Respectability comes to Uber In Australia. Apparently?
Uber has put the cat amongst the pigeons when it comes to offering a transport service alternative to taxis. Originally founded in 2009, in San Francisco where its headquarters remain, the company quickly spread its wings worldwide.It also quickly garnered a reputation fo being more cost efficient, better on arriving on time and providing a range of vehicles to suit particulars desires. But it also seemed to hover on the fringe of legality, with no seemingly apparent regulations or rules.
In November 2015, the state government of New South Wales appeared to have decided to change that, following a decision by the Australian Capital Territory in October to regulate the ride sharing service.
Baby Names For Motor Enthusiasts
Mum and Dad named me Skoda!
One of the life events that sends people on a hunt for an MPV or some other large family-sized car is the addition of a new person to the family. I think I may have covered the things that need to be considered when choosing a family car in another post a year or more ago. But what about the new person in question? You’re going to have to pick a name for your new child, so if you’re into cars at all, why not look to the motoring world for inspiration?
Huracán LP 580-2 Unveiled By Lamborghini Automobili.
Lamborghini Automobili has unveiled the new, two wheel drive, facelifted and reengineered Huracán LP 580-2. It;s been specifically designed and engineered for rear wheel drive, providing a new look packaged with sporty driving dynamics.
Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, says: “The Lamborghini Huracán LP 580-2 continues the Lamborghini tradition of pure, visionary and technology-driven models.” It’s powered by a 5.2L V10 engine, with 426 kW (580 hp and achieving just 2.4 kilos per horsepower) available,seeing the ton in 3.4 seconds whilst on the way to a top speed of 320 kmh.
Private Fleet Car Review: 2016 Toyota Fortuner Cascade and HiLux 4×4 cab chassis diesel.
Toyota has one of the more enviable heritages in the automotive field when it comes to four wheel drives. The Land Cruiser started it all, then Toyota gave birth to a whole new category with the release of the RAV4. In the background, the HiLux has been quietly beavering away and now Toyota adds a sibling vehicle to that and the Prado, with the passenger oriented Fortuner. A Wheel Thing back to backs the new HiLux work ute and the top of the tree Fortuner Cascade.
The Fortuner is, ostensibly, based on the HiLux and is intended to be the SUV version of that vehicle, offering a diesel alternative to the petrol only Kluger. There’s more than a hint of Prado in the Fortuner in certain angles, allowing the Fortuner to slot in between Prado and Kluger. Size wise you’re looking at 4795mm x 1855mm x 1835mm and rides on a 2745 mm wheelbase. Approach angle on the Fortuner is 30 degrees and departure is 25 degrees.
The new Hilux is a different kettle of fish; the test vehicle supplied was the four door crew cab, complete with Toyota optioned alloy tray, snorkel and bull bar with LEDs. Power, or more correctly, torque, is delivered by a new 2.8L diesel, with an admirable 420 torques at an astoundingly low 1400 revs.
The auto gets 450….There’s also an 80L tank for the 1930kg beastie, which stands at 5330 mm x 1855 mm x 1815 mm in standard trim and rolls on a huge 3085 mm wheelbase. Towing is 2800kg, braked.
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