http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/ JamaicaObserver.com, the most concise and in-depth website for news coverage on Jamaica and the Caribbean. Updated daily 7 days a week, 24 hours a day en-us copyright Jamaica Observer, 2011 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/JA-favourites-for-Sunday-s-CMRC-meet_11537245 TEAM Jamaica holds the whip going into the first leg of the Caribbean Motor Racing Championships (CMRC) at Dover Raceway on Sunday, with Bajan Stuart Williams and Guyanese Andrew King posing possible threat. Local Auto Fri, 25 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Cooreville-Gardens--a-journey-in-entertainment KIMONE McKenzie has been living in the St Andrew community of Cooreville Gardens for over a year. Local Auto Fri, 25 May 2012 02:15:36 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Off-Roading-Thrills JAMAICA has a vast array of virtually uncharted territory. For the founders of 4Real Offroading, a small group of nature-loving friends, exploring the island has evolved into an addictive thrill ride. Local Auto Fri, 25 May 2012 02:11:56 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Natasha-Chang-makes-comeback_11529632 AFTER a two-year hiatus from motorsport, self-proclaimed tomboy Natasha Chang renews her love this weekend at Dover Raceway in St Ann. Local Auto Fri, 25 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Intense-action-at-Palisadoes_11538437 IT was all-out action at last Sunday's Jamaica Karting Association's fourth meet held at the Palisadoes Raceway in Kingston. Local Auto Fri, 25 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Second-generation-Racer-Samantha-Summerbell-making-her-mark_11539261 DAUGHTER of Dover Raceway heavyweight 'King' David Summerbell, Samantha Summerbell is too young to hold a driver's licence but has already started making her mark on the track. Local Auto Fri, 25 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Bad-Influence-wins-car-stereo-clash_11539141 Kingston-based car soundsystem Bad Influence was declared winner of the 'tune for tune' battle at fourth annual Labour Day Sound Ruption, 'Town vs Country' Car Stereo Competition held at Island Vibes Bar and Grill in Montego Bay on Wednesday. Local Auto Fri, 25 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Alonso-fastest-in-smoky-Monaco-practice MONACO: Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso showed his mastery of Monaco on Thursday with the fastest lap in a first free practice session cut short in a cloud of smoke. Local Auto Fri, 25 May 2012 02:20:08 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Ford-to-get-back-blue-oval-logo DETROIT, USA (AP) — Ford Motor Co is getting its blue oval logo back. Local Auto Fri, 25 May 2012 02:19:35 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Dover-invasion_11494604 JAMAICA Race Drivers Club launched the second race meet of the circuit-racing season at Sports Development Foundation headquarters at the Phoenix Avenue in St Andrew yesterday. Local Auto Fri, 18 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/PHOTO-FINISH--Revvin--up-the-vibes_11490997 The auto calendar revs up on Saturday, May 27, with action at the Dover Raceway in St Ann. But, before, the starter waves his green flag to get that event off and running, here are a few pictures our photogs caught. Local Auto Fri, 18 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/SKUNK-NATION---DRIVEN-BY-PASSION_11482340 NICK Lue is driven by his passion for 'well-tuned' rides. And to fuel this passion, he formed Skunk Nation: a group of like-minded car enthusiasts who all believe in tweaking their cars to street perfection. Local Auto Fri, 18 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Kyle-Gregg-wants-to-regain-top-spot_11491565 YOUNG gun Kyle 'Speedy' Gregg has been making waves in both circuit racing and on the dirt track. Local Auto Fri, 18 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Safety-unit-gets-tough_11486328 BOUYED by the recent International Road Federation's (IRF) award, the Road Safety Unit (RSU) in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, said it will be 'serving notice' next week on the light and power company, Jamaica Public Service Company Ltd (JPSCo). Local Auto Fri, 18 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/JUTC-aims-for-58-million-passengers_11491645 STATE-RUN bus service, Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) plans to increase passengers to 58 million for fiscal year 2012/2013. Local Auto Fri, 18 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Driver--Traffic-Safety-Expo-for-June-16_11491735 UNDER the theme 'Jamaica 50, Road Safety fi all a wi', the Jamaica Driver and Traffic Safety Expo 2012 was launched at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in St Andrew on Wednesday. Local Auto Fri, 18 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Car-stereo-clash-for-May-23 OWNERS of the island’s toughest, most versatile, juggling and clashing auto sound systems will compete on Labour Day, May 23 at Iland Vibez Sports Bar in Greenwood on the border of St James and Trelawny. Local Auto Fri, 11 May 2012 11:45:35 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/-MAD-MODS-_11436724 "FROM the first time I saw an Evolution IV at Dover Raceway in St Ann in 1998, I told myself that I had to own one," Kamar Khan told Auto. Local Auto Fri, 11 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Sunday-s-rally-off-till-June_11426625 RALLY drivers and enthusiasts will have to wait until June 24 for the next event as Sunday's meet in Lydford, St Ann, has been postponed. Local Auto Fri, 11 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Second-generation-Racers_11433442 DARYL King, son of the late racing legend Raynor King, owes much of his inspiration to his father. However, the 27-year-old admits that with so many members of his family actively competing in the sport, it is something that is in his blood. Local Auto Fri, 11 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/PHOTO-FINISH--FULL--TROT-TLE-2012-05-11T10-22-55 The Kingston Polo Club at the Caymanas Estates in St Catherine was the venue for the Scotiabank-sponsored Polo and Food: Taste The Caribbean recently. Here are a few snapshots from the event. Local Auto Fri, 11 May 2012 12:01:06 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Formula-One-lyme-for-Constant-Spring-Golf-Club THIS Sunday, die-hard Formula One fans are expected to converge at the Constant Spring Golf Club in St Andrew for the 7:00 am start of the Spanish Grand Prix. Local Auto Fri, 11 May 2012 11:45:43 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Knutsford-Express-heads-to-Falmouth-and-Negril-_11433581 KNUTSFORD Express -— the cross-country, luxury bus company -- will be extending its service to the Georgian town of Falmouth come June 11. Local Auto Fri, 11 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/Zenani-Mandela-Campaign-launched-in-Jamaica LOCAL efforts to raise awareness about road safety issues for young people were boosted with the launch of the Zenani Mandela Campaign for Road Safety at the Sponsor's Mingle for the recent JN Jamaica International Invitational Meet. Local Auto Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:47 GMT http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/auto/JA-to-host-int-l-road-safety-confab_11401470 JAMAICA will play host to the first International Road Safety (IRS) Caribbean Regional Congress scheduled for the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in Montego Bay from May 8 - 11, 2012. Local Auto Fri, 04 May 2012 02:00:00 GMT