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Customers can digitally submit the documents required to support the settlement of their claims.
“With RACCO, BYD is entering the KEI car segment in Sri Lanka,
For Wildlife Conservation, minister says
Cars will now get 25 litres, 10 more than than previously allowed.
Since he lifted the vehicle import ban in February 2025, nearly 10,000 electric cars had been registered,
BYD Sealion 8, a hybrid 7-seater SUV, launched in Colombo by John Keells CG Auto
Delivers 3,700 vehicles to customers
Customers could get a refund with interest or switch to a PHEV
Customs will test motor capacity to ascertain if there has been false declaration
Multiple BYD models have been detained this time
Tourists with a valid driving license, can now obtain a a short term license to drive in Sri Lanka
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Fitch expects the US tariff announcements to have negative implications for automotive production and sales
BYD sells 100kW models of its Atto 3 in some markets and 150kW in others
JKCG to sell Denzo vehicles
BYD's Seagull is now priced at 2.3 million rupees, Seal 05 at 2.4 million rupees, Sealion 05 at 2.0 million in China
Mandatory to submit TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) number from 15th April
JKCG Auto has set up charging centres in Keells Super markets in several cities
Providing exposure to emerging market trends and potential business opportunities
"Leveraging our learnings from Sri Lanka, we are taking the next step in our journey with the expansion to Cambodia
The project was implemented in the Gampaha District initially where 50 licenses were issued
Public transport vehicles, goods transport vehicles, and private vehicles will be imported under the regulations.
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