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Published:Sunday | January 9, 2011 | 12:00 AM

Last year was a mixed bag for the auto industry. The recessionary year was marred by recalls, missed targets for the reduction in road deaths, but brightened by Marzouca's magical cruisers and Montego Bay taking on a new personality, thanks to ATL. Today, Automotives will give a rear-view glance of some events and people who made 2010 a memorable one.

Published:Sunday | January 2, 2011 | 12:00 AM

A new year generally ushers feelings of excitement, renewal and great expectations. However, Jamaican auto dealers are viewing 2011 with some amount of scepticism.

Published:Sunday | January 2, 2011 | 12:00 AM

While many sports personalities worldwide are in the process of applying the finishing touches to their New Year's resolution, Jamaica's motorsport fraternity already have set their sights on major goals when the new season begins later this month.

Published:Sunday | January 2, 2011 | 12:00 AM

This year, Honda will be releasing its CBR 250R motorcycle in the United States.

Published:Sunday | January 2, 2011 | 12:00 AM

IT'S A NEW year, and as motorists there are things we would like to change. For some, it may be driving habits. For others, it may be a desire to see a transformation of the deplorable road conditions or even the erecting of more road signs to help travellers find unfamilar places.

Published:Sunday | December 26, 2010 | 12:00 AM

To many motorists, time is what we want most, but what we use worst."Every minute counts," advises Beverley Anderson Manley, talk show host. "Time misspent is not lived but lost."

Published:Sunday | December 26, 2010 | 12:00 AM

DO YOU consider buying a car based on how safe it is? Well, according to a few car dealers, most car shoppers don't. Tariq Malik, owner of the Old Hope Road-based Carland ...

Published:Sunday | December 26, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Motorsport fans are in for a delightful treat come next month, when Pines Plaza in Junction, St Elizabeth, comes alive with the third staging of Slippery Wen Wett."It's going to be dubbed Liquid Nitro Trilogy and will be held on January 23, 2011," said...

Published:Sunday | December 26, 2010 | 12:00 AM

WASHINGTON (AP):South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia and German car maker Volkswagen lead the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles, used by safety-minded consumers looking to buy a new car.The Insurance Institute for Highway...

Published:Sunday | December 26, 2010 | 12:00 AM

PARIS (AP):Baby, you can drive my car.After its successful bike-sharing programme, Paris is moving into higher gear, preparing to lend out 3,000 electric cars across the City of Light to fight air pollution.

Published:Sunday | December 26, 2010 | 12:00 AM

GREENVILLE, SC (AP):The first electric bus built by a Colorado firm at a South Carolina plant is ready to roll off the assembly line and be introduced to the community, a company official said recently."It's a 12-week process, and production time will...

Published:Sunday | December 26, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Though they did not capture any major titles at last weekend's go-kart race meet in Orlando, Florida, Jamaica's young drivers displayed a high level of consistency.According to reports, the youngest...

Published:Sunday | December 26, 2010 | 12:00 AM

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP): German carmaker Volkswagen AG will make its new Passat and Jetta cars in Malaysia by late 2011 in a 1-billion ringgit (US$318 million) venture inked Tuesday with local auto group DRB-Hicom Berhad as it seeks to expand ...

Published:Sunday | December 19, 2010 | 12:00 AM

It's almost Christmas and car dealers have been smitten by the Yuletide spirit, as they aim to have customers driving before they can say, "Happy New Year!"

Published:Sunday | December 19, 2010 | 12:00 AM

When the starter waves the green flag to send them on their way this morning, Jamaica's go karters Thomas Issa, Jonathan Law, Matthew Williams, Justin Sirgany and Collin Daley Jr are expected to battle their overseas rivals to the wire for the chequered flag.

Published:Sunday | December 19, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Honda Motor Co says it will sell its 26 per cent stake in a motorcycle joint venture in India. Honda said Thursday it would pull out of the venture - Hero Honda Motors Ltd, which was built in 1984.

Published:Sunday | December 19, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Recent acts of courage and quick-thinking on the part of female bus drivers at the state-run bus company, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) have painted a beautiful picture of professional grace.

Published:Sunday | December 19, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Finding a parking space can be a hassle, especially during the Yuletide season...Rock Investments, the management company for the Mall and Village Plazas - two major shopping centres on Constant Spring Road, Kingston - has put a shuttle service in place to transport shoppers from a designated parking lot to these two malls.

Published:Sunday | December 12, 2010 | 12:00 AM

BERLIN (AP):Volkswagen AG says its global deliveries were up 16 per cent in year-on-year terms last month - and sales for this year's first 11 months exceeded those for the whole of 2009.The company said Friday the Volkswagen group - which includes...

Published:Sunday | December 12, 2010 | 12:00 AM

With David Summerbell wrapping up the Caribbean Motor Racing Championship; Bobby Marshall's scintillating performance in the Barbados Rally series; Joshua Sirgany's successful stint in the Florida go-kart championship this year; and now, Gary Gregg...

Published:Sunday | December 12, 2010 | 12:00 AM

While there might be those lurking in the dark and plotting to rob some motorists of their Christmas cheer, private-security companies have devised creative ways to help vehicle owners stay peaceful during the festive season, by offering special packages to new and existing customers who wish to secure their properties.

Published:Sunday | December 12, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Kia Motors Corp has reported a 48 per cent gain in sales of its vehicles in the United States (US) in November to 26,601 vehicles for the month, largely based on higher sales of its Soul wagons and Sorento SUVs, according to Bloomberg business analyst...

Published:Sunday | December 12, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Deputy Superintendent of Police Wayne Cameron, of the Police Traffic Division, is warning motorists to be extra careful during this Yuletide season.

Published:Sunday | December 12, 2010 | 12:00 AM

MILWAUKEE (AP): The X-raid Team unveiled an exciting new cross-country motorsport programme to run and develop the MINI All4 Racing in international competition.

Published:Sunday | December 5, 2010 | 12:00 AM

MONTEGO BAY - Jamaica's tourist capital - is known worldwide for its sun, sea and sand. However, Adam Stewart, son of hotel mogul, Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, has given that western Jamaica city a new personality with the recent opening of ATL Automotives Limited in Bogue City.

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