FANCY an up and down weekend? Then Hummer might have the answer for you.

For this weekend the outrageous US brand is unveiling its metal mountain at the launch of the new Northern 4x4 Centre in North Shields.

Motorists visiting the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate will be able to sample a combination of traditional on-road test-drives and their challenging off-road experience which involves climbing a near-vertical 22ft in the rugged Hummer H3 with a professional 4x4 expert.

Passengers will get a spectacular view of the new 11m 'Vroom Orion Business Park' that officially launches over the weekend.

"We are delighted to have taken on the Hummer franchise and that we can launch the new Hummer H3 to the Newcastle audience," said Stuart Rodgers, Northern 4x4 Centre managing director.

"I'm sure that this weekend's launch event will be fantastic and visitors will be thrilled by the enormous Metal Mountain we are constructing."

The new right-hand-drive Hummer H3 is the latest model from the 4x4 brand and makes its UK right-hand-drive debut at the weekend.

Guest numbers are strictly limited for the Hummer 4x4 experience. Call the Northern 4x4 Centre on 0191-296 2707 and speak to Jason or Dale to reserve your place.