Jamaica Gleaner Auto

Published: Monday Sunday | February 8, 2009

2009 Honda Fit - Pumped and pimped
THE HONDA Fit has sold two million units since its introduction in 2001 - in 100 different countries. And last year, sales improved 87 per cent. But with the Nissan TIIDA and the Toyota Yaris upping the ante, in terms of space, the Honda boys decided to act pre-emptively and sent the Fit back to the gym for 2009. Read More...

First Look - 2009 Isuzu N-Series Reward truck is one for the road
ON THURSDAY, January 29, Automotives was invited to a most informal gathering at Vehicle and Supplies, Half-Way Tree Road - the Isuzu dealers. Assembled was a small cadre of movers and shakers, who came to pay tribute to the crown prince of the road - the new Isuzu N-Series. Read More...

Mair's sights set on Abe Ziadie Trophy
FOR four years, 16-year-old Mario Mair has had his sights set on winning the Jamaica Karting Association's (JKA) top award - the Abe Ziadie Memorial Trophy - which goes to the most outstanding driver of the season. It is a dream that has been eluding the teenager and, this year, he plans to pull out all the stops to achieve his goal. Read More...

Auto Blotters - Top-selling trucks
Ford F-150 and Chevy Silverado maintained their positions as the two best-selling vehicles in the United States, despite the fact that pickup sales declined 26 per cent. Toyota, for the first time, moved up to third place after Dodge sales fell by one per cent ... Read More...