Not an EV…But a Turbo Petrol!

There is an invasion of Chinese EVs and PHEVs in the Sri Lankan auto market. Hence, it’s interesting to check out the Chinese’ take on good old forced inductive petrol power. Enter, the Jaecoo J8 midsize (large in a Sri Lankan context) SUV. Brought to you by Hayleys Mobility, the agents for Jaec...

Published on 10 Aug 2026

Say hello to the Jaecoo J5 in HEV... or Hybrid Electric Vehicle form. It’s the smallest (so far) of the J-series trio that’s currently available in Sri Lanka from the Jaecoo agent Hayleys Mobility. We’ve already tested the J7 PHEV and J6 EV. ...

Published on 09 Aug 2026

Inter City Drive…

The first things that come to mind when you first set eyes on the Jaecoo J6 are straight lines and sharp edges… and some of the iconic models like the Mercedes G-Class and Land Rover Defender also have them; which reflect how tough and capable these SUVs are. These models, however, have been aroun...

Published on 08 Aug 2026

The cute little Kaiyi (pronounced,”Kah-e”) eVibe is a fully-electric city car which is slightly larger than the average ‘Kei car’ which makes it ideal for zipping through traffic while emitting zero CO2 into the environment! You have 300km of electric range at your disposal. Now isn’t that...

Published on 07 Aug 2026

In a way, the Chery Tiggo 9 makes a definitive statement - that it can play in the flagship SUV space. It impresses with space, refinement, and strong value for money even given our vastly inflated prices; thanks to the local punitive import taxes. Smooth, quiet, generously equipped, yet with bliste...

Published on 21 Jul 2026

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