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The new all-electric EQE SUV offers luxurious, innovative comfort and individuality for up to five occupants. Rory Daly Mercedes-Benz, through local dealer Silver Star Motors, has made its first foray into the electric vehicle (EV) sector with the EQE sports utility vehicle (SUV). The EV SUV was unveiled on Wednesday, May 1st at the showroom on South Camp Road in Kingston. Silver Star Motors brand manager Amanda Issa welcomed the introduction of the EQE into the growing automotive all-electric sector. “Thanks to our many years of experience in the field of alternative drive systems, Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles offer the usual…

Benjamin Green was third in the Rotax MicroMax points standings. (Photo: Rory Daly) Rory Daly, Automotive Writer May 10, 2024 The 2024 Jamaican karting season continued as the Jamaica Kart Association (JKA) held its third tournament of the year at Palisadoes International Raceway on Sunday.April 28th. In the Comer 50, Lucas Lee, Brett Fong Yi and Adrian Choi finished in the top three and were the only points earners of the day. Lee went home with 41 points, Fong Yi with 29 points and Choi with 27 points. Rotax Micromax had the most…

The 2024 MINI Countryman is available in two trims: Countryman C and Countryman S ALL4. Yes, it’s grown! No more unfunny sarcastic dad jokes about MINIs not being minis anymore. The MINI Countryman hasn’t been a Mini for years now, but the car is still a great SUV and the brand has managed to transfer its core fundamentals to a larger vehicle – the challenge with this new generation is to replicate that transition again. Can lightning strike twice? Let’s go on record and say, yes! exterior The exterior of the 2024 MINI Countryman sets the theme for the rest…

International Rallycross star Fraser McConnell put up a tough fight. Rory Daly Jamaican rallysport fans were treated to a dominant performance from international rallycross star Fraser McConnell at the Drivers Rallysport Club (DRC) + Montego Bay Racing Association (MRA) Sprint 1, held on Sunday, April 21st, at Spot Valley Raceway in Montego Bay. “I knew I’d be coming here for the event so I called to see what cars they had and Lee Vaz offered me the opportunity to drive it to show him the car’s potential as he was trying to sell it. So it was a win-win for…

The Hyundai Santa Fe expertly blends rugged design aesthetics with futuristic nuances to create a striking presence. Rory Daly, Automotive Writer April 19, 2024 Magna Motors Dealership Limited, the exclusive distributor of Hyundai vehicles in Jamaica, launched the next phase of its model line-up, the new Santa Fe and Kona Hybrid SUVs, on Tuesday, April 16, at its Oxford Road showroom. Kona is new from the ground up, larger in every dimension, providing more interior space for passenger comfort and cargo capacity, and it features an all-new visual language with some elements that…

2023 series champion Rajendra Jadusingh has chosen to run in the PRO class rather than on the standard course layout. 2023 Team Streets Dexterity Series Champion Rajendra Jadusinh started 2024 just as he finished 2023, at the top of the podium, by being the fastest of the regular competitors at the Dirt Sprut: Aucross Shakedown held on Sunday, April 21st at Bogwalk, St. Catherine. “I am very happy with the result. My slowest time was faster than the second placed runner-up’s fastest time,” Jadusin told the Jamaica Observer’s Motoring Weekly. Jadusin has started off with a bang, aiming not only…

The Super Street class continues to be a lively field. Rory Daly Rory Daly, Automotive Writer April 12, 2024 The 2024 Jamaican circuit racing season will see the Jamaica Race Drivers Club (JRDC) host a Carnival of Speed ​​at the iconic St. Ann track on April 1, followed by the traditional Easter Monday start at Dover Raceway. In the Super Street Turbo class, Vijay Voorla dominated by winning two out of three races. Jonathan Addison was the only driver in this class to reach the top of the podium. In Super Street naturally…

Untrained PPV operators will be required to verify their credentials so they can access the platform, complete training, and be approved to operate. April 12, 2024 The Department of Transport is urging PPV drivers who have applied for a Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) badge but have not yet completed their training to contact authorities immediately. Department of Transport Managing Director Ralston Smith urged untrained operators to contact his office to verify their credentials so they can access the platform, complete their training and be approved to operate PPVs. Mr Smith said not wearing…

The Government’s National Tree Planting Programme has received significant support from Discovery Bauxite, with a total of 136,000 trees planted by the company’s employees and local residents across St Ann. Employees continued their ongoing efforts to continue tree planting throughout the mine area throughout 2023, despite periods of severe drought and the long-term effects of COVID-19 that slowed the program, according to vice president and country manager Deroy Dell. Dell said Discovery Bauxite adopted the initiative as part of its land reclamation and restoration program, which has seen thousands of trees planted in bauxite areas over the years, following a…