BYD became the top seller after Sri Lanka lifted car imports restrictions in early 2025. New vehicle registrations in Sri Lanka increased to 55,000 in January, up from 48,000 in December with imports ...

The Sri Lankan government this week confirmed it will lift its ban on vehicle imports into the country this year, as it looks to increase its import tax revenues and improve public finances. The ...

Tata Motors has officially announced the launch of its new range of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles and Electric Vehicles (EV) in Sri Lanka in partnership with DIMO, a Lankan auto wholesaler ...

COLOMBO, Aug 15 (Reuters) - Sri Lanka on Tuesday lifted a ban on imports of trucks and other heavy vehicles for the first time since March 2020, according to a gazette notification. Sri Lanka has been ...

Sri Lanka’s automotive sector witnessed a significant shift in 2025, with electric vehicles (EVs) capturing 10 percent of total passenger vehicle imports following the lifting of prolonged import ...

Sri Lanka Customs has initiated a major technological overhaul of its vehicle clearance protocols to seal a loophole that previously allowed the tampering of motor vehicle data during registration.