AMW recently launched two inno-vative vehicles from the French automotive manufacturer, Renault. The more affordable of the two, named Renault KWID, is a taller SUV-styled compact hatchback with an 800 cc engine and a 300-litre boot capacity. The KWID claims an excellent 25.17 km/l mileage
while being competitively priced at
Rs. 2,095,000 upwards, inclusive of the recent tax reforms. The second full size SUV, the Renault Duster claimed more than 32 new changes including a first in class 6-Speed Easy-R AMT, along with other styling, safety and convenience features.
AMW Launches Renault KWID
& Duster in Sri Lanka
Longest Overhead Bridge in Sri Lanka
On the 6th of June, Deputy Mini-ster Harsha de Silva and Minister Lakshman Kiriella inaugurated the construction of the 534 metre long Overhead Bridge at Rajagiriya. Expected to complete by 2018, the bridge will cost an estimated Rs.5 billion, which will be funded by the government of Spain.
TVS Wins Fox Hill 2016
TVS showed its colours at the Group MX - Motocross 2T and 4T categories, with Jaques Gunaw– ardena and Ishan Dasanayake securing first places, resulting in the TVS team winning the overall 250cc Fox Hill championship.
Electric Car Charging
EWIS Peripherals (Pvt) Ltd and EV Point (Pvt) Ltd has collaborated to launch one of the world’s leading standardised electric vehicle charging stations in Negombo. Inaugurated on the 31st of May, the charging station is equipped with charging points that uses the leading “Rapid Charging” techno– logy that allows electric vehicle batteries to be charged in less than 20 minutes. The EV Points also comes with NFC payment capab– ilities for a smoother and seamless transaction.
CEAT Tyres Investing to Increase Radial Capacity
CEAT has pledged to invest Rs.800 million within the coming 12 months to increase its radial tyre manufacturing capacity in Sri Lanka, which should see its production increase by 75 percent, to 70,000 tyres per month from its current capacity of 40,000. The company is already responsible for nearly half of the country’s pneumatic tyre supply, which is comprised of 33 sizes including 20 for cars, 5 for SUVs and 8 sizes for van models.
Sri Lanka to Replace Three-Wheelers
The quadricycle Bajaj Qute is expected to be imported to Sri Lanka in order to replace the Three-Wheelers. Powered by a water cool– ed 217 cc single-cylinder engine and a 5-speed manual gearbox, the Qute claims a 70 km/h top speed and a 36 km/l fuel economy.
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Source:auto.ndtv.com
Source:Renault Inda
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