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Published:Friday | April 1, 2016 | 9:56 AMNeville Graham

It was somewhat cool weather, but Vernamfield, Clarendon, was searing with a record number of entries at the Sunday, March 20, meet. The 180 entries surpassed the previous record of 164 and there was fierce competition in all classes between 16...

Published:Friday | April 1, 2016 | 10:52 AM

Full results - Carnival of Speed 2016Race # 1 -Thundersport II Class1. David Summerbell (Mitsubishi Evolution 8)2. Doug Gore (Audi TT)3. Andre Anderson (Mitsubishi Lancer)4. Chris Campbell (BMW M3)Race # 2 -Thundersport II Class1. Kyle Gregg (...

Published:Friday | April 1, 2016 | 12:57 PMMel Cooke

Tarik Kiddoe does not ride a motorcycle as often as he once did. Still, the Shango Bikers riding group he is a part of has provided Kiddoe with lessons in motorcycle safety in two ways the value of safe riding practices in saving a friend's life...

Published:Friday | April 1, 2016 | 2:08 PMGlenroy Sinclair

Punching the air and imitating gunshots, hundreds of motorsport fans celebrated as David Summerbell's Total Lubricants sponsored Mitsubishi Evolution 8 crossed the finish line ahead of Doug Gore's Audi TT and Kyle Gregg's Radical in the first of...

Published:Friday | March 25, 2016 | 12:00 AMChristopher Serju

Even for motorists accustomed to driving on the North-South link of Highway 2000 using it is now a totally new experience, starting at their point of entry along the 66 kilometre roadway running from Angels and...

Published:Friday | March 25, 2016 | 5:16 PM

Brandon Finzi-Smith, Ryan Chisholm, Senna Summerbell, and Peter Rae have climbed to the top of their respective classes, following the conclusion of last Sunday's go-kart meet held at the Palisadoes International Raceway, Kingston.Smith leads the...

Published:Friday | March 25, 2016 | 12:00 AMGlenroy Sinclair

Tomorrow, what has been dubbed the fiercest circuit racing rivalry over the past 15 years unfolds at the Dover Raceway, St. Ann, as Kyle Gregg, Doug Gore, David Summerbell, Peter Rae, Chris Campbell and other drivers clash in the Thundersport II...

Published:Friday | March 25, 2016 | 12:00 AMGlenroy Sinclair

Since her teenage years, Monique Gibbs has had a heart of speed and the passion for motorsport. Well known for her loyalty, dedication, and commitment to the sport, the Immaculate Conception High School graduate has been transformed from a drag...

Published:Sunday | March 20, 2016 | 7:23 PM

When the films had been screened and assessed at the recent 2016 KingstOOn Animation Festival at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, the top entries were awarded. Here is a list of the top films in each category:Story board1....

Published:Friday | March 18, 2016 | 10:37 AMGlenroy Sinclair

As he comes out of retirement today and returns to the go-kart track, an emotional Mike Simmons will do so alone. In his association with the sport for more than two decades he has always been accompanied to the races by his spouse, Daisy Reynolds....

Published:Friday | March 18, 2016 | 2:45 PMGlenroy Sinclair

Today, Doug Gore, David Summerbell, Peter Rae, Mike Simmons, Garth Genus and other go-kart standouts will clash at the Palisadoes International Raceway, Kingston, in what may be regarded as a precursor to next weekend's showdown at the Dover Raceway...

Published:Friday | March 18, 2016 | 4:53 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP):Google wants Congress to create new federal powers that would let the tech giant receive special, expedited permission to bring to market a self-driving car that has no steering wheel or pedals.The proposal, laid out in a letter to...

Published:Friday | March 18, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Glenroy Sinclair, Assignment Coordinator Intense preparation is under way for the Carnival of Speed Easter race meet at the Dover Raceway, St Ann, next weekend, which is shaping up to be a rivalry threatening to scorch the tracks. News of Kyle...

Published:Friday | March 11, 2016 | 3:06 PMGlenroy Sinclair

With Total Lubricants as title sponsor, the fiery rivalry and nail-biting moments of former years seem set to return to the Palisadoes International Raceway, Kingston, in 2016. A host of former stars, including Doug Gore, Christopher Issa and Mike...

Published:Friday | March 11, 2016 | 3:33 PM

DETROIT (AP):With hopes of speeding development of self-driving cars, General Motors (GM) has acquired a small software company that's been testing vehicles on the streets of San Francisco, USA.The Detroit automaker says it purchased Cruise...

Published:Friday | March 11, 2016 | 4:12 PM

DETROIT, United States (AP):Michael Horn, Volkswagen's (VW) top US executive, was ushered out of his job for clashing too often with the German headquarters as he tried to keep sales afloat before and during the company's diesel emissions-cheating...

Published:Friday | March 11, 2016 | 4:43 PM

B'dos, Ireland reconnect through rallyThe Barbados Rally Club (BRC) is renewing its partnership with the Circuit of Ireland, one of the world's oldest rallies, which marks its 85th anniversary this year. In association with the island's Tourism...

Published:Friday | March 11, 2016 | 12:00 AM

With the recent opening of the section of the North-South Highway between Angels and Linstead last month, traversing the Bog Walk Gorge, including Flat Bridge, is now optional for motorists who are not going to communities along that roadway....

Published:Friday | March 4, 2016 | 2:41 PM

GENEVA (AP):Cars that drive themselves would mean arevolution in how people get around. But they might arrive just as much by evolution, with everyday cars getting gradually smarter, as by sudden shifts to fully self-drivingvehicles.Autonomous...

Published:Friday | March 4, 2016 | 4:16 PMMel Cooke

With Andrew Holness sworn in as Jamaica's prime minister and a Cabinet slated to be announced imminently under the new Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) administration, Jamaica's automobile sellers are hoping for an early meeting with the minister who ends...

Published:Friday | March 4, 2016 | 12:00 AM

WHEN BRITAIN was a production powerhouse for motor vehicles. Jamaica, once a British colony, was filled with its brands. One of the most desired of the British vehicles was the MGB convertible, a gentleman’s sports car built by British Leyland. 

Published:Thursday | March 3, 2016 | 8:49 AM

Simply MyrnaSt AndrewSimply Myrna is at Devon House. Cocktails 7 p.m., showtime 8 p.m. Featuring Dr Myrna Hague, Richie Stephens and Harold Davis.Reggae Talk with Bob AndySt AndrewThe Department of Literatures in English at UWI, Mona's, Reggae Talk...

Published:Friday | February 26, 2016 | 10:33 AM

In its transition from a building society to a commercial bank, Jamaica National is revving up its stake in the market by diversifying its product offerings. These will include the JN Auto Loan, with financing of up to 95 per cent.A special...

Published:Friday | February 26, 2016 | 12:00 AM

Following Wednesday's announcement that Jamaican cricketer AndrÈ Russell has struck an international deal with Nissan, the motor vehicle's authorised Jamaican dealers are expecting more interest in the brand locally.Russell, Rohit Sharma of India...

Published:Friday | February 26, 2016 | 12:00 AMMel Cooke

It took me about two hours to really drive the all-new Audi A4 somewhere on an oh so sweet ride between Guadalajara and Mexico City three weeks ago.Sure, I was at the steering wheel all the way down the mountain from Camio D'Vinos (which is at an...

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