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The new Civic will be available to buyers in three- and five-door versions. A choice of diesel, petrol and hybrid engines will also be offered. A 200-horsepower Type R version will be also available.

DRIVER Sebastian Rae is hoping to put up a serious challenge against his more experienced rivals at Monday's Heroes of Speed Race-Day fixture at the Dover Raceway in St Ann.

Water, water everywhere ... but not enough to dampen the creativity of several Jamaicans who refuse to yield to Mother Nature's fury. Two weeks ago, the passage of Tropical Storm Nicole left 13 dead and J$15 billion in infrastructural damage throughout the island.

With the prediction of more rains this weekend, Road Safety Unit director Kenute Hare is advising drivers to exercise caution. "Over the past few weeks, Jamaica has experienced high levels of rainfall. This, therefore, requires all road users to be extremely cautious as they operate within the traffic environment," he said.

Despite the best efforts of the National Road Safety Council (NRSC) and the police, the death toll continues rise. Last Wednesday, Detective Constable Marlon Brown of the Kingston Central Division became the fourth lawman killed since the start of the year on our roads.

Creating a splash may be more costly than you think! According to Superintendent Radcliffe Lewis, head of traffic at the Jamaica Constabulary Force, motorists found guilty of splashing pedestrians could have the book thrown at them.

If you are a male driver, chances are you may be paying a higher insurance premium than your female counterpart.On average, male drivers between the ages of 17 and 30 generally pay high insurance premiums, which tend to...

Dean Shaw came out on top in the featured event at the Jamwest Speedway event - Last Man Standing - in Westmoreland last Sunday.Shaw, driving a Chevy Camaro, smoked his rival Desmond Lee, who also drove a Chevy Camaro - a...

DETROIT (AP): An ultralight, gas-powered car that can get 102 miles per gallon (231 kilometres per litre) is among the winners of the US$10 million Automotive X Prize, a contest to develop highly efficient, production-ready vehicles.

The fourth staging of this year's Jamwest drag racing extravaganza blasts off today at the Jamwest Speedway at New Hope, Little London, Negril. The meet, dubbed 'The Last Man Standing', is expected to feature some of the island's top racers.

ATLANTA (AP):Porsche AG says sales of its Panamera four-door sedan are exceeding expectations worldwide after one year on the market.

Despite SHIFTING focus to removing windscreen cleaners from the city's streets, Superintendent Radcliffe Lewis said there is no letting up on delinquent mini-bus drivers.