Zeno Media and ADORA Cooperate on Strategic Marketing and Mobile App Content for Diaspora Listeners
NEW YORK and SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Zeno Media (Zeno) zenomedia.com and The Dominican Association of Broadcasters (ADORA) adora.com.do today announced a strategic agreement to develop, launch, and monetize a proprietary mobile app for iOS and Android users. The app named ADORA RADIO allows Dominicans in the diaspora to connect with 165+ affiliated broadcasters that are members of ADORA.
The President of ADORA, Rosa Medrano, pointed out that ADORA RADIO is the first project of its kind launched in the country, and that it responds to the global evolution of radio in the digital era, and to the prevailing need to keep Dominicans connected to their roots, wherever they are. “We are pleased to be in a partnership with Zeno on this app. We have reviewed their app development as well as their monetization capabilities and feel very confident that our members will benefit greatly from this association,” said Rosa Medrano, President of ADORA.
Delivered via the Google Play Store and Apple App Store by the end of July 2019, listeners will have exclusive access to 165+ of Adora’s network of stations focusing on talk, religious, sports, and music content directly from their mobile device no matter where they are located in the world.
Morris Berger, CEO of Zeno Media added, “We are proud to add the ADORA RADIO app to our library of content focused on diaspora listeners. It has been a dream to include the influential Dominincan broadcasters to our roster and now together with ADORA it is a reality.”
“Radio is essential for the entertainment and connection of communities, especially ours, where being connected and aware has a high value. ADORA reaffirms its mission to strengthen and institutionalize broadcasting in the Dominican Republic, and the new partnership with Zeno is an example of this commitment,” said Rosa Medrano.
About Zeno Media
Zeno Media is a top ten streaming radio company, amplifies local voices while connecting niche and diaspora communities to their hometown radio stations and native language programming. With more than 650 apps and 10,000+ large and small broadcasters globally, the company averages 2 billion listening minutes every month and has a growing audience of 8+ million monthly active users. Zeno Media is also the pioneer and largest player in the Call-to-Listen space. The company offers the only end-to-end streaming solution at no cost as well as innovative tools that help broadcasters monetize content and broaden their audience base worldwide. Learn more at www.zenomedia.com or by contacting [email protected].
About ADORA
The Dominican Association of Broadcasters, Inc (ADORA) was founded in July 1964 with the primary mission of advancing the interests and the development of its members, radio broadcasters from the Dominican Republic. Throughout its history, ADORA has actively sought to modernize and update the legal framework affecting the radio broadcasting sector, keeping the Dominican radio industry abreast of the latest technological advancements worldwide.
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Have an Olive Day Ambassador Chef José Andrés Introduces Irresistible Olive Tapas Recipes to Mark ‘World Tapas Day’
NEW YORK, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — To commemorate ‘World Tapas Day,’ Have an Olive Day is promoting two healthy and tasty tapas recipes made with European olives that demonstrate the versatility of a food that pairs perfectly with all kinds of ingredients, enhancing numerous dishes and dressings.
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Bud Spencer and Terence Hill, Batman and Robin, Lennon and McCartney: all great duos, as is tapas and olives, a gastronomic marriage that lasts a lifetime. The olive is undoubtedly the queen of tapas which has become an icon of the appetizer. The combination is also unbeatable when coupled with a beloved drink.
Olives, and by extension tapas, are a solid gastronomic trend that wins followers all over the world. The proof is that in the fifth edition of ‘World Tapas Day,’ celebrated on June 20th with more than 800 catering establishments from 30 countries participating, the olive will have more prominence than ever in a tapas format through the range of dishes that celebrate its gastronomic versatility. If there is a global food that everyone agrees on, that is the olive, the Tapas par excellence.
The queen of tapas is a source of natural nutrients, with a large amount of mono-unsaturated fatty acids, an interesting contribution in fiber and antioxidants, among others properties. These make the olive not only one of the most popular appetizers but also one of the healthiest. The olive is one of the few fruits found in nature that brings together the four basic flavors: salty, sweet, sour and bitter.
Like chef José Andrés says, ambassador of Have an Olive Day, the campaign that promotes table olives in the United States: “Tapas have two fundamental ingredients: a good smile and a good handful of European olives,” a belief reinforced through these delicious tapas recipes.
TOAST TRILOGY WITH OLIVES
Because with the variety is the taste: here you have three different tostas which you will delight the most demanding palates. And they all have something in common: European olives!
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OLIVES WITH PIMIENTO TAPENADE
Relocate to the heart of the Mediterranean for a moment with this creamy tapenade of olives stuffed with pimiento. Ideal for an appetizer or a snack!
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FIBRA Prologis Announces Upcoming Ordinary Holders’ Meeting and Incentive Fee Payment to Sponsor
MEXICO CITY, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced it will host an ordinary certificate holders’ meeting Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. CT in the office of the Common Representative, Monex Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V., located at Av. Paseo de la Reforma No. 284, floor 9, Col. Juárez, C.P. 06600, México, Distrito Federal.
The agenda for the Ordinary Holders’ Meeting includes the management presentation with respect to the triggering of an incentive fee on June 4, 2019 by its sponsor, Prologis, in accordance with the Management Agreement and approval for the holders to carry out the issuance of 4,511,692 additional Certificados Bursatiles Inmobilarios (“CBFIs”) to be applied as payment of the Incentive Fee in accordance with Clause 8.3 of the Management Agreement. Should the holders not approve the issuance of the CBFIs, the incentive fee will be paid in cash as provided in the Management Agreement. Any new CBFIs issued for the payment of the incentive fee will be subject to a lock-up period of six months.
The incentive fee was calculated by FIBRA Prologis, and validated by its external auditor.
For more information, please visit the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website at www.fibraprologis.com.
ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of March31, 2019, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 192 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 34.9 million square feet (3.2 million square meters) of gross leasable area.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.
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The National Domestic Violence Hotline Impact Report Shows 2018 Was A Record-Setting Year For The Organization
WASHINGTON, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) received more calls, online chats, and texts, also known as “contacts”, in 2018 than in any other year since the organization’s inception according to internal data collection. At a congressional briefing in the nation’s capital today, leaders and partners of The Hotline and its relationship abuse prevention project, loveisrespect, shared the organization’s annual impact report with legislators and their staff members. In A YEAR OF IMPACT: National Domestic Violence Hotline and loveisrespect, the organization reports:
- 573,670 contacts were received in 2018, an increase of 36% from 2017
- 48% increase in website visits to TheHotline.org and loveisrespect.org combined
- 147% increase in the number of people reaching out for help via chat. More victims, survivors, their helpers, and others are using additional contact means to secure the support and information they need.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Hotline is the only national 24-hour domestic violence hotline providing compassionate support, life-saving resources, and safety planning services via phone, online chat, and text. In 2007, The Hotline established loveisrespect, an initiative that engages, educates, and empowers young people to prevent and end abusive relationships.
CEO of The National Domestic Violence Hotline Katie Ray-Jones attributes the increase in contacts to media and pop culture’s focus on the pervasiveness of violence in relationships. “The report shows that together, The Hotline and loveisrespect received four times the increase in media coverage in 2018 as compared to 2017. With greater awareness of this issue that affects one in four women and one in seven men, we’re seeing more people affected by abuse taking brave steps forward and seeking support. It’s important we continue to shine a light on domestic violence. We all play a role in ending it.”
- 22% reported that their abusive situation involved children
- 13,625 victims experienced stalking
- 7,482 cited suicidal threats from their abusive partners
- 4.7% (up 1.1% from 2017) of victims disclosed the use or threat of firearms
- 4,565 victims experienced immigration status related threats
Types of domestic violence and dating abuse most discussed:
- Emotional Abuse: 88% (up 2% from 2017)
- Physical Abuse: 60% (no change from 2017)
- Financial Abuse: 24% (up 2% from 2017)
- Digital Abuse: 15% (up 3% from 2017)
- Sexual Abuse: 11% (up 1% from 2017)
For more information visit www.thehotline.org
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The Cruise Industry Is Open for Business with Destinations and Stakeholders: Registration Open for FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show
The Cruise Industry Is Open for Business with Destinations and Stakeholders: Registration Open for FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show
MIRAMAR, Florida, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the trade association that represents the mutual interests of Caribbean and Latin American destinations and stakeholders along with Member Lines that operate 95 percent of the global cruising capacity, is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 26th annual FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show, the largest and only official cruise tourism conference and trade show in the region. Taking place in San Juan, Puerto Rico from October 21-25, it will link participants with more than 100 high-level executives expected from Member Lines for a series of meetings, workshops and networking opportunities focused on developing mutual understanding and success.
“Last year’s record attendance of more than 150 Member Line representatives – including 11 presidents and above – again displayed the cruise industry’s interest in not only working directly with destinations and stakeholders, but also listening to their needs and understanding how to develop long-term mutual success,” said Michele Paige, President, FCCA. “We look forward to again presenting those opportunities, while enhancing them with new features to further optimize Conference participants’ and Trade Show exhibitors’ invaluable interactions with Member Line representatives.”
All Conference participants will have access to workshops led by cruise executives and successful stakeholders concentrated on topics ranging from attracting and fulfilling diverse cruise guests and cruise lines, to filling ships with supplies and employees – and participants’ needs taking center stage through most workshops encouraging input.
All participants will also have unique opportunities to meet with cruise executives during networking functions throughout the event.
Plus, pre-registered Delegates will have a host of cruise executives to select for one-on-one meetings where they can give a pitch and receive everything from individualized input to potential deals – with nearly 100 cruise executives scheduling one-on-one meetings in 2018. Delegates will also enjoy premium features including the VIP Lounge, where cruise executives often lounge, and event transfers.
The Trade Show will expand the target on the influential audience. Any booth will display a product, company or destination, and Pavilion options are available to increase the impact with grand sizes, prime locations and the ability to showcase a destination or company as a team. Additionally, Trade Show Pavilions will again include space for private meetings coordinated by FCCA, with this year’s event launching new ways to maximize the popular initiative introduced last year.
For more information and registration, please visit www.F-CCA.com/Conference. To inquire about a Trade Show booth, please contact [email protected].
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GRE® Program Increases Support for Test Takers with Financial Need
PRINCETON, N.J., June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The GRE® Program is making three exciting changes to its GRE® Fee Reduction Program beginning July 1, 2019. ETS provides the GRE Fee Reduction Program to help ensure that the cost of taking a GRE test is not a barrier to graduate study.
GRE Fee Reduction Vouchers are available for individuals who can demonstrate financial need, for those who are unemployed and receiving unemployment compensation, and for national programs that work with underrepresented groups and low-income or first-generation college students. Voucher users pay 50 percent of the regular test fee.
“Since 2013, nonprofit ETS has provided more than 28,000 vouchers to eligible test takers as part of our mission to advance equity in education,” said David Payne, ETS Vice President and COO of Global Education. “These newest changes make fee reduction vouchers available through more organizations that serve underrepresented groups and to international students with financial need. And now, all test takers who receive a voucher will also receive free access to our test prep products that best simulate the actual test-day experience.”
Changes to the fee reduction program include free access — for test takers who receive a voucher for the GRE® General Test — to two POWERPREP PLUS® Online practice tests and the ScoreItNow!™ Online Writing Practice (valued at $100). The two POWERPREP PLUS Online practice tests (valued at $40 each) provide test takers the experience of taking the real, computer-delivered GRE General Test. The practice tests are timed and enable users to try out features and tools that will be available during the actual test. Furthermore, test takers with disabilities and health-related needs can familiarize themselves with the same industry-leading accommodations that are offered in the actual test. The ScoreItNow! Online Writing Practice (valued at $20) is a web-based service through which test takers can submit responses on up to eight essay topics and get immediate scores and feedback.
In addition, ETS is providing vouchers to the Institute for Recruitment of Teachers (IRT), the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) and the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS®). This brings the total number of national programs that receive GRE Fee Reduction Vouchers to 10. To see the full list of participating national programs, visit www.ets.org/gre/grefeereduction.
Lastly, ETS is providing GRE Fee Reduction Vouchers to the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program for distribution to eligible test takers outside of the United States who have financial need. This program assists qualified students in the EducationUSA network who are likely to be awarded full financial aid from U.S. colleges and universities, but who lack financial resources to cover the up-front costs to apply, such as testing, application fees or airfare.
To learn more about the GRE Fee Reduction Program, visit ets.org/gre/grefeereduction.
About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL® and TOEIC ® tests, the GRE ® tests and The Praxis Series ® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org
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Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Adopt Effective Procedures to Protect All Outdoor Workers from Heat Illness
OAKLAND, California, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA is urging all employers to protect outdoor workers from heat illness as temperatures in parts of California will remain over 90 and 100 degrees for the next two weeks. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for a period of hot weather this week in the north including parts of Shasta, Butte, Lake and Sacramento counties. In Central and Southern California, including Fresno, Kern, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, temperatures are forecasted to reach and remain at 100 and the high 90s this week and next.
California’s heat illness prevention standard applies to all outdoor workers, including those in agriculture, construction and landscaping. Other workers protected by the standard include those that spend a significant amount of time working outdoors such as security guards and groundskeepers, or in non-air conditioned vehicles such as transportation and delivery drivers.
It is important for employers to assess the risk of heat illness based on a worker’s duties and take appropriate steps to prevent them from getting sick. For example, the risk of heat illness is less for an installation worker who arrives in an air-conditioned vehicle and spends one hour working outdoors than for a driver who makes deliveries in a non-air conditioned vehicle. Regardless of the level of risk, all outdoor workers must be protected equally and employers with outdoor workers must maintain an effective heat illness prevention plan year-round.
Employers with outdoor workers must take the following steps to prevent heat illness:
- Plan – Develop and implement an effective written heat illness prevention plan that includes emergency response procedures.
- Training – Train all employees and supervisors on heat illness prevention.
- Water – Provide drinking water that is fresh, pure, suitably cool and free of charge so that each worker can drink at least 1 quart per hour, and encourage workers to do so.
- Shade – Provide shade when workers request it or when temperatures exceed 80 degrees. Encourage workers to take a cool-down rest in the shade for at least five minutes. They should not wait until they feel sick to cool down.
Cal/OSHA urges workers experiencing possible overheating to take a preventative cool-down rest in the shade until symptoms are gone. Workers who have existing health problems or medical conditions that reduce tolerance to heat, such as diabetes, need to be extra vigilant. Some high blood pressure and anti-inflammatory medications can also increase a worker’s risk for heat illness.
To prevent heat illness, it is crucial that supervisors are effectively trained on emergency procedures in case a worker gets sick. This helps ensure sick employees receive treatment immediately and that the symptoms do not develop into a serious illness or death.
Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention special emphasis program, the first of its kind in the nation, includes enforcement of heat regulations as well as multilingual outreach and training programs for California’s employers and workers. Detail on heat illness prevention requirements and training materials are available online on Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention web page and the 99calor.org informational website. A Heat Illness Prevention online tool is also available on Cal/OSHA’s website.
Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Employers and workers who have questions or need assistance with workplace health and safety programs can call Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch at 800-963-9424.
Complaints about workplace safety and health hazards can be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices. Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).
Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Frank Polizzi at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.
The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.
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Las Vegas Celebrates Mexican Independence Day With Chart-Topping Latin Entertainers
LAS VEGAS, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The “Entertainment Capital of the World” invites visitors from around the world to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a lineup of exciting events and entertainment, during the holiday weekend in September. Throughout Las Vegas, revelers can enjoy performances by unforgettable headliners and hilarious comedians during the 2019 El Grito festivities.
World-class Latin performers taking over iconic Vegas venues include:
- Iconic Mexican group BANDA MS will wow audiences at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Sept. 13.
- Mexico’s leading alternative rock band Café Tacvba will bring its unique sound to Mandalay Bay Beach at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Sept. 13.
- The “fluffy” comedian Gabriel Iglesias brings the laughs at the Terry Fator Theatre at the Mirage Hotel & Casino. Sept. 13-14.
- Multi award-winning Mexican icon Luis Miguel brings is talents to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for a four-night limited engagement, Sept 12, 13, 15 &16.
- Mexican singer/songwriter Pancho Barraza performs at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Sept. 14.
- Top selling Latin artist Enrique Iglesias returns for Mexican Independence Day to perform at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Sept. 14.
- The queen of Spanish music Gloria Trevi takes over Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Sept. 14.
- Rising Latin music star MALUMA makes a stop in Las Vegas during the holiday weekend at Mandalay Bay Events Center at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Sept. 14.
- Mexican rock band MANÁ takes over the MGM Grand Garden Arena inside MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Sept. 14.
- Two-time Latin GRAMMY-Award winning Mariachi singer Alejandro Fernández performs at Mandalay Bay Events Center at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Sept. 15.
- Internationally celebrated Latin artist Marc Anthony will kick off his latest tour at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Sept. 15.
To plan your unforgettable trip to Las Vegas visit www.VisitLasVegas.com.
About the LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 11 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. Download the virtual reality app, Vegas VR, to experience Las Vegas from your iPhone or Android by visiting http://www.vrtv.vegas/. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.visitlasvegas.com.
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Lexus Moves One Step Closer to a World Without Crashes
PLANO, Texas, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there were nearly 6.5 million reported crashes in 2017 (the most recent available data) many of which were avoidable. Collisions that result in injury can often be caused by a delay in a driver’s recognition of the situation and his or her ability to react accordingly.
In a move to help prevent such accidents before they happen, the Lexus Safety System+ will be a standard feature in all US Lexus vehicles starting with the 2020 model year. “We are working toward preventing crashes before they happen,” said David Christ, group vice president and general manager, Lexus Division. “That’s why we have developed some of the most advanced safety features on the road today, and now those systems will be standard equipment on every model we sell.”
Designed to help protect drivers, passengers and pedestrians, the Lexus Safety System+ is an integrated suite of four advanced active safety packages anchored by automated pre-collision warning and braking. They include:
- Pre-Collison System with Pedestrian Detection
This system is engineered to help detect a preceding vehicle or a pedestrian in front of the Lexus under certain conditions. Should the system detect a pedestrian or a potential frontal collision, it’s designed to activate an audible and visual alert while automatically preparing Brake Assist for increased braking response. If the driver does not brake in time, the system is designed to automatically begin braking before impact and, in some cases, can even bring the vehicle to a stop. - Lane Departure Alert
This system utilizes a high-resolution camera to monitor visible lane markings and determine the vehicle’s position within a lane. If an inadvertent lane departure or potential departure due to swaying is detected at speeds above 32 mph, the system attempts to alert the driver with audio and visual warnings and steering wheel vibrations. - Intelligent High Beams
To help provide added visibility for the Lexus driver as well as other motorists, Intelligent High Beams offer added illumination to help keep the driver focused on the road. When the road ahead is clear, the system defaults to high-beam mode, then temporarily switches to low beams when it detects the headlamps or taillamps of vehicles ahead. - Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
This system uses radar and camera technology to help maintain a preset speed and following distance from the vehicle ahead. If driving at highway speeds and the road ahead clears, the vehicle returns to its preset speed.
A Future-Focused History of Commitment to Safety
Offering Lexus Safety System+ standard in the entire Lexus lineup, all its vehicles represent the latest milestone in the brand’s 30-year history of creating and providing advancements and innovations in safety – designed to help prevent crashes and protect people. “A world without crashes is what we envision,” notes Christ. “It’s an ambitious goal, but one we’re committed to achieve.”
Additional groundbreaking Lexus safety innovations include crash testing ingenuity and real-world safety.
- Total Human Model for Safety
The development of many Lexus vehicle safety features benefits from the Total Human Model for Safety, or THuMS, virtual crash dummy software. Unlike typical dummy models which provide 119 data points, THuMS provides millions of data points and represents actual humans in detail, including the outer shape as well as bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and internal organs—enough to detect even a scrape or bruise. This means crash tests can be conducted to determine the impact on—and solutions for—an unprecedented number of potential collisions on a nearly endless variety of humans, from large to small, young to old, and even gender differences. THuMS technology represents such a breakthrough in human safety, that it has been shared with a dozen other automakers and research labs around the world. - Advanced Driving Simulator
Developed to better understand driver behavior, Lexus designed and built one of the world’s most advanced driving simulators. A massive, multidimensional structure covering a space the size of a football field, this futuristic simulator can travel the equivalent of 186 miles per hour, tilt up to 30 degrees, and move in six directions at once. Inside, ordinary drivers—in an actual Lexus vehicle—navigate their way through a 360-degree virtual world. This allows their reactions to be analyzed in real-world situations without real-world consequences.
About Lexus
Lexus’ passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its customers. Lexus began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 241 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With six models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers eight F SPORT models and two F performance models. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.
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