AM General

AM General, founded in 1971 as a subsidiary of American Motors (spun out from Kaiser-Jeep), is headquartered in South Bend, Indiana. Today it’s a globally recognized manufacturer of military and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, best known for the Humvee (HMMWV) and the civilian Hummer, plus a range of tactical and support platforms. The company’s legacy stretches back to over 100 years of heritage through Willys and Kaiser, becoming a standalone powerhouse in rugged vehicle design. Its core competency lies in heavy, mission-ready platforms, most notably the Humvee, which has seen thousands of units fielded in conflicts worldwide . People care about AM General because it blends battlefield-proven durability with commercial adaptability. From producing the iconic Hummer for civilian use to military tactical vehicles and even Mercedes-Benz’s R-Class SUVs, the company bridges consumer and defense markets with engineering excellence.