What comes to mind when you see or smell something oozing from the tail pipe of a motor car? “This is poison, I don’t want to inhale that” answered Sophia Dean, defensive driver, educator. “This vehicle is polluting fresh air,” she adds. That...
Stunt riding has been a regular source of entertainment for Jamaicans over the years, and, despite the negative connotations attached to the sport, stunt riders are still devoting their time to master the skill of bike stunts. They are also gaining...
Due to a high carbon footprint, automakers are feverishly seeking to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels, especially in European countries. It is against this backdrop that British High Commissioner to Jamaica Asif Ahmad ordered his fully...
Driving is a life skill. Your training and tests are just the beginning. There are a number of factors which create successful drivers. They have careful schooling in the fundamentals of defensive driving. “Successful defensive drivers, are trained...
Earlier this month, Ford released its first-ever integrated sustainability and financial report of accomplishments and aspirations, at the same time announcing new science-based targets towards the company’s ambition to be carbon-neutral by 2050,...
Alphonso Grennell, the owner of Grennell’s Driving School (GDS), has gone through the highs and lows to become a thriving entrepreneur. He stated that his business began operation on June 1, 1999. “I started my business out of what people would...
IronRock Insurance Company Limited is looking to woo customers with a smashing new vehicle policy that rewards good drivers by refunding them a percentage of their premium, based on their driving habits, at the end of the policy year. Dubbed pay as...
How can our motorists cope especially with these existing restrictions? Are we making use of our time management skills? Well, Brendan Francis, a great writer, once said, “When you are deeply absorbed in what you’re doing, time gives itself to you...
Since the onset of the pandemic, many businesses have had to close operations, but some are learning to adjust to the new normal in order to remain functional. Andrew Lee-Sing, the founder of Leesing Concepts, which comprises KnOption...
Good car maintenance will have it singing a happy tune. When we own a vehicle, we expect it to provide us with excellent service. However, a car does not service itself automatically. We have to plan how and when to service such a valuable asset....
The subcompact SUVs are all the craze these days, because of their ride height and storage capacity, plus, they are usually built on a car’s chassis. This greatly improves the ride comfort and manoeuvrability, while it gives them the ability to...
As defensive driving motorists, have you ever considered that anger is one letter short of danger? Have you ever felt the surge of anger blaze through your body when someone hurt your feelings? The causes of anger are complex. Even scientists admit...
Williams could not avoid the passion he has for racing and automotives, not with Vernam Field right down the road from where he grew up in May Pen, Clarendon. Therefore, it is no surprise that he was dominating the scene, breaking records, and even...
Hyundai’s flagship SUV is here! Yes, here in Jamaica! Magna Motors Dealership Limited introduces the Palisade as its all-new, modern-premium, luxurious SUV, and international reviews have already placed this beauty as a top contender in the...
Emergencies may arise even while we drive defensively on the roads. The MacMillan School dictionary describes the concept of emergency as, “an unexpected situation in which immediate action is necessary, often because of danger.” According to Keith...
After seeing so many companies enter the SUV market, BMW decided to give it a go in 1999 when it launched the X5. It featured an all-wheel-drive system and a luxurious interior that lived up to its sedan standards. In typical German fashion, the...
Earlier this month, the team at Fidelity Motors handed over 50 tablet computers, courtesy of Smart Mobile Solutions Jamaica (SMS), to the City Kids Homeschool Programme based in downtown Kingston. During the Christmas season, Fidelity Motors...
Ford Motor Company was recently recognised for leadership in corporate sustainability by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), securing a place on the global environmental nonprofit group’s prestigious ‘A List’ for tackling climate change and protecting...
There has been a surge in using dash cameras and reverse cameras to record accidents and mayhem as motorists are now taking their safety into their own hands. Tristan Lewis, the owner at Goon Auto Services (GAS), reported that the increasing demand...
Driving should be looked upon as an enjoyable and stimulating challenge to both mind and body. As the Methodist subtheme says “Caring for the body, mind and soul ….” When done safely, it can be one of the most delightful pastimes, even in this...
The Comfortable Runabout Vehicle or Compact Recreational Vehicle (CR-V), depending on which country you are in, has been a hit since its inception in 1995, when Honda decided to introduce their first SUV to the market. It had only one trim level,...
