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The Advertiser
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Vintage car first to roll on $786 million bridge
A red Roadster containing two women in their 90s was officially the first car to cross a new bridge dubbed one state's biggest-ever transport project. The replacement $786 million Bridgewater Bridge, over the River Derwent north of Hobart, was opened at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday. Margaret McMaster and Barbara Jones were given the honour of unveiling a plaque and taking the maiden journey in a 1910 vintage vehicle. Both women had attended the opening of the bridge's predecessor in 1946 - a build interrupted by WWII. The new 1.2km bridge, which will be open to traffic on Monday, has four lanes compared to the previous crossing's two and a shared walking and bike path. Since construction began in October 2022, the project has supported around 1000 jobs. "It is a critical day for Tasmania and one people will remember. A bridge connects people and it connects communities," Mr Albanese said. The first bridge at Bridgewater was built in 1849 and there have been five bridges in total at the site. The most recent version, which is next to its new replacement, contains a lifting section the largest of its kind in Australia which is operated by a small control house. The federal government contributed $629 million towards the new bridge, with the state government spending $157 million. It is expected to ease bottlenecks and create more reliable travel times. Thousands of people braved chilly winds on Sunday to walk across the structure as part of a community event involving mascots and a marching band. "This is a bridge built by Tasmanians for Tasmanians, and is something that everyone in the state can be proud of," Premier Jeremy Rockliff said. "The Bridgewater Bridge has been talked about for decades, but together with every person involved in this project we have delivered it." A red Roadster containing two women in their 90s was officially the first car to cross a new bridge dubbed one state's biggest-ever transport project. The replacement $786 million Bridgewater Bridge, over the River Derwent north of Hobart, was opened at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday. Margaret McMaster and Barbara Jones were given the honour of unveiling a plaque and taking the maiden journey in a 1910 vintage vehicle. Both women had attended the opening of the bridge's predecessor in 1946 - a build interrupted by WWII. The new 1.2km bridge, which will be open to traffic on Monday, has four lanes compared to the previous crossing's two and a shared walking and bike path. Since construction began in October 2022, the project has supported around 1000 jobs. "It is a critical day for Tasmania and one people will remember. A bridge connects people and it connects communities," Mr Albanese said. The first bridge at Bridgewater was built in 1849 and there have been five bridges in total at the site. The most recent version, which is next to its new replacement, contains a lifting section the largest of its kind in Australia which is operated by a small control house. The federal government contributed $629 million towards the new bridge, with the state government spending $157 million. It is expected to ease bottlenecks and create more reliable travel times. Thousands of people braved chilly winds on Sunday to walk across the structure as part of a community event involving mascots and a marching band. "This is a bridge built by Tasmanians for Tasmanians, and is something that everyone in the state can be proud of," Premier Jeremy Rockliff said. "The Bridgewater Bridge has been talked about for decades, but together with every person involved in this project we have delivered it." A red Roadster containing two women in their 90s was officially the first car to cross a new bridge dubbed one state's biggest-ever transport project. The replacement $786 million Bridgewater Bridge, over the River Derwent north of Hobart, was opened at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday. Margaret McMaster and Barbara Jones were given the honour of unveiling a plaque and taking the maiden journey in a 1910 vintage vehicle. Both women had attended the opening of the bridge's predecessor in 1946 - a build interrupted by WWII. The new 1.2km bridge, which will be open to traffic on Monday, has four lanes compared to the previous crossing's two and a shared walking and bike path. Since construction began in October 2022, the project has supported around 1000 jobs. "It is a critical day for Tasmania and one people will remember. A bridge connects people and it connects communities," Mr Albanese said. The first bridge at Bridgewater was built in 1849 and there have been five bridges in total at the site. The most recent version, which is next to its new replacement, contains a lifting section the largest of its kind in Australia which is operated by a small control house. The federal government contributed $629 million towards the new bridge, with the state government spending $157 million. It is expected to ease bottlenecks and create more reliable travel times. Thousands of people braved chilly winds on Sunday to walk across the structure as part of a community event involving mascots and a marching band. "This is a bridge built by Tasmanians for Tasmanians, and is something that everyone in the state can be proud of," Premier Jeremy Rockliff said. "The Bridgewater Bridge has been talked about for decades, but together with every person involved in this project we have delivered it." A red Roadster containing two women in their 90s was officially the first car to cross a new bridge dubbed one state's biggest-ever transport project. The replacement $786 million Bridgewater Bridge, over the River Derwent north of Hobart, was opened at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday. Margaret McMaster and Barbara Jones were given the honour of unveiling a plaque and taking the maiden journey in a 1910 vintage vehicle. Both women had attended the opening of the bridge's predecessor in 1946 - a build interrupted by WWII. The new 1.2km bridge, which will be open to traffic on Monday, has four lanes compared to the previous crossing's two and a shared walking and bike path. Since construction began in October 2022, the project has supported around 1000 jobs. "It is a critical day for Tasmania and one people will remember. A bridge connects people and it connects communities," Mr Albanese said. The first bridge at Bridgewater was built in 1849 and there have been five bridges in total at the site. The most recent version, which is next to its new replacement, contains a lifting section the largest of its kind in Australia which is operated by a small control house. The federal government contributed $629 million towards the new bridge, with the state government spending $157 million. It is expected to ease bottlenecks and create more reliable travel times. Thousands of people braved chilly winds on Sunday to walk across the structure as part of a community event involving mascots and a marching band. "This is a bridge built by Tasmanians for Tasmanians, and is something that everyone in the state can be proud of," Premier Jeremy Rockliff said. "The Bridgewater Bridge has been talked about for decades, but together with every person involved in this project we have delivered it."
Perth Now
a day ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Vintage car first to roll on $786 million bridge
A red Roadster containing two women in their 90s was officially the first car to cross a new bridge dubbed one state's biggest-ever transport project. The replacement $786 million Bridgewater Bridge, over the River Derwent north of Hobart, was opened at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday. Margaret McMaster and Barbara Jones were given the honour of unveiling a plaque and taking the maiden journey in a 1910 vintage vehicle. Both women had attended the opening of the bridge's predecessor in 1946 - a build interrupted by WWII. The new 1.2km bridge, which will be open to traffic on Monday, has four lanes compared to the previous crossing's two and a shared walking and bike path. Since construction began in October 2022, the project has supported around 1000 jobs. "It is a critical day for Tasmania and one people will remember. A bridge connects people and it connects communities," Mr Albanese said. The first bridge at Bridgewater was built in 1849 and there have been five bridges in total at the site. The most recent version, which is next to its new replacement, contains a lifting section the largest of its kind in Australia which is operated by a small control house. The federal government contributed $629 million towards the new bridge, with the state government spending $157 million. It is expected to ease bottlenecks and create more reliable travel times. Thousands of people braved chilly winds on Sunday to walk across the structure as part of a community event involving mascots and a marching band. "This is a bridge built by Tasmanians for Tasmanians, and is something that everyone in the state can be proud of," Premier Jeremy Rockliff said. "The Bridgewater Bridge has been talked about for decades, but together with every person involved in this project we have delivered it."
NDTV
2 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Ola Roadster Deliveries Underway: 5 Things To Know
The Ola Roadster X was launched in the Indian market in February 2025. During its launch, the electric two-wheeler company revealed that bookings for the EV had started, with intentions to commence deliveries shortly. However, these plans faced ongoing delays for reasons that remained unclear. Now, the deliveries of the brand's first electric motorcycle are underway, and here are five highlights of the new machine. Ola Roadster X: Powertrain The Ola Roadster X is offered in two versions, namely the X and X+. The X variant provides three battery pack choices: 2.5 kWh, 3.5 kWh, and 4.5 kWh. The largest battery pack option is said to deliver a range of 252 km on a single charge. Also Read: Ola S1, Gig Electric Scooter Deliveries Delayed While Roadster Reaches Dealerships On the other hand, the premium X+ variant provides options for a 4.5 kWh battery and a 9.1 kWh battery pack. The smaller battery option is claimed to offer a range of 252 km, whereas the larger battery option claims a range of 501 km on a single charge. Ola Roadster X: Price With all these specifications, the Ola Roadster X starts at Rs 99,999 (ex-showroom). In contrast, the Roadster X Plus begins at Rs 1.29 lakh (ex-showroom). Ola Roadster X: Top Speed A video circulating on social media features a person testing the top speed of the Ola Roadster X. The video confirms that the Ola Roadster X reaches a top speed of 42-43 km/h in Eco mode, about 64-65 km/h in Normal mode, and 95 km/h in Sports mode. While the claimed top speed is 118 km/h. It is to be noted that this test was done in normal road conditions. Ola Roadster X: Features The Ola Roadster X is equipped with a 4.3-inch TFT screen that includes Bluetooth Connectivity for navigation and various utilities. It also offers features like DIY mode, cruise control, reverse function, and more. Additionally, all Roadster variants come with brake-by-wire technology and a tyre pressure monitoring system. Ola Roadster X: Deliveries Deliveries of the Ola Roadster X will occur in a phased approach throughout the country, unlike the brand's electric scooter. In the first phase, the bike will be available to consumers in Bengaluru, followed by rollouts in other regions across the country. This allows the manufacturer to address any potential issues that may arise in the initial batch.
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Auto review: Driving alfresco in the 2026 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster
In a world where car design is increasingly held hostage by angry, dissonant design language, Aston Martin is an abiding reminder that the finest cars are timelessly beautiful, exquisitely crafted and intelligently engineered. The thought occurred as I approached this week's test car, a 2026 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster sheathed in carbon-fiber body panels painted California Sage, a shade-shifting green that shimmers like the automotive track star that it is, its hue changing with the light as you stole around it. Certainly, it's dressed to thrill, with bulging rear fenders and a soft shoulder mid-body, much like an old 911. Its handsome, distinct face has a noticeably larger grille, which aids cooling. The rear-end diffuser may denote sportiness, but it's visually louder than the rest of the car. However, the quad exhaust tips are beautifully integrated. With the top up, the Roadster resembles the Coupe. Top down, it's stowed beneath the sleek rear deck. Now, the Aston Martin faithful may wonder why this speed buggy is called the Roadster, and not a Volante, Aston's name for its droptops. Evidently that appellation is reserved for Aston's GT cars, which the Vantage is decidedly not. It's a sports car, one that delivers maximum thrills in a minimally sized package. The 2026 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster is the follow-up to the Vantage Coupe that debuted last year. Thanks to some body structure and driveline tweaks, the Roadster weighs a mere 132 pounds more and is no slower than its Coupe sibling. Its twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 produces 656 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque through a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission. It's fast, with its Michelin Pilot Sport 5.5 tires providing a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds and a 202-mph top speed. Just as fast is the eight-ply fabric roof, which drops in 6.8 seconds at speeds of up to 31 mph. The driveline is fitted with Sport, Sport+, Track, Individual and Wet driving modes, but no Eco mode - thank God. As you might expect, it uses premium fuel and returns an EPA-rated 18 mpg in combined city/highway driving. Even though its exhaust note exhibits signals that it's ready for a raucous time, this is a sports car for gentlemen and gentlewomen. The driveline makes a sporting sound, but it's never overbearing, while the engine and transmission prove very responsive, remaining in gear longer than most rivals - especially in manual mode, where it indulges need to the gear and listen to it emote. And it plays the automotive athlete, unequal-length double wishbones up front; a multi-link suspension out back and Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers at each corner. Despite the slew of electronic driving aids, this remains an unrepentant front-engine/rear-wheel-drive roadster. Able to dance with an ease of control that makes it one fine party animal, the steering and brakes communicate to the driver as its taut handling voraciously gobbles up asphalt accompanied by a refined rumble. Driver and passenger are ensconced in a snug cabin for two that's beautifully finished, its carbon-fiber trim colored identically to the exterior color. Its center console features a 10.25-inch capacitive touchscreen with a user interface designed in house. And bravo to the designers, who have not insisted that all controls be banished to the touchscreen. They believe, and rightly so, that certain controls are better as physical buttons while driving at speed. As a result, finding the control you want is simple. It's accompanied by a 390-watt, 11-speaker audio system or an optional 15-speaker, double amplified, 1,170-watt Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system. That said, the Aston's cylinder symphony is the only music I listened to. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard. Any quibbles? Well, the car's beltline is very high, which may be a turn-off for some. And, being a sports car, its boot measures a modest 7 cubic feet. Neither should dissuade you from acquiring this lovely bit of rapid transit. Aston Martin remains a survivor, and the 2026 Vantage Roadster is proof of the company's value. Having survived bankruptcy seven times in its 112-year history, it's arguably never been better. Credit the money and guidance of Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, who has masterfully restored Aston Martin to the top of the automotive pantheon with cars that are among the rarest and finest in the world. The Vantage Roadster's performance, quality and scarcity define the essence of a true luxury sports car. 2026 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster Base price: $205,900 (estimated) Engine: Twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 Horsepower/Torque: 656/590 pound-feet EPA rating (combined city/highway): 18 mpg Fuel required: Premium unleaded Length/Width/Height: 177/81/51 inches Ground clearance: 3.7 inches Cargo capacity: 7 cubic feet Towing capacity: Not rated Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
India.com
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- India.com
Myntra End of Reason Sale: Stunning Women's Heels You Can't Miss
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