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The New York Times reports today that the Hummer, that vehicle which has drawn the wrath of environmentalists and spawned websites like FUH2, might become a thing of the past. That’s because gas prices are now hovering around $4 a gallon in the United States - still a far cry from Europe, where they can be as high as $10 - making gas guzzling vehicles like the Hummer less attractive to consumers feeling the pinch of high fuel prices. As the Times reports, GM is “…considering selling its Hummer brand, an emblem of the megavehicle. Rick Wagoner, G.M.’s chairman, explained the moves by saying that he thought the shift toward more efficient cars was “by and large, permanent.””

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This video from the Wall Street Journal talks about the trials and tribulations of Hummer owners in Tokyo, Japan. Part of the allure of owning a Hummer here is the hassle: “It’s like dating a difficult woman,” one mechanic tells the Journal. Other highlights: Because of lack of urban space in such a compact city, many Hummer owners are digging up and cementing over their gardens for Hummer parking.

Special thanks to Monika Kerdeman for finding this video!

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