New Registration Charges for Motor Vehicles – Budget 2012

The presently applicable relevant withholding tax will be amalgamated with vehicle registration charges and he applicable new vehicle registration charges will be as follow. (Effective from 24 November 2011)

Luxury, Semi Luxury and Dual Purpose Motor Vehicle Taxes

Luxury, Semi Luxury and Dual Purpose Motor Vehicle Taxes Sri Lanka 2012

Revenue Licensing Annual Fee for Motor Vehicle

The prevailing license fee has been increased by Rs. 150 for Motor bicycles
and Three Wheelers and by Rs. 500 for other vehicles (except Lorries
Tractors, Busses and Trailers).

There will be a 50% tax cut for vehicles in the tourism industry and a 50% tax reduction on tyres for bus.

Download Budget Highlights 2012 (PDF)

2012 Honda Insight Road Test

The 2012 Honda Insight sees no major changes. This gas/electric hybrid car is a 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback that mates a 1.3-liter 4-cylinder engine with a battery-powered electric motor for 98 horsepower total. Honda’s hybrid system allows the gas engine to shut off at a stop and restart again when the driver releases their foot from the brake pedal. No plug-in charging is required. The sole transmission is a continuously variable (CVT) unit that behaves like an automatic. Trim levels carry over from 2011 and include Base, LX, and EX. Safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. Cruise control, an upgraded audio system, and a USB port are standard on all but the Base. A navigation system with rearview camera is available on the EX, and versions so equipped are priced as separate models. A wireless cell-phone link is newly standard on EX models without navigation.

25% Gift Voucher – Arabian Motors

This offer is valid exclusively to all Hybrid vehical owners in Sri Lanka. The offer is valid till 26th November 2011.  Please produce this coupon at the Arabian Motors Hybrid Center to redeem your 25% discount on labour. *Conditions apply.

# Inspection service for any Hybrid vehicle
# Diagnostic scanning
# Accident and mechanical repairs
# Electronic system maintenance and re-calibration

For reservations please call 072-7912444

Hybrid Center
No. 106, Arnold Ratnayake Mawatha,
Colombo 10.

How does the Honda Insight Hybrid Engine Work

There are two important facets to an efficient hybrid:

1) An efficient machine, and

2) an efficient driver. Working in unison, they can dramatically enhance fuel economy.

Eco Assist™[1] is composed of two basic functions:

* A sophisticated feedback system that teaches you to drive more efficiently[2]
* An ECON button[1] that helps aid in optimizing your vehicle’s fuel efficiency if used in conjunction with responsibly efficient driving practices[2]

These components can work individually or in tandem to help boost your overall fuel economy. As the EPA tests have shown, the Insight is capable of excellent fuel economy without any special techniques. Utilizing the tools of Eco Assist™[1] can help you make the Insight more efficient. For a demonstration of how Eco Assist™[1] works, watch the video.

This video provides a full explanation of the technology behind the Honda Insight Eco Assist™ system and explains how the system can coach you to drive more efficiently.

 Build your HONDA Insight Online – Official Honda Web Site