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Published:Sunday | May 1, 2011 | 12:00 AM

It Was a two-for-one evening billing at the Carib 5 Cinema in St Andrew last Wednesday. A movie premiere and a mini car show.

Published:Sunday | April 24, 2011 | 12:00 AM

LIME's branded 2010 Toyota Fortuner SUV has been turning several heads when it pulls up at promotions islandwide. And, according to Stephen Price, LIME regional special projects manager: "The vehicle was conceptualised to be the flagship for LIME promotions and other special projects... "

Published:Sunday | April 24, 2011 | 12:00 AM

FIVE months into his tenure as Jamaica Classic Car Club President Nigel McFarlane says he has hit the ground running. According to the part-time, marketing lecturer at the University of Technology, since his ascension to the position in November last year, he has been focussing on raising the club's image and the energy level of its members.

Published:Sunday | April 24, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Nissan Motor Co will resume taking United States (US) reservations for its Leaf electric car on May 1, Nissan Americas Chairman Carlos Tavares said last Wednesday.

Published:Sunday | April 24, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Team CRC Racing received a well-needed financial boost from the National Commercial Bank (NCB) and Boom Energy Drink on Wednesday. The handing over ceremony and unveiling of the team's outfitted Mitsubishi Evolutions took place at the NCB Wellness and Recreation Centre in Kingston.

Published:Sunday | April 24, 2011 | 12:00 AM

It's 'all systems go' for tomorrow's 'Carnival of Speed' at the Dover Raceway, St Ann, when Jamaica's top drivers face off at the first meet of the 2011 circuit racing season. The Easter Monday meet is scheduled to get under way at 10 a.m.

Published:Sunday | April 17, 2011 | 12:00 AM

It is not unusual to hear of parties with peculiar names in Jamaica: Hot Mondays, Weddy Weddy Wednesdays, to name a few. Well, move over. Container Satdazs has joined the frame.

Published:Sunday | April 17, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Call it sheer anticipation. But, the drape which covered the ATL Automotive Racing Team's spanking-new Audi race car did very little to fend off the stares of guests on hand to witness its unveiling.

Published:Sunday | April 17, 2011 | 12:00 AM

With his sights on a podium finish at the Rotax Pan American Grand National Finals scheduled for September, Jamaica's Thomas Issa, served a strong warning last weekend that he will be a serious contender when the...

Published:Sunday | April 17, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Under pressure from government safety regulators, Ford Motor Company is expanding a recall of the popular F-150 pickup truck to include nearly 1.2 million vehicles that may have defective airbags.

Published:Sunday | April 10, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The University of Technology (UTech) in St Andrew plans to launch a Sports Entrepreneurship Project to commercialise activities of sporting clubs, such as motoring groups.

Published:Sunday | April 10, 2011 | 12:00 AM

UNITED STATES (AP):Honda Motor Company said it will add a week to production slowdowns at its 11 North American auto plants.

Published:Sunday | April 10, 2011 | 12:00 AM

SAN FRANCISCO (AP):Microsoft Corp and Toyota Motor Corp said last Wednesday that they are partnering to integrate Web services with Toyota's vehicles.

Published:Sunday | April 10, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Toyota Jamaica took the new-car dealer top honours in the National Commercial Bank's (NCB) Auto Dealers Awards Ceremony at the Terra Nova Hotel, St Andrew, last Tuesday evening.

Published:Sunday | April 10, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The Land Rover Discovery 4 and the LR2 at the British high commissioner's Trafalgar Road residence in St Andrew last Wednesday.

Published:Sunday | April 10, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Just like the underdog David defeating Goliath in the Bible, a number of determined drivers are eyeing their more celebrated rivals at the 'Carnival of Speed' Dover race meet, which is scheduled for Easter Monday, April 25.One such driver is Captain...

Published:Sunday | April 10, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The Mitsubishi plant in central Illinois will skip its traditional summer production shutdown for the first time this year, due to a new order for rental-fleet vehicles.

Published:Sunday | April 3, 2011 | 12:00 AM

After his stunning performance at last weekend's Florida Winter Tour race meet in Ocala, Florida, Justin Sirgany will bow into action today at the Palisadoes International Raceway, Kingston. The meet is scheduled to get under way at 9 a.m.

Published:Sunday | April 3, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Despite assurances, craft vendors located inside Fern Gully, leading into Ocho Rios, are worried about their impending relocation from the area to allow for upgrading work by the National Works Agency (NWA) of the roadway which winds throughout the hilly green space.

Published:Sunday | April 3, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Automotiveswww.jamaica-gleaner.comAPRIL 3, 2011SECTION GTravelling the organic wayBrian BonittoSpecial Assignment EditorTO some it could be seen as recycling, but to National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) boss, Joan Gordon-Webley, it is...

Published:Sunday | April 3, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Jaguar Land Rover has awarded more than £2 billion (US$3.3 billion) worth of supply contracts for its new Evoque model to British companies. The 40-plus companies will supply components for the new compact Range Rover coupe and five-door vehicles after winning a global tendering exercise, the company said.

Published:Sunday | April 3, 2011 | 12:00 AM

French-owned local petrol provider, Total Jamaica, has pumped US$11 million over the past two years into its operations. However, the company which acquired National in 2004 and, more recently, Esso, said it is not interested in taking over Texaco, which is up for grabs.

Published:Sunday | March 27, 2011 | 12:00 AM

LONG before setting foot on Jamaican soil on Wednesday last, South African Christo Coetzer was deeply influenced by reggae king Bob Marley and the infectious beat of the music.

Published:Sunday | March 27, 2011 | 12:00 AM

The sometimes acidic, always analytical 'Cabbie' does not move from his armchair in 'Maskita Wan', the second episode of the Cabbie Chronicles series currently showing on Flow OnDemand.

Published:Sunday | March 27, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Last weekend, the auto show hosted by Kingston Industrial Garage Limited (KIG), in association with the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Auto Loan programme, was a breath of fresh air for attendees.In fact, it filled the gap created by the absence of the...

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