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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
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...

Chamber report outlines future of Sri Lanka’s automotive sector

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

Sri Lanka public transport to get e-ticketing by end-2024: Official

Electronic ticketing system for public transport services, including trains, will be introduced before the end of year

July 8, 2024 2 min read

Foreigners to be offered driving license at airport, demerit system from April

Fees for obtaining driving license: USD25 for one month, USD50 for three months, USD75 for six months, USD200 for year

March 22, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Cargills launches EV charging facility at supermarket chain

'Charge while you shop' initiative to offer electric vehicle charging stations at multiple Cargills retail locations

March 21, 2024 1 min read

Electrateq to convert Sri Lanka three-wheelers to electric from petrol

Production facility at Maradana Railway Department warehouse will convert petrol three-wheels and non-electric tricycles

Nethmi Rajawasam
March 9, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka extends expat electric vehicle import scheme to June

Extension of an electrical vehicle import licence scheme meant for Sri Lankan expatriates

Nethmi Rajawasam
March 6, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s DMT to end backlog in issuing 865,000 licenses for temporary holders by Oct 2024

Sri Lanka suspended printing laminated driving licenses after severe dollar shortages amid economic crisis

January 17, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka's United Motors acquires Dutch Lanka Trailer

Dutch Lanka Trailer Manufacturers has now become a fully owned subsidiary of United Motors Lanka Plc

December 12, 2023 1 min read

China EV maker BYD ties up with JKH of Sri Lanka

BYD makes cars, buses, trucks, battery storage and electric charging systems

November 22, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka to implement new vehicle revenue licence issuing system

A new system of issuing vehicle licences called eRL 2.0 is to be implemented in 8 provinces

Nethmi Rajawasam
September 30, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka sees more than one elephant killed daily in 2023 - data

The island nation has been using its tuskers to attract more foreign visitors to boost nature tourism

July 19, 2023 2 min read
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Sri Lanka President opens electric vehicle assembly plant

Will produce tractors, three and two wheelers

March 3, 2023 1 min read
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Sri Lanka to promote electric vehicles with renewable power expansion

A study by the University of Moratuwa has found that 60 per cent of the air pollution was caused by vehicle emissions.

July 13, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka auto workshops say they can fix state vehicles at a lower cost

Sri Lanka Automobile Service Association representing automobile repair workshops around the country say they could repa...

Chanka Jayasinghe
September 18, 2020 3 min read

New Range Rover Evoque — City Car or Softroader?

Sam D. Smith
April 4, 2020 5 min read

A new leaf for MG? — The MG HS

The MG HS is the latest offering from the originally British but now Chinese-controlled auto manufacturer. Think not of ...

Sam D. Smith
March 15, 2020 5 min read

BMW 530e — One for the drivers left amongst us

The BMW 5-Series is a hugely-important car in the Bavarian automaker's model architecture. The 3, 5, and 7 have been aro...

Sam D. Smith
March 7, 2020 5 min read

Mahindra & Ideal Motors roll-out the KUV100 NXT K6+ to the market

The latest KUV100 from Mahindra has been launched to Sri Lankan consumers. Assembled in Sri Lanka, the first KUV100s hav...

March 1, 2020 2 min read

Sri Lanka auto garages lobby regulations for domestic protection

Sri Lanka's automobile repair service (garages) are pushing for state controls to stop agents of major brands from quick...

Chanka Jayasinghe
March 1, 2020 5 min read

Southern Expressway: Final stretch opens to public

The final stretch of the Southern Expressway was declared open on Sunday by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Mini...

February 24, 2020 1 min read

Completed Southern Highway opens tomorrow

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will declare open the last two phases of the Southern Expressway tomorrow and the Road Deve...

February 22, 2020 1 min read