A UAE-based Sri Lankan company has carried out the first conversion of a Hummer EV SUV to right-hand drive, it was reported.
According to Daily News, the successful conversion was made for the first time in the world by Global Conversions, specializing in automobile re-engineering.
Based in Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE, the Sri Lankan company is known for specializing in converting left-hand drive US brands like GMC, Ford, Lincoln, Dodge, Chevrolet, Cadillac and US-made Toyota and Nissan vehicles to right-hand drive.
Commenting on the latest conversion, Founder and Chairman of Global Conversions, Suresh Edirisinghe said it was the first time a Hummer EV SUV was converted to right-hand drive.
“Not only have we successfully completed the conversion, but we have also meticulously tested and validated its functionality, ensuring the utmost safety and performance standards. This milestone marks just one of many triumphs in our journey, with numerous satisfied customers and expertly converted vehicles to our credit.
“With a team of experts hailing from Sri Lanka each converted vehicle represents a testament to our craftsmanship and the satisfaction of our clientele and our completion of the world’s first Right Hand Drive Hummer EV is an example of this.
“Transitioning our operations from Sri Lanka to Ras Al-Khaimah was an essential strategic move to expand our business internationally and establish a central meeting point for our customers from around the world, facilitating easier access and travel for all parties involved,” Edirisinghe said in a statement. (NewsWire)
