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The Hummer/Humvee is ugly, but mega-functional (if you're into off-road, anyway). Both of these two are just ugly.
Take a look-see at the two, then read a short article:
GM
H2
<img src="http://a129.g.akamai.net/f/129/2850/120m/www.cars.com/galleries/hummer/h2/03h24.jpg" alt=" - " />
Avanti
The Studebaker XUV (what a name!)
<img src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030213/capt.1045173100.chicago_auto_show_cxcb108.jpg" alt=" - " />
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GM Sues Avanti Motors in SUV Dispute
Fri Feb 14, 5:45 PM ET
DETROIT - General Motors Corp. has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Avanti Motor Corp., saying Avanti's new Studebaker XUV too closely resembles GM's Hummer H2 sport utility vehicle.
GM said in a statement Friday that the Studebaker XUV, which debuted Friday at the Chicago Auto Show, "knocks off and misappropriates the shape" of the Hummer H2.
GM trademark attorney Charles Ellerbrock said "the Studebaker XUV is so similar to the H2 that the public will be confused by the knock off of the H2.
"GM will not allow its world-famous trademark rights to be violated," he said.
Georgia-based Avanti said Friday that an official statement from owner Michael Kelly would be released Monday from the Chicago show.
GM is seeking a preliminary injunction enjoining Avanti Motors from manufacturing, advertising, and selling the Studebaker XUV.
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EDIT: Oh, in case you want to know more about the new Avanti monster, here's a <a href="http://www.theavanti.com/" target="_blank">link</a>
<small>[ February 15, 2003, 07:06 PM: Message edited by: Bobak ]</small>
Take a look-see at the two, then read a short article:
GM
H2
<img src="http://a129.g.akamai.net/f/129/2850/120m/www.cars.com/galleries/hummer/h2/03h24.jpg" alt=" - " />
Avanti
The Studebaker XUV (what a name!)
<img src="http://us.news2.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20030213/capt.1045173100.chicago_auto_show_cxcb108.jpg" alt=" - " />
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GM Sues Avanti Motors in SUV Dispute
Fri Feb 14, 5:45 PM ET
DETROIT - General Motors Corp. has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Avanti Motor Corp., saying Avanti's new Studebaker XUV too closely resembles GM's Hummer H2 sport utility vehicle.
GM said in a statement Friday that the Studebaker XUV, which debuted Friday at the Chicago Auto Show, "knocks off and misappropriates the shape" of the Hummer H2.
GM trademark attorney Charles Ellerbrock said "the Studebaker XUV is so similar to the H2 that the public will be confused by the knock off of the H2.
"GM will not allow its world-famous trademark rights to be violated," he said.
Georgia-based Avanti said Friday that an official statement from owner Michael Kelly would be released Monday from the Chicago show.
GM is seeking a preliminary injunction enjoining Avanti Motors from manufacturing, advertising, and selling the Studebaker XUV.
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EDIT: Oh, in case you want to know more about the new Avanti monster, here's a <a href="http://www.theavanti.com/" target="_blank">link</a>
<small>[ February 15, 2003, 07:06 PM: Message edited by: Bobak ]</small>
