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Western Bureau:When the 'Lotto Scam' came to the fore in 2006, one of the signs that some western Jamaica communities were awash with cash was the sudden appearance of numerous luxury motor vehicles driven by young men with no known legitimate source of income.

The way is now clear for Montegonian Doug 'Hollywood' Gore and his Audi TT outfit to compete at this year's Caribbean Motor Racing Championship. With this, Jamaica promises to field one of its strongest ever teams for the regional title.

At five years old he negotiates the sharp curves on the race track, two wheels in the air. This is Zander Williams' first go-kart racing season and already he is showing signs that he will be a force to reckon with in the future.

The progress of the Road Traffic (Temporary Ticket Amnesty) Act 2012 is very welcome. It brings a proposed six-month amnesty on tickets issued before September 20, 2010 that much closer. Under the amnesty, motorists with outstanding tickets will be able to pay up what they owe without legal proceedings being instigated against them.

While some motor vehicle brands and updated makes of popular models are staples of the Jamaican road, there are those which have had very brief times in the fast - and slow - lanes.

The dreams of prospective automobile owners looking for specific vehicles to import may soon be realised, following the official launch of CarMax Jamaica Limited at 2 Chelsea Avenue, St Andrew, last Tuesday.

Automotives starts a new feature today, regular commentary on matters related to motor vehicles. Enjoy.

The NACAM Rally Championship (NRC) 2012 will be contested over six events in five countries. The events will be in Puebla, Mexico (April 20 - 21), Oaxaca, Mexico (May 18 - 19), Costa Rica (July 6 - 7), Peru (Aug 31 - Sep 1), Panama (Oct 12 - 13) and Colombia (Nov 16 - 17).

Watching the promotional video for the 2012 Ford Ranger pickup, I was impressed.

At times, the electrifying atmosphere and loud cheers, mixed with friendly verbal clashes, brought back memories of tense battles between rival high schools at a Manning Cup...

Learning to drive is, perhaps, one of the most important and exciting adventures an individual will undertake when they come 'of age'. Jamaican law sets 18 years old as the earliest age a person can be granted a full driver's licence.

The Porsche 911, with its sloping roofline, long hood and powerful rear engine, has been a sports car-lover's fantasy for the half century since its 1963 introduction. Its creator, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, grandson of the automaker's founder, is dead at age 76.