Nimal Wimalasuriya
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Nimal has been a car nut for as long as he can remember. In fact his first "memory" is of a car... a Buick 8 tin plate toy in fact, which he held while a photographer took a photo of him on his 1st birthday! Even though he is an accountant by profession, he was always involved in things related to bikes, cars and motoring as a hobby. During his late twenties when working in Australia, Nimal would buy cars that were imminently going to fail the Yearly Registration Inspection - and was too expensive for workshops to rectify - repair them by himself and get them through the registration inspection. At age 40, it was almost natural progression for Nimal to give up his cushy accountant's (Tax Professional) job and turn his hobby into his profession! Thus the Motor magazine was born. If you ask Nimal now if that was the right decision to make; he would say there is nothing more satisfying in this world that he would rather be doing.
Author's Latest Articles
1939 Mercedes-Benz 300 Pullman
Mercedes Benz - It's a name that naturally evokes thoughts of supreme craftsmanship, superlative comfort, and unmatched prestige. Perhaps that's why the three pointed star is one of the most recognized logos to date. It’s not just a statement of a brand, it's become a statement of quality. A compa...
Mitsubishi Lancer 1400
The first of the Mitsubishi Lancers (A70) was launched in February 1973. It served to fill the gap between the Minica “Kei” car, and the larger Galant. The sporting version of this Lancer – the 1600 GSR began the Lancer's long and successful rally history, winning the Safari Rally twice and th...
Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+
The Mercedes EQB was first introduced to the world in 2022, but here in Sri Lanka we have now got the latest front-wheel-drive 250+ version which is arguably one of the best family SUVs around. The combination of seven seats, around 400 kms of range from the improved battery, and Mercedes’ typical...
1972 Fiat 124 Special
The Fiat 124 was manufactured between 1966 and 1974. The saloon superseded the Fiat 1300 and spawned station wagon, four-seater coupé (124 Sport Coupé), and two-seater convertible (124 Sport Spider) variants....
1958 Triumph Speed Twin 5T
The Speed Twin 5T is a standard motorcycle that was made by Triumph at their Coventry, and later Meriden factories. Edward Turner, Triumph's Chief Designer and Managing Director, launched the Triumph Speed Twin at the 1937 National Motorcycle Show. It was a 500 cc OHV vertical twin in a lightweight ...
1936 Austin 7 Ruby
The Austin 7 which was produced from 1923 until 1939, was one of the most popular cars ever produced in the UK. It made a major impact on the small car manufacturers of the day, so much so that the very first BMW (Dixie), and the small American Austin’s were actually licensed Austin 7’s. Nissan ...
Ford Escort Sleeper!
At first glance it looks like a very smart Escort MkII. But a quick glance inside the car tells you that this is no ordinary Escort. The kill switch, hydraulic hand brake and the purposeful looking tachometer tells you that there is something potent lurking under the hood. Ajith Hemachandra, the own...
MG B
The MGB replaced the MGA in 1962, and production of the B and its variants continued until 1980. Sales for the MGB, MGC and MGB GT V8 combined totaled 523,836 cars. After a 12-year hiatus, the MGB re-entered production as the heavily modified MG RV8 with a limited run of 2,000 cars before finally be...
Upali Fiat 128
The Fiat 128 had a production run from 1969 to 1985 as a two - or four-door sedan, three - or five-door station wagon as well as two - or three-door coupé. The 128 running gear and engine, was also reconfigured for a mid-engined layout, and was used in the Fiat X1/9 sports car. ...
Mercedes Benz G-Wagon
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, colloquially known as the G-Wagon (as an abbreviation of Geländewagen) is a four-wheel drive SUV manufactured by Magna Steyr (formerly Steyr-Daimler-Puch) in Austria, and sold by Mercedes-Benz. Originally developed as a military off-roader, later more luxurious models wer...
1922 Wolseley 10 E3
The Wolseley 10 E3 was made as a replacement to the Pre World War 1 E2 Satellite in 1920. The newly designed E2 and the larger Fifteen A9 both featured cutting edge advances, with their overhead camshaft engines and electric starters....
1962 Renault Floride
The Renault Caravelle was manufactured and marketed by Renault for model years 1958–1968 in a single generation — as a rear-engine, rear-drive open two/four-seater designed by Pietro Frua of Carrozzeria Ghia, using the floorpan and engine of the Renault Dauphine. Outside of North America and Bri...
How Self-Driving Cars will Change the World
The automotive industry is not very happy with Millennials and Gen Z. It seems that in comparison to the Baby Boomers and Gen X, the latest up-and-coming generations are less car-crazed thus creating great difficulties and consternation for those that are making automobiles....
Nissan Hyper Adventure Concept
Nissan recently unveiled the Nissan Hyper Adventure, the second vehicle in its series of advanced EV concepts for the Japan Mobility Show on October 25. The digital concept is a sports SUV designed for people passionate about outdoor adventures and an eco-friendly lifestyle. ...