David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited (DPA), the four-wheeler sales arm of the David Pieris Group of Companies, announced a landmark partnership with GWM, a global automotive leader, to introduce a new era of hybrid and new energy vehicles (NEVs) to Sri Lanka.
The official press conference took place on October 30 at the DPA Head Office, with senior members of the David Pieris Group, including Rohana Dissanayake, Group Chairman and Managing Director, Mahesh Gunathilake, Executive Director of David Pieris Automobiles and Yasantha Abeykoone, Head of Sales & Marketing, DPA in attendance. Representatives from GWM joined the event virtually, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership that aims to reshape the nation’s mobility landscape through innovation, reliability, and sustainability. The partnership brings together the global engineering excellence of GWM, now operating in over 100 countries worldwide, with DPA’s four-decade legacy of trust and accessibility. Through this collaboration, Sri Lankan customers will gain access to a full lineup of Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Fully Electric vehicles that combine cutting-edge technology with everyday practicality.
Backed by a 5-star ANCAP safety rating in Australia for the Haval H6 range and driven in one of the world’s toughest markets, GWM brings performance and peace of mind to Sri Lankan roads. Launched under GWM’s global brand philosophy, “Go With More,” the initiative represents a bold invitation to a smarter, more connected and more confident future for Sri Lankan drivers, one where they no longer have to choose between performance and efficiency.
Speaking at the event,Mahesh Gunathilake, Executive Director of DPA, added: “GWM’s vehicles represent global quality, confidence, and innovation. Together, we are giving Sri Lankans the freedom to experience hybrid performance backed by the trust and service excellence of David Pieris Automobiles” Together, GWM and DPA are not just launching vehicles, they are introducing a movement toward intelligent mobility that balances performance, sustainability, and unwavering trust.
GWM delivers the global innovation; DPA provides the bedrock of local assurance. This means every GWM owner is backed by DPA’s four-decade legacy of nationwide service, comprehensive warranty, and guaranteed parts availability. For Sri Lankans, it marks the dawn of a new driving experience, one where technology empowers emotion, choice brings confidence, and the road ahead promises more freedom and more assurance.