46 May 2018 www.bahrainthismonth.com motoringnews&launches Bentley is introducing capacitive fingerprint sensor technology with a secure stowage unit in the Bentayga – affording customers even greater peace of mind. Developed by Bentley’s personal commissioning division, Mulliner, the fingerprint sensor technology has been applied to a high-pressure die-cast aluminium secure stowage unit located in the cabin. This discreet and unobtrusive locker creates the ideal place to stow valuables while at the beach, on the ski slope or utilising valet parking services. With two USB ports and an auxiliary socket, it can also be used for connecting and charging mobile devices both inside and outside the unit, enabling occupants to access Bentayga’s extensive infotainment technology, including Apple CarPlay. “The Mulliner Biometric Secure Stowage unit is hidden from view,” says Mulliner’s technical operations head Uday Senapati. “We are incorporating the familiar capacitive fingerprint sensor technology from smartphones that can store multiple fingerprints, allowing the user to control who accesses their valuables.” The Audi A8 has won the ‘World Luxury Car 2018’ award at the New York Auto Show. The win underscores the status of the brand’s flagship as the embodiment of ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ (Advancement through Technology). The 82 jury members from 24 countries assessed not only the emotional appeal, passenger comfort and safety, but also environmental aspects as well as driving performance, market relevance and price-performance ratio. The Audi A8 prevailed against two competitors in the final elimination round. This marks the ninth overall victory for the brand with the four rings in the World Car Awards. The Audi A8 is being built at the Neckarsulm site and will be available in dealerships in the Middle East starting from the end of April. In addition to its select materials and handcrafted-level build quality, its highlights include highend equipment like the HD Matrix LED headlights with Audi laser light, dynamic all-wheel steering and the relaxation rear seat package with foot massage. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has confirmed Porsche as a new Formula E manufacturer. This means that the Weissach factory team can continue to pursue the development of its own electric powertrain. As announced earlier, Porsche plans to be among those competing in the sixth season of the global electric racing series at the end of 2019. Formula E will provide the chassis as well as the battery. All powertrain components, however, are the competitors’ own developments. This enables Porsche to find bespoke solutions for key technologies such as the electric motor, inverter, brake-by-wire system, transmission, differential, driveshafts, monocoque and the suspension components attached to the rear axle, as well as the cooling system and Engine Control Unit. Porsche’s entry into Formula E in 2019 will coincide with the market launch of the production version of the concept study Mission E. This vehicle, the first all-electric Porsche, will be the most sports-focused and technologically advanced car in its class. Porsche will invest more than six billion Euros in electric mobility before the end of 2022. This ideal modern city taxi has environment-friendly fuel efficiency, high-tech safety features, and is accessible to all. Visitors to the region’s biggest gathering in the public transport industry, the UITP MENA Transport Congress & Exhibition, which took place at the Dubai World Trade Center last month, had a chance to see, for the first time, the brand-new Mercedes-Benz Vito City Taxi. Built for today’s city operations, the Vito Tourer City Taxi incorporates specific tailor-made modifications that range from efficiency and safety all the way to functionality and accessibility, including a bulkhead taxi partition, floor-integrated wheelchair assistance ramp, wheelchair load assistance device with cable winch, vis-à-vis custom-built seating arrangement with folding seats, and many more. Specially engineered for the region, versatility defines the Vito. With a choice of many customisation options, this vehicle allows the regional customer to tailor their van to the way they live and work, and helps reduce the environmental impact along the way. Secure Stowage TOP HONOUR The Perfect Taxi New Formula E Entry
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