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Published:Sunday | May 9, 2021 | 12:14 AMToriann Ellis -

The former head of the Jamaica Motoring Club (JMC), Lawrence Henriques, has seen the highs and lows of the motor sport industry, and he hopes that it will keep on thriving. “My passion for racing started at an early age. I had a highly modified...

Published:Sunday | May 2, 2021 | 12:06 AMKareem LaTouche - Automotives Coordinator

The Jeep silhouette is an iconic one that was made famous in World War II for its practicality and durability. To relive this glory, the brand decided to start the Wrangler series, in the ‘80s, which in essence took its design theme from the...

Published:Sunday | May 2, 2021 | 12:05 AMKajamba Fitz-Henley - Contributor

The journey in motor sports started in a fairly typical way for 30-plus-year-old organiser, promoter and videographer, Kedron Kennedy. “I discovered motorsports back in the early 2000s, when some friends invited me to watch drag racing at...

Published:Sunday | April 25, 2021 | 12:13 AM
Published:Sunday | April 25, 2021 | 12:11 AMPaul Glenroy Messam - Contributor

The concept of patience is both a virtue and a necessity, especially in these COVID-19 times. Motorists ought to be, alert, aware, awake and exercise a great deal of patience as we traverse the busy streets. Some of us drive out suddenly, others...

Published:Sunday | April 25, 2021 | 12:09 AMPaul Glenroy Messam - Contributor

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...

Published:Sunday | April 25, 2021 | 12:08 AMToriann Ellis - Contributor

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...

Published:Sunday | April 18, 2021 | 12:13 AMKareem LaTouche -

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...

Published:Sunday | April 18, 2021 | 12:06 AMPaul Glenroy Messam - Contributor

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...

Published:Sunday | April 18, 2021 | 12:06 AM

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,...

Published:Friday | April 9, 2021 | 12:05 AM
Published:Friday | April 9, 2021 | 12:05 AMToriann Ellis - Contributor

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...

Published:Thursday | April 1, 2021 | 12:11 AMChristopher Serju - Senior Gleaner Writer

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...

Published:Thursday | April 1, 2021 | 12:06 AMPaul Glenroy Messam - Contributor

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...

Published:Thursday | April 1, 2021 | 12:05 AM
Published:Friday | March 26, 2021 | 12:05 AM
Published:Friday | March 26, 2021 | 12:05 AMToriann Ellis - Contributor

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...

Published:Sunday | March 21, 2021 | 12:06 AMPaul Glenroy Messam - Contributor

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....

Published:Sunday | March 21, 2021 | 12:05 AMKareem LaTouche - Automotives Coordinator

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...

Published:Sunday | March 14, 2021 | 12:10 AMPaul Glenroy Messam - Contributor

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...

Published:Sunday | March 14, 2021 | 12:10 AMVanessa James - Contributor

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...

Published:Sunday | March 7, 2021 | 9:42 AM

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...

Published:Sunday | March 7, 2021 | 12:06 AMPaul Glenroy Messam - Contributor

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...

Published:Sunday | March 7, 2021 | 12:05 AMKareem LaTouche - Automotives Coordinator

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...

Published:Sunday | February 28, 2021 | 12:18 AM

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...

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