Auto

Since its islandwide roll-out last November, the environmentally friendly ethanol-blend gasolene, E10, has been a fiery topic for several motorists.

SHANGHAI (AP):China widened its lead over the United States (US) as the world's biggest auto market in January, with passenger car sales more than doubling to 1.32 million vehicles, an industry group reported Tuesday.

The Jamaica Automobile Association (JAA) is offering to ease some of the burdens faced by local drivers with its valet service.

Jamaica's Honda distributor, ATL Motors, has identified 29 vehicles affected by Honda's recent airbag recall.

BRIEFSFiat gives nodROME (AP):Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said Wednesday that the Italian automaker has no objections to the government's decision not to extend cash-for-clunkers incentives into 2010."We agree with the decision, we have already said...

MOSCOW (AP):Italy's Fiat SpA and Russian automobile company Sollers announced a €2.4 billion (US$3.3 billion) joint venture on Thursday to produce up to 500,000 vehicles per year in Russia in a bid to become the country's second-largest car...

Just as a pair of shoes is worn to complement an outfit, custom-made rims are acquired with the intention to add panache and uniqueness to a vehicle, which, it is hoped, will be the envy of the motoring world.

SHANGHAI (AP):China's passenger car sales rose 84 per cent in January from a year earlier as buyers took advantage of tax breaks and other incentives ahead of the Chinese New Year, a research group said Friday.Passenger car sales totaled 1.22 million...

SEOUL, South Korea (AP):Hyundai Motor's net profit nearly quadrupled in the fourth quarter on higher sales following a strong performance during 2009 in the fast-growing Chinese and Indian auto markets.South Korea's largest automaker and a growing force...

While most business owners use traditional methods of advertising their products, there are the more adventurous ones among us who opt to go the...

DENNIS ECKART has found a way of turning trash into beautiful works of art. He has been 'sculpting' old tyres into planters and 'Grecian' urns; things of beauty for plants.

Picture this. Driving along with family, enjoying the scenic view and suddenly - an earthquake. What do you do?