Drivers who want to look tough while burning through gallons upon gallons of gasoline will soon have to find another massive SUV to satisfy their needs - the Hummer brand is just days away from becoming permanently shut down. Disappointing sales numbers and an unsuccessful attempt to sell the brand to a Chinese firm are bringing manufacturing of GM's powerful vehicles to a screeching halt.

"We have since considered a number of possibilities for Hummer along the way and we are disappointed that the deal with Tengzhong could not be completed," said John Smith, GM's vice-president of corporate planning and alliances.

"GM will now work closely with Hummer employees, dealers and suppliers to wind down the business in an orderly and responsible manner."

We can't say we are surprised at the brand's demise - they have long been criticized for their anti-environmentalist ways, earning dirty "how-could-you" looks from Prius drivers on the roadways.

The only way the Hummer brand will survive is if a last-minute bidder steps in with a purchase offer, and the chances of that happening are not good. Customers who want to scoop up one of the last remaining Hummers can still do so, there are still approximately 2500 Hummers on auto lots for sale.

Shall we sing Hummer a goodbye song?

via Boing Boing