28 May 2020 motoring news Genesis Middle East and Africa HQ has launched Genesis CARE, a warranty extension policy for its vehicles to support customers who may face difficulties in getting vehicle maintenance due to restricted access to service centres during the COVID-19 pandemic. The programme aims to ensure that all Genesis vehicles with original warranties expiring between March 1 and April 30 will benefit from a warranty extension of up to three months until May 31. All warranties that are originally due to expire in May will also be guaranteed coverage until the end of the month. Hyundai Motor Company has launched a similar programme. Hyundai CARE offers a warranty extension policy for its vehicles worldwide. The companies’ regional boss, Bang Sun Jeong, said: “We appreciate that many of our customers may have limited or no access to vehicle servicing during these extraordinary times. “We wish to set their minds at ease regarding eligibility for warranty repairs and related services in the coming months. Not only do we care about our customers’ health and safety, we care about the ‘health’ and safety of their vehicles as well.” WARRANTY EXTENSIONS REASSURE MOTORISTS The Porsche Taycan saw the checkered flag of first place in two categories: World Luxury Car and World Performance Car of the Year, at this year’s World Car of the Year Awards 2020 (WCOTY). In the performance category, it succeeded in a historic triple against the 911 and the 718 Spyder/Cayman GT4. Furthermore, the electric sports car also won World Luxury Car. Eightysix international automotive journalists voted and assessed more 50 new cars and the winners were announced during an online conference by the WCOTY organisation. The Porsche Taycan and new 911, which were launched last year, have already won around 40 international prizes. For the Porsche Taycan, these include: • Car of the Year: Top Gear magazine (UK) • The China Green Car of the Year: Chinese Car of the Year (CCOTY) jury • German Car of the Year: German Car of the Year (GCOTY) jury. www.bahrainthismonth.com Following the Interior Ministry’s privatisation directives, Ebrahim K. Kanoo, in partnership with The General Directorate of Traffic (GDT), has launched technical examination centres for Toyota and Lexus vehicles at the Toyota Plaza in Tubli and Toyota Service Centre in Arad. GDT-trained technicians are available at both locations and it is hoped the facilities will help ease congestion at the main vehicle registration centre. They will also offer a Sadad machine for payment of contraventions as well as the Traffic Self-service Stand provided by the GDT. During Ramadan, Toyota Plaza in Tubli will open daily and Toyota Service Centre in Arad will operate daily except Fridays both from 7am-3pm and after Iftar from 8.30pm-11.30pm. TRAFFIC INSPECTION SERVICES LAUNCHED WORLD CAR OF THE YEAR
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