General Motors to revive Hummer as an electric off-road titan

Hummer had been killed off in 2010, though the nameplate will be brought under the GMC brand for an electric revival

GMC Hummer EV

Iconic off-roading nameplate Hummer will make a return later this year as an all-electric vehicle.

Parent company General Motors had killed the brand off in 2010 for a variety of reasons, including the 2008 global recession, growing environmental issues and a failed Chinese acquisition of the brand.

It’s not returning as an independent manufacturer however, rather coming under the GMC (General Motors Company) brand in America. Details on the electric car are scarce at the moment, though a series of teaser videos hints at 1,000 horsepower, 0-60mph and 13,000 lb-ft of torque.