Bahrainthismonth.com October 2023 57 The new Lincoln Corsair provides its customers with the highest levels of safety, without undermining comfort and convenience for its drivers and passengers. Featuring state-of-the-art driving technologies, the luxury compact SUV has been designed to uplift Lincoln’s promise of sanctuary, revitalisation and wellness. At the heart of this is the updated Lincoln CoPilot360 2.1, which offers a suite of human-centric technology engineered to keep occupants safe, empowered and connected on their journey. Many of these features have been standardised across the Corsair range. Adaptive Cruise Control 2.0 with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering provides a smooth and safe cruising experience, while the Lane-Keeping System helps drivers stay in their lane and on the road through aids, alerts and road-edge detection. Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert ensures drivers can change lanes or back out of a parking space with confidence. Other safety features include the Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), side-mounted cameras, a 360-degree camera and Reverse Brake Assist. The Corsair features a 2.0L Turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that supports spirited acceleration with 250 horsepower and 373Nm (275 lb-ft) of torque to maximise the performance of the compact SUV. The result is an agile, nimble and easy-to-handle vehicle that navigates roads effortlessly. THE NEW LINCOLN CORSAIR’S CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY MERCEDESBENZ ACTROS TRUCKS’ Daimler Commercial Vehicles MENA has announced that Fleetboard, a pioneering telematics service provider created by MercedesBenz Trucks, will soon come pre-installed on all Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks. Telematics has become an invaluable tool, gathering real-time data on both vehicles and drivers, ensuring continuous monitoring and optimising performance 24x7. Offering a comprehensive suite of features designed to optimise fleet operations, Fleetboard includes monitoring capabilities that can be categorised as: Service & Uptime, Performance Analysis, Trip Records and Mapping. This dynamic array of tools empowers fleet owners to make datadriven decisions, maximise productivity, reduce operational costs and streamline logistics processes. Fleetboard’s integration into all Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks also marks a significant step towards enhancing road safety. With continuous monitoring and improved driver performance, fleet owners can foster a safety-first culture within their operations, leading to safer roads for all users. For trucks produced since September 1, all Mercedes-Benz Actros have Fleetboard hardware pre-installed and come with a three-year’s costfree subscription, allowing them to harness the full potential of telematics and connectivity solutions for the next three years without any additional cost. This groundbreaking integration will provide fleet owners in the Fleetboard-active markets – the UAE, Morocco and Kuwait – with unparalleled access to cutting-edge telematics and connectivity solutions, elevating fleet efficiency. AWARD-WINNING TELEMATICS AND CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS motoring news
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