No it’s not a Vezel, it’s Honda’s HR-V RS 1.5L HEV! Grey imports don’t give you a 3-year Honda manufacturer warranty do they? On top of that, Stafford Motors is giving you 2-year warranty which includes free maintenance! Oh and the language of the infotainment system is English! Let’s dive...

Published on 28 May 2026

Since imports opened up in 2025 after a near five-year ban, we’ve seen a host of new Chinese automakers enter our shores. Today’s contender is the Jaecoo J7 PHEV, as brought to you by Hayleys Mobility, who also represents sister brand Omoda. Jaecoo and Omoda come under the wider umbrella of Cher...

Published on 21 Apr 2026

The Riddara RD6 (formerly known as Geely Radar RD6) is all-electric, and is a lifestyle-oriented double cab, with the Active 2WD model serving as a versatile, commuter-friendly, and more affordable alternative to traditional diesel models and indeed the more expensive 4WD version. Back in June 2025,...

Published on 04 Apr 2026

Cutting-edge Technology meets Exquisite Design

The Sri Lankan car market has a lot more new names than it did a decade ago, with the global car manufacturing scene itself having undergone massive changes, particularly in ownership, over the last fifteen years. Even "mainstream" brands are now owned by giants that may surprise the common car buye...

Published on 29 Mar 2026

Futuristic, High-end Electric Coupe-SUV

The Sri Lankan car market today feels like a kaleidoscope in motion - a dozen new names for every familiar one, and a steady parade of badges that make even seasoned petrol-heads pause for a second look. To that end, Evolution Auto, a joint venture between Atman Group and Sino Lanka, imports some de...

Published on 29 Mar 2026

The Jetour T2 is manufactured by Jetour Auto, which is an independent subsidiary brand of the large Chinese automotive conglomerate, the Chery Holding Group. Jetour has sold over a million vehicles globally in just four years, and the T2 is their halo model with an unmistakeable likeness to the Defe...

Published on 26 Mar 2026

Sporty SUV with European Vibes

In the June issue of Motor, we introduced Deepal to you with their slick transforming E07 that could turn from an SUV into a pickup truck within a few seconds. Then, in July, we featured the Changan Lumin city car, a little pocket rocket of sorts that wowed us with its nippy personality and surprisi...

Published on 24 Mar 2026

Crab-Walking Luxury EV

Today’s electron-powered machine from China is the IM Motors IM6 luxury SUV. Brought to you by Evolution Auto, it’s made by IM Motors which is a brand under the hierarchy of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, or SAIC Motor as it’s now known. SAIC has a plethora of brands, including the ...

Published on 24 Mar 2026

Seven Seat SUV with a Petrol Powertrain

Electric vehicles are plentiful nowadays, but there’s also the good old internal combustion brigade vying for your attention and cheque book. And yes, some of these machines are from China. In fact, since the import ban was lifted, the Chinese auto floodgates have opened with gusto, giving us a ta...

Published on 22 Mar 2026

Refreshingly rare EV Sedan

Uncle Deepal (pronounced DePaul in case you didn’t know) has been quietly making waves in Sri Lanka. A brand of Changan Automobile and represented by Senok under the Deepal Sri Lanka name, they sold their 200th vehicle just before this test drive! And, with this latest feature; we’ve tested thei...

Published on 20 Mar 2026