In Japan, the sedan is called Corolla Axio, the station wagon variant is called the Corolla Fielder. My report caused consternation amongst some readers who do not expect the arrival of the new Corolla before 2014. Instead of simply accepting that TTAC is ahead of its times, some readers ordered me to do better research. Your wish being my command (this time,) I went back to the scene of the alleged research crime to sit down with the car’s creator, Toyota Chief Engineer Hiroya Fujita. I asked him to explain to the Best and Brightest the birds and the bees of the new Corolla.

Before the Internet age, choosing a new vehicle was a relatively simple process. You asked your friends, neighbors, or co-workers for recommendations. Or, you may have spent the weekend perusing the classified section of the local newspaper. You may have even made it a family affair by taking a leisurely drive to local dealerships to… [Read More]

ONCE again, Jamaica’s road deaths have soared pass the ‘below-240 mark’ set by the National Road Safety Council (NRSC). But, the agency says it remains steadfast in its quest to reduce road fatalities. “We missed the target by a considerable amount. It may seem daunting, but our target is not out of sync with the… [Read More]

Commissioner of Customs Major Richard Reese is raising concern about what he calls the manipulation of the auction system by some importers of motor vehicles. The Jamaica Used Car Dealers Association (JUCDA), in a release last week, accused the commissioner of being on a destructive mission which would see many used-car dealers going out of… [Read More]