Kia has thrown away all manner of conservatism when it comes to the Carens design as they are willing to experiment and bring something different to the automotive market. As such, the layout of the lights and the overall front fascia don’t...
With gas prices soaring higher each day, automotive manufacturers have been noticing a growing demand for more multipurpose vehicles (MPVs). These are usually seven seaters that place an emphasis on carrying a lot of persons in a comfortable manner...
Phillip Oliver, the manager of Ellesco, a company that offers electric vehicle dealerships, believes that this new mode of transportation is the way to go and will be the future for Jamaica as the world slowly shifts from combustion vehicles. “My...
The King of The City drift event takes place at the waterfront, Downtown Kingston today, pitting the best car park drifters from across the island against each other. The rivalries leading up to the event have been intense, with words being thrown...
Paul Lee, the owner of the family-oriented business, Paul and Lisa Racing, fell in love with motor racing at a tender age, when he witnessed racers on the track. “From the former days of Vernamfield, when circuit racing was happening, I would watch...
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Germaine Rowe observed at first hand job losses and the displacement of workers within the private sector. An idea that he sat on for some time was then morphed into fruition, and now Go Care, a mobile auto-...
Kayle-Vaden Roper and Tommi Gore will represent Jamaica at the second stage of the 2022 Simracing World Cup, scheduled to begin online on July 27. The news came from Stephen Stewart, president of the Jamaica Simulator Racing Association (JSRA) on...
Before the Palisade took over as Hyundai’s ultra premium model, the Santa Fe was holding down the fort for the automaker. With production starting over two decades ago, this SUV has always been a ‘do-it-all’ vehicle, that had the perfect...
The subcompact SUV has dominated the automotive sector for so long that we sometimes forget about the mid-size SUV. These vehicles are usually dual purpose, as they can be used for domestic driving, as well as off-road excursions. The Everest has...
Many challenges with cyclists could be avoided if motorists accepted the bicycle as a vehicle. On our Jamaican roadways, road users often complain about the action or non- action of cyclists. “Some of these bicycle riders are always on the wrong...
Nastasia “Nas Landy” Lewis, the owner of Vinyl Boss Lady Printing (VBLP), is a creative at heart who uses her skill to customise vehicles and has been making a tremendous impact on the automotive industry. “I had a nine to five, but I wasn’t making...
Up ! Up ! Up! Goes the price of fuel. When will it end? Your guess is as good as mine. “I wish the price would vaporise like the gas in thin air,” says Sophia Dean, early childhood educator, who has to do pick-ups on a daily basis. Can you figure...
The JPS Foundation and IDB Lab have launched Project eDrive in preparation for the new era of business opportunities expected to follow the approval of the Electric Vehicle Mobility Policy announced on Wednesday, June 8, by Minister of Science...
Kareem LaTouche Automotives Coordinator KIA is determined to make an indelible mark on the automotive industry, especially with their SUV line. This was most evident when the brand decided to give the previous generation Sportage a complete...
Gas prices are up, and savings seem to be coming down. What can the ordinary Jamaican driver do to cushion the high cost of fuel? Surely the basis of a well-maintained motor vehicle is a well-tuned engine. Without an engine that operates at full...
Neil Gore has enjoyed the competitiveness of both motor racing and golf, at an elite level, where his interest in racing started a few years before he began venturing into the profession of golf. “I started racing in 1969 at Vernamfield whenever...
Traffic congestion is quite common in Jamaica’s cities and towns. Therefore, there is always a challenge in congested areas such as: Kingston and St Andrew, Spanish Town, Old Harbour, May Pen, Mandeville and Montego Bay. As various users share the...
Being distracted while driving is a sure recipe for disaster. Yet, it can be an easy task to accomplish on our busy roadways in Jamaica. However, as defensive drivers, we have to be focused and read the road continuously. Distractions from the...
In 2018, Hyundai took a bold step by unveiling their mid-size SUV, the Palisade, which eclipsed their previous top-tier model, the Santa Fe. With a wheelbase of 2900mm and height of 1750mm, its a bona fide eight-seater that is intended to stand out...
The X Trail started production around 2000, as Nissan’s first sub-compact SUV, which was both agile and aggressive in style. It was known for its angular shape and prominent front lights incorporated in the roof rails for some of the models....
