Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Vehicle registrations reached a record 59,734 units in March, significantly higher than 51,682 units in February. Growth was broad-based across nearly all categories, with two-wheelers contributing the most to the increase.

Motor car registrations rose to 4,856 units in March, up from 4,163 units in February, according to J.B. Securities.

Brand-new car registrations surged to 1,432 units in March-almost triple February's 488 units-driven primarily by electric vehicles (EVs), which accounted for 1,171 units.

BYD led the segment with 807 units (almost entirely Atto 1 at 796 units), followed by BAW with 212 units (E7). Toyota ranked third with 132 units (including 85 Wigo), followed by Perodua with 106 units (Bezza ...