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Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port, Al-Futtaim explore Gulf vehicle supply chain ties

Discussions focused on expanding existing business relationships, the role of the CASCADIA RoRo Feeder Service,

November 9, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka lawmakers raise cronyism fears over rushed tyre import controls

"The exact same thing happened in the tile industry, turning it into a protected duopoly.

November 5, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Amana Takaful adds claim tracking, document submission on app

Customers can digitally submit the documents required to support the settlement of their claims.

October 16, 2026 1 min read

JKCG targets 3,000 BYD RACCO sales in Sri Lanka with latest EV launch

“With RACCO, BYD is entering the KEI car segment in Sri Lanka,

October 12, 2026 2 min read
Range Rover electric SUV debuts in Sri Lanka

Range Rover’s first EV brings serenity to the ultra-luxury SUV market

Sampath Bank drives regional vehicle leasing at Sri Lanka motor show

Wayamba Motor Show & Kedalla Trade Fair Kurunegala

Sampath Bank, GV Auto partner to offer discounted EV loans

Preferential interest rate with a 0.5 percent reduction from the bank’s published vehicle loan rate when purchasing EV...

August 18, 2026 1 min read

Chamber report outlines future of Sri Lanka’s automotive sector

Motor Vehicle Industry Report 2025/26 examines the challenges and opportunities facing the industry

August 5, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to buy 600 deluxe buses for Rs14.4bn

For intercity/long distance services of the Sri Lanka Transport Board

July 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Jaguar Land Rover agent, Access Motors wins top after‑sales award

Sri Lanka's Jaguar Land Rover retailer recognized for excellence in aftersales service at national awards ceremony

July 8, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s surcharge on vehicle import tax reduces dollar outflows: Minister

Over US$1.1 billion worth letters of credit have been opened for vehicle imports so far this year

June 17, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka mulls making tourist spots zero emission zones

Steps to promote environmentally friendly electric vehicles (EVs) in tourist zones are being considered,

June 5, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka hopes to net 2.8mn vehicles without insurance with new digital card

"Several state-owned institutions run vehicles without insurance."

May 25, 2026 2 min read

Over 9,400 LCs opened for vehicles in one day after Sri Lanka imposed 50% surcharge: Official

Government denies leaking information for two private firms to open 4,000 LCs. Claimed only 1,762 LCs opened on May 15

May 22, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka's John Keells CG Auto denies claims of vehicle import before surcharge

"No Letters of Credit were established for BYD vehicles a day immediately prior to the relevant Gazette"

May 22, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka awards Rs91.26mn tender for 181 motorcycles to David Pieris Motor Co

For wild elephant management duties and other field duties

May 19, 2026 1 min read
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Sri Lanka awards Rs1.46bn vehicle tenders to United Motors, Toyota, and DIMO

For Wildlife Conservation, minister says

May 5, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka Altair becomes automotive retail hub

March 25, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka raises fuel quota for vehicles

Cars will now get 25 litres, 10 more than than previously allowed.

March 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s electric cars running on coal and diesel!?

Since he lifted the vehicle import ban in February 2025, nearly 10,000 electric cars had been registered,

Amal Jayasinghe
March 19, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lankans eye EVs and hybrids amid rising fuel costs, BYD’s local agent says

BYD Sealion 8, a hybrid 7-seater SUV, launched in Colombo by John Keells CG Auto

Sanchitha Paranagama
March 11, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's JKCG sells over 6,000 BYDs, orders for 3,800 amid EV customs dispute

Delivers 3,700 vehicles to customers

November 5, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka's BYD offers hybrids, calls for independent testing of detained EVs

Customers could get a refund with interest or switch to a PHEV

September 30, 2025 5 min read

Sri Lanka Customs to release 506 disputed BYD EVs with bank guarantee

Customs will test motor capacity to ascertain if there has been false declaration

September 3, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka Customs detain another 1,000 BYD EVs in motor capacity dispute

Multiple BYD models have been detained this time

August 30, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka offers driving license for tourists on arrival at Rs2,000

Tourists with a valid driving license, can now obtain a a short term license to drive in Sri Lanka

August 4, 2025 2 min read
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