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Published:Friday | November 20, 2015 | 12:00 AMMel Cooke

Larry Henriques, organiser of the Jamaica Millennium Motoring Club Rally Jamaica 2015, which takes place next weekend, announced a highly competitive field of drivers at Kingston Industrial Garage (KIG), Spanish Town Road, St Andrew, on Thursday...

Published:Friday | November 20, 2015 | 6:13 PM

There was a shortened lesson on how lubricants work on Wednesday evening, as the BIZOL line of lubricants and related motor-vehicle products were officially introduced into Jamaica.The lesson was, naturally, geared towards showing why BIZOL products...

Published:Monday | November 16, 2015 | 1:56 PM

Jamaican gospel artiste, poet, and songwriter Amiyah has released her debut EP, I Will Follow You, on iTunes. Ranging from reggae to jazz and rock, the EP is accompanied by a video for Sidewalk Story, one of the eight tracks.The video was recently...

Published:Friday | November 13, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Reggae Racers determined to finish strongGlenroy SinclairAssignment CoordinatorTURNS TO J6SUBHEAD: CMRC 2015 closes in Guyana tomorrowLack of sponsorship has been one of the main obstacles to Jamaica's chances of winning any of the major titles in...

Published:Friday | November 13, 2015 | 1:59 PM

WASHINGTON (AP):Americans ramped up their online shopping and restaurant spending in October, but low inflation kept overall retail sales growth muted.The Commerce Department said last Friday that retail sales rose a seasonally adjusted 0.1 per cent...

Published:Friday | November 6, 2015 | 12:00 AMMel Cooke

With longer loan terms being offered on new vehicles, and financing going up to 100 per cent, purchasers could end up owing more than their comprehensive insurance coverage payout if the vehicle is written off early into the repayment period.

Published:Friday | November 6, 2015 | 12:00 AM

JAMAICA’S JEFFREY Panton and Mike Fennell Jr headline a competitive field at the two-day Rally Jamaica 2015, to be held in three weeks’ time. The rally starts in the St Catherine communities of Bog Walk and Wakefield on Saturday,...

Published:Friday | October 30, 2015 | 12:00 AMGlenroy Sinclair

A gesture of love, kindness and appreciation on Heroes Day at the Dover Raceway, St Ann, has left circuit racer David Summerbell stunned. He was surprised by members of the Dyer family from nearby Brown's Town, who...

Published:Friday | October 30, 2015 | 12:00 AM

BRUSSELS (AP):European Union (EU) nations have reached a tentative deal on tougher emissions tests for diesel cars, after the Volkswagen scandal showed previous methods were ineffective. The slow phase-in of the new standards, however, drew fire...

Published:Friday | October 30, 2015 | 12:00 AMMel Cooke

While they might not put out advertisements with Christmas carols, reindeer, and Santa Claus, it is customary for used-car dealers to cut prices on vehicles at the upper part of the car importation at about...

Published:Friday | October 23, 2015 | 12:00 AMGlenroy Sinclair

The nail-biting, dramatic showdown which unfolded at Dover Raceway, St Ann, on Monday was just the latest public salvo between the country's top circuit racing drivers, Doug Gore and David Summerbell. Their fierce rivalry had the hundreds of fans...

Published:Friday | October 23, 2015 | 12:00 AM

DETROIT (AP) - After some summer gains, Volkswagen's US sales seem to have stalled amid revelations it cheated on emissions tests.Volkswagen Group?s sales are expected to be flat in October, even as total US sales rise eight percent for one of the best...

Published:Friday | October 23, 2015 | 12:00 AM

NEW YORK (AP) - Silicon Valley may think it can build a better car, but should it? As tech giants like Google and Apple look to automobiles as the next frontier for innovation, they face a looming reality cars are a lot harder to manufacture and sell...

Published:Thursday | October 8, 2015 | 1:33 PM

Owning a car is a big undertaking, as drivers cough up large sums to purchase and maintain their automobiles, then eventually (in most cases) sell them. The moment a vehicle is driven off the dealership's lot, owners are faced with an onslaught of...

Published:Friday | October 16, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Tomorrow at the island’s premier circuit racing course, Dover Raceway, St Ann, the top drivers in their respective classes will renew rivalry in the grand finale for the 2015 season. 

Published:Friday | October 16, 2015 | 2:30 PMNeville Graham

The second-highest-ever number of drag racers - 154 - descended on Vernamfield, Clarendon, last Sunday for the NDRC Drag Challenge #4. Highlights of the meet included the close going of the Super Street 15; pedal to metal action in Pro Street 13 and...

Published:Friday | October 16, 2015 | 2:54 PM

BERLIN (AP)On Thursday German authorities ordered a recall of all Volkswagen cars fitted with emissions test-cheating software, a decision that will affect 8.5 million VW diesel vehicles across the 28-nation European Union (EU).The Federal Motor...

Published:Friday | October 16, 2015 | 3:00 PM

WASHINGTON (AP)Americans increased their spending at auto dealers, restaurants and clothiers in September, but cheaper gasoline prices suppressed overall retail sales growth.Retail sales rose just 0.1 per cent last month, after being unchanged in...

Published:Friday | October 16, 2015 | 4:12 PMMel Cooke

Kingston Industrial Garage (KIG), Jamaican dealers in Ford, Subaru and Jeep, is a staple along Spanish Town Road. Now they have another St Andrew address; this time a bit closer to the Cross Roads and New Kingston business districts.The new-car...

Published:Thursday | October 8, 2015 | 12:00 AM

Motorcyclists have overtaken pedestrians as the most vulnerable road users in Jamaica, with motorcycle-related road fatalities almost doubling since the start of 2015, compared to last year. The Jamaica Constabulary Force's (JCF) Traffic Division is...

Published:Friday | October 9, 2015 | 12:55 PM

DETROIT (AP):Volkswagen could compensate owners of diesel-powered cars that emit high levels of pollutants, possibly by paying them for the lost value of their vehicles, the company's top US executive has said.Speaking to lawmakers investigating the...

Published:Friday | October 9, 2015 | 1:13 PMGlenroy Sinclair

Peter Rae is one of the race drivers who has been doing laps at the Dover Raceway, St. Ann, for the longest time. When the 2015 circuit racing season climaxes on Heroes Day, Monday, October 19, 'Zoom Zoom' will celebrate 47 years of consistent...

Published:Friday | October 9, 2015 | 3:57 PMMel Cooke

Gordon 'Butch' Stewart beamed as he faced the audience of mostly full white-clad guests at the ATL hangar, Tinson Pen Aerodrome, St Andrew, last Sunday evening. It was quickly evident that the reason for his joy went beyond the Audi Q7, which was...

Published:Friday | October 2, 2015 | 10:49 AMKawain Fearon

As new vehicle dealers roll out their 2016 models, Automotives continues to take an in-depth look at some of what is new on the Jamaican market, or has been upgraded. Today, it is sedan time with the Nissan Sentra.The Nissan Sentra (B17) has grown...

Published:Friday | October 2, 2015 | 12:05 PMKawain Fearon

Chevy's 'Like a Rock'-themed advertising campaign sums up the perfect use and characteristics of a 4x4 vehicle. However, in Jamaica and in some parts of the world, 4x4 rides are often seen as a status symbol. Oftentimes they are 'rimmed up',...

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