs as a result of higher oil prices. Almost immediately after

2550-504: Was shutting down the Hummer SUV brand and offering rich rebates in a bid to move the remaining 2,200 vehicles. After filling a rental-car fleet order, the last Hummer H3 rolled off the line at Shreveport on May 24, 2010. In mid-2019, rumors began to circulate that General Motors was considering reviving the Hummer nameplate in 2021, as the market for off-road vehicles was reaching historic levels of sales. GM President Mark Ruess

2601-566: Was unveiled during the NCAA Tournament Final Four on April 3, 2021. There will be several versions and models under GM brand GMC, with initially only the most expensive "Edition 1" four-door pickup available, followed by other models and later as an SUV. The first vehicle in the Hummer range was the Hummer H1 , based on the Humvee . Released for the civilian market in 1992, this vehicle

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