The Humvee has been an American icon in the US military for almost 40 years now and very little has changed about the vehicle. There's a big change coming for the Humvee, it's about to be phased out.
The US military wants something that is lighter, cheaper, faster and more functional on a modern battlefield. It's called the infantry squad vehicle and like everything else in the military, it has an acronym. (ISV) and yes, it will be a GM product. (General Motors Defense.)
According to msn.com,
‘ The Infantry Squad Vehicle, more dune buggy than armored truck, is one of the most visible signs of the Army’s transition from Cold War-era equipment that has defined it for generations.’
We are told the modern battlefield will require speed and agility and will also be populated