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Published:Sunday | October 27, 2013 | 12:00 AM

If he could turn back the hands of time, Doug 'Hollywood' Gore would erase memories of the final event at the Heroes of Speed race meet, held at the Dover Raceway, St Ann, on National Heroes Day.

Published:Sunday | October 20, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Last week, the Sol Group, premiere supplier of petroleum products in the Caribbean basin, officially welcomed Sol Petroleum Jamaica Limited to its group of companies. Sol Petroleum Jamaica Limited is the newly appointed authorised macro distributor for Shell lubricants in the island.

Published:Sunday | October 20, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Jamaica Automobile Association (JAA) has rebranded its premium Corporate Chauffeur Car Service as White Glove. The service, the only one of its kind in Jamaica, is geared towards providing comfortable and hassle-free transportation for business executives and travellers with particular needs, visiting Jamaica.

Published:Sunday | October 20, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Long before it arrived in Jamaica last Wednesday to much fanfare, the 2014 Range Rover Sport had been garnering a lot of attention worldwide. It was no different when it was unveiled at ATL Automotive Ltd, Oxford Road, New Kingston, only a few hours after a private viewing to Automotives.

Published:Sunday | October 20, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Traffic wardens are a critical part of the road-safety mechanism, but who, all too often, are a mere blip in the motorist's windscreen. Today, Automotives starts a series on traffic wardens, honouring the contribution they make, and ensuring that they are seen as more than the person who holds up a sign in morning traffic.

Published:Sunday | October 20, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Meet director Dean Corrodus has promised die-hard circuit racing fans a treat at tomorrow's Heroes of Speed race meet. It is one which will provide excitement, rivalry and mounting tension, which is expected to reach fever pitch at the Dover Raceway, St Ann.

Published:Sunday | October 13, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Fidelity Motors will give a free Galaxy S4 smartphone to persons who purchase a Nissan vehicle from the dealership this month.

Published:Sunday | October 13, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Described as 'The Boss', the all-new 2014 BMW X5 was introduced to Automotives at a private viewing by Stewart Motors Ltd last week. Fourteen years after its debut, the Sport Activity Vehicle (SAV), now in its third generation, is a standout.

Published:Sunday | October 13, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Concerned about the calibre of bus and taxi drivers in Jamaica, the Public Passenger Vehicle Modernisation Council (PPVMC) has embarked on a strategic drive to regularise them.

Published:Sunday | October 13, 2013 | 12:00 AM

On September 11, the Jonathan Grant High School, Spanish Town, St Catherine, became the first school in Jamaica to launch a Jamaica Automobile Association (JAA) Junior Club, with an inaugural meeting and pinning ceremony for some of its 36 members.The...

Published:Sunday | October 13, 2013 | 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP):A jury found on Thursday that Toyota Motor Corp is not liable for the death of a woman who was killed when her 2006 Camry apparently accelerated and crashed despite her efforts to stop.

Published:Sunday | October 13, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Transport Authority and St Catherine Bus Association have partnered to launch an authorised school-bus programme in the parish.

Published:Sunday | October 6, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Head of the Police Traffic Division, Senior Super-intendent Radcliffe Lewis, insists that tomorrow, there will be an islandwide crackdown on tinted public passenger vehicles (PPV).

Published:Sunday | October 6, 2013 | 12:00 AM

A frenetic showdown between Doug 'Hollywood' Gore and David 'The King' Summerbell is expected in the final circuit race meet of the year, the Heroes of Speed event at Dover Raceway, St Ann, on October 21.

Published:Sunday | October 6, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Australian Debbie Kennewell, who was born deaf, has been living in Jamaica for the past five years. Although licensed to drive in her home country when she was 18 years old, Kennewell is yet to hold a Jamaican driver's licence.

Published:Sunday | October 6, 2013 | 12:00 AM

At least 12 deaf motorists have been granted a driver's licence recently. However Rian Gayle, research/advocacy officer in the Social Services Department of the Jamaica Association for the Deaf (JAD), pointed out that there could be more, as persons in the rural areas have not been accounted for.

Published:Sunday | September 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Samantha Summerbell's dream to one day race in the Formula One series, competing against some of the world's top-notch drivers, is inching closer to reality.

Published:Sunday | September 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

WASHINGTON (AP):Nine Japanese auto parts manufacturers and two of their executives will plead guilty, and pay US$740 million in criminal fines for conspiring to fix the prices of more than 30 products sold to many of the world's largest automakers...

Published:Sunday | September 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Despite efforts by new- and used-car dealerships to hold strain as the Jamaican currency steadily weakens, both sectors have had to increase motor-vehicle prices.

Published:Sunday | September 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

With traffic fatalities climbing, the Road Safety Unit (RSU) in the Ministry of Transport, Housing and Works is putting on a road tour geared at sensitising the public on the importance of safety.

Published:Sunday | September 29, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Usually an E indicates a failing grade, reflecting a woeful performance. But not so for the newly redesigned E-Class Mercedes-Benz line, of a pedigree worth bragging about.

Published:Sunday | September 22, 2013 | 12:00 AM

DETROIT (AP):Ford says it will sink Can$700 million (US$680 million) into an assembly plant near Toronto, Canada, to add models and meet increased demand for vehicles around the world.The investment...

Published:Sunday | September 22, 2013 | 12:00 AM

At 44 years old, Oliver admits he does not have a driver's licence - and has no intention of getting one, because he is fearful of driving....

Published:Sunday | September 22, 2013 | 12:00 AM

For some persons, driving a motor vehicle is a nerve-racking experience which they try to avoid at all costs. Persons who fear driving may create excuses not to drive and depend on others to chauffeur them about, or travel by public transportation...

Published:Sunday | September 22, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Shortly after the introduction of ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD) into the Jamaican market in June this year, the demand was sluggish....

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