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Published:Sunday | February 10, 2013 | 12:00 AM

"It's just eight days away from landing. I'm actually counting down the days," said Doug Gore, palpably oozing with anticipation and excitement as he responded to questions about the return of the Audi TT racing car to Jamaica, last Wednesday.

Published:Sunday | February 3, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Suzuki's compact car the Swift, which was launched as a world strategic model in 2004, reached three million units of sales last month.It was first produced and sold in Japan as a world strategic model in November 2004.

Published:Sunday | February 3, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Get caught speeding? Running a red light? Leaving the scene of an accident? For years, it was no problem, authorities say - so long as you were in Philadelphia, USA, and knew the right people.

Published:Sunday | February 3, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Insurance Company of the West Indies (ICWI) has handed over six road-safety infomercials to the the Ministry Of Transport, Works and Housing for broadcast on free-to-air television. Each one-minute infomercial addresses a specific area - speeding, motorcycle safety, overtaking, tailgating, pedestrian safety and general safe driving tips.

Published:Sunday | February 3, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Mechanic Michael Anderson and his colleagues are gathered in an apartment in Saskatoon, Canada, to 'row a boat' - the Jamaican expression for communal cooking and dining. The group of men arrived in Canada last summer from Jamaica to take up jobs as mechanics with transportation firms.

Published:Sunday | February 3, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Most of the big car companies are reporting double-digit gains for January, as last year's momentum in United States (US) auto sales continues into 2013.

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

At 2 a.m., Dilwick Williams climbs into the cab of a 30-wheeler double trailer to begin a 12-hour ride from Fort McMurray, Alberta, transporting goods for Trimac Transportation Services. He is about to journey several hundred kilometers across Canada in snowy, icy conditions.

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

Participants in the Canadian truck driver employment programme go through an extensive training process.

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

A section of the large crowd which gathered at the five-star Rio Hotel, Panama City, Panama, last weekend, reportedly erupted into loud cheers when three Jamaicans were announced as winners at the prestigious FIA Americas' Award.

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

The Florida Winter Tour (FWT) got underway last weekend and the young Jamaican go-karters have demonstrated that, once again, they will be a force to be reckoned with.Thomas Issa turned in a dazzling performance to secure second place out of a highly...

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

Major changes to the regulation of traffic in Half-Way Tree come into effect today. These are being implemented at the Constant Spring Road/South Odeon Avenue and Constant Spring Road/Hope Road intersections.

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

Today, the following changes will be made to traffic regulation in Half-Way Tree:

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

Despite not having as large a turnout as last year because of the country's economic climate, the sixth annual staging of the Jamaica Motor Show yielded more for sellers.

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

The use of automobiles to advertise businesses is nothing new, as many business owners capitalise on the inherent mobility to attract customers.

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

Though they enjoy the ambience of the new racing facilities at the JamWest race circuit in Little London, Westmoreland, some of the country's top circuit racers have vowed to continue to showcase their skills at the 1.6-mile long Dover Raceway, St Ann.

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

Portia Simpson Miller, prime minister and chairman of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), has commended the Council, its partner agencies and members of the public for the proactive role they played in ensuring a significant reduction in road fatalities and injuries during 2012.

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

On Tuesday, petroleum products distributor Total Jamaica fêted four winners in the company's first Christmas season promotion at their Hope Road, St Andrew, head office.

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

DETROIT (AP):Two superhero-themed vehicles at the auto show in Detroit are there for more than just their flashy looks.The Batman-decorated Kia Optima and the Green Lantern-wrapped Kia Soul are at the South Korean automaker's exhibit to promote an...

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

The promised meeting between members of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA) and the police has taken place and the gas station operators have been somewhat reassured.

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

With two gas station operators shot by thieves between October 2012 and last Saturday, president of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA) Derrick Thompson has explained why many operators have become targets for criminals.

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

Ian Lyn, who organises the Jamaica Motor Show through his company The Firm, promises surprises and excitement at its 2013 staging on Sunday, January 19.

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

After a few leisurely laps around the Palisadoes International Raceway, Kingston, last weekend, 15 year-old Ferdinand Habsburg, now has his sights set on making his racing debut there very soon.

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

It is not uncommon to find demonstration vehicles - units used for test drives by potential customers at new car dealerships - being put up for sale at the end of the model year. Often times, they have been used as a salesperson's personal vehicle and can have a few hundred to several thousand kilometres or miles on the clock.

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

For 2013, two key issues are being given top priority by the Loss Adjusters Association of Jamaica (LAAJ). These are the need to determine the correct year of some vehicles coming from Singapore and Thailand and hosting a seminar to address stolen motor vehicles with altered chassis numbers.

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

High on president of the Jamaica Rent-a-Car Association (JARACA) Diana Stewart's 2013 list of things to do is lobbying government to reduce the time and multiple steps required to clear vehicles. She also wants the sector to obtain duty-free concessions.

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