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Published:Sunday | May 5, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Thomas Issa, Joshua Sirgany and Collin Daley Jr are all rising go-kart stars who are the three most popular Jamaican drivers currently competing on the North American circuit.

Published:Sunday | May 5, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The country is at a critical stage of its economic survival and, with the current financial challenges being experienced, the maintenance of your motor vehicle may not be top priority.

Published:Sunday | April 28, 2013 | 12:00 AM

TransJamaican Highway Limited has taken precautionary measures to secure the remaining batteries that operate solar-powered street lights along its highways.

Published:Sunday | April 28, 2013 | 12:00 AM

President of the Jamaica Gasolene Retailers Association (JGRA), Derrick Thompson, has welcomed Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell's announcement that low-sulphur diesel will soon be available in Jamaica.

Published:Sunday | April 28, 2013 | 12:00 AM

With the economic downturn affecting many road users, Highway 2000 East-West is being touted as the most cost-effective and fuel-efficient alternative to congested roads when plying the Spanish Town/Portmore to Kingston routes daily.

Published:Sunday | April 28, 2013 | 12:00 AM

ATL Autohaus recently hosted the official opening of its VW showroom and Audi terminal, located at 3 Oxford Road, New Kingston.

Published:Sunday | April 21, 2013 | 12:00 AM

With a grand motor-revving entrance no less spectacular than in a Vin Diesel movie, Guinness will showcase some of Jamaica's hottest cars at three mass event experiences, as well as select venues on its three-month, 12-bar tour across Jamaica.

Published:Sunday | April 21, 2013 | 12:00 AM

At a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) last Thursday morning, officials from the National Road Safety Council (NRSC), Jamaica Automobile Association (JAA) and the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) announced upcoming initiatives which will affect local and international road-safety promotion.

Published:Sunday | April 21, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Public Passenger vehicle (PPV) drivers and conductors are set to benefit from a training seminar undertaken by the Transport Authority in conjunction with the HEART Trust/NTA. This is in a bid to make them more knowledgeable about their operations, while at the same time providing quality service to commuters.

Published:Sunday | April 21, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Silver Star Motors, a member of the Stewart's Automotive Group and Mercedes-Benz dealers in Jamaica, recently launched the latest addition to its Mercedes-Benz family of vehicles, the A-Class.

Published:Sunday | April 21, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Nissan Juke sports crossover was not the only new product which Fidelity Motors rolled out recently at the Zen Lounge in New Kingston. Its social-media initiatives were also on show, host ZJ Bambino hosting giveaways for those on spot, who utilised them to good effect.

Published:Sunday | April 14, 2013 | 12:00 AM

He suffered a major loss in the 2011 general election but bounced back to form by winning again on Easter Monday - in the same constituency, but not in the political arena.

Published:Sunday | April 14, 2013 | 12:00 AM

With advances in motor vehicle design, in some cases, there is no longer a traditional temperature gauge on the instrument panel

Published:Sunday | April 14, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The Jamaica Automobile Association (JAA) recently launched its silver membership package, a 'budget friendly' option for potential customers.

Published:Sunday | April 14, 2013 | 12:00 AM

In one of his popular songs Do Sup'm, top-flight deejay Konshens says "mi nuh frighten fe nobody, but we respect everybody, nuh bwoy nuh badda dan we". This is the same tune Natasha Chang seems to be singing whenever she hits the track at the Dover Raceway.

Published:Sunday | April 7, 2013 | 12:00 AM

On April 2, the Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ) rolled out a new Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate (MVRC). The move is part of the tax authority's overall security-enhancement strategy and, at the same time, aims at improved efficiency of the motor-vehicle registration process.

Published:Sunday | April 7, 2013 | 12:00 AM

The unbearable heat in his Magnum race car prompted Sebastien Rae to take a quick glance over his left shoulder at the Dover raceway on Easter Monday. To his shock, the vehicle was on fire. With scenes from his life flickering across the screen of his memory, Rae quickly pulled off the track, turned the ignition off and leapt out.

Published:Sunday | April 7, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Some motorists who drive a continuously variable transmission (CVT) vehicle may not even realise it until they need to change the oil, as there are significant differences with conventional transmission vehicles.

Published:Sunday | April 7, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Doug 'Hollywood' Gore and his ATL team drew first blood on David Summerbell Jr and the Total Lubricant Camp at the Shell/Helix Carnival of Speed race meet, held at the Dover Raceway, St Ann, on Easter Monday.

Published:Sunday | April 7, 2013 | 12:00 AM

A number of road fatalities over the recent Easter period has pushed the total for the year, to April 2, over the corresponding period in 2012.

Published:Sunday | April 7, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Hilary Jardine, OD, one of the pioneers of motorsport in Jamaica and former head of the Jamaica Race Drivers' Club, has admitted that attending car-racing events may have a potentially dangerous post-race psychological effect on spectators.

Published:Sunday | March 31, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Jamaica's budding driving star, 15-year-old Thomas Issa, woke up this morning in Belgium, a week after turning in a sparkling performance in the United States to cement a place in the World Go-Kart Finals, scheduled to take place in New Orleans later this year.

Published:Sunday | March 31, 2013 | 12:00 AM

A police officer stationed at the National Stadium Police Station on Arthur Wint Drive in St Andrew has advised that motorists who attend events at the stadium utilise the special transportation arrangements where provided.

Published:Sunday | March 31, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Last Wednesday, Dr Omar Davies, minister of transport, works and housing, along with the managing director of National Road Operating and Constructing Company Ltd, Ivan Anderson, and Jean-François Doreau,...

Published:Sunday | March 31, 2013 | 12:00 AM

Dancehall artiste Tifa has partnered with Stewart Motors and is now the ambassador for the dealership's MINI brand.

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