Press Release / Club launched for Volkswagen enthusiasts in Bangladesh

A new social club for Volkswagen enthusiasts called “VW Club Bangladesh Ltd” has been launched in Bangladesh, bringing together owners and admirers of the German car brand in an effort to build community and promote road safety.

BYD launches upgraded Atto 3 in Bangladesh

BYD, the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, has officially launched the upgraded version of its Atto 3, the electric SUV, at an event held on September 20 at the BYD Flagship Showroom in Tejgaon, Dhaka.

Press Release / Mitsubishi launches Xpander Black Series in Bangladesh

Mitsubishi Motors Bangladesh has officially launched the Xpander Black Series in Bangladesh with the first variant the Xpander Matte Black.

TEST DRIVE

TEST DRIVE

Shift / The twin cam dreams

Toyota Corolla is a popular name known for guaranteed comfort, fuel economy and an overall hassle-free experience for years of ownership.

2y ago

Shift / Glanza V: the hot hatch from the late 90s

This particular Glanza V, owned by local car enthusiast Momtahin Hassan Ingit, was restored from the ground up. The sporty design with the side skirts, trunk spoiler and hood scoop makes it as evergreen as it can get.

2y ago

Shift / Meet the locally modded Toyota Altezza

This Altezza, owned by local car enthusiast Ishan Gausul, is a 1999 model that began its life as an RS200, and in 2017, it was the only dual-tone Altezza in Bangladesh.

2y ago

Shift / Jeeps in the wilderness

Most people in Bangladesh refer to “Jeep” as SUVs or even Crossovers, what they don’t know is that Jeep is an American automobile manufacturer that introduced SUVs to the world.

2y ago

Cover Story / Meet the resto-modded Toyota Corolla AE9X

On and on, this resto-modded Toyota Corolla AE9X is a beautiful car. Even though it just misses out on a few rare features, it is still the most loaded AE9X in Bangladesh.

2y ago

Cover Story / 2023 Honda BR-V: Simple gets the job done

Last week, we had the pleasure to test drive the latest Honda 2023 BR-V. Here are our thoughts.

2y ago

Shift / Hako-Rolla

Minty and restored examples are hardly around or spotted in broad daylight. In this feature we look at a resto-modded Toyota Corolla KE70.

3y ago

Shift / A weekend with the GR Yaris

If you’re not already familiar with Toyota’s semi latest concoction, the GR Yaris, a quick Google search will immediately fill you in about its importance in the world of cars.

3y ago
LATEST

LATEST

Jaguar Land Rover CEO to retire

Adrian Mardell, the CEO of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), will retire after three years in the role and more than three decades with the British automaker. A company spokesperson recently confirmed his departure, stating that a successor will be announced later.

2m ago

Made in Bangladesh Mitsubishi Xpander launched

Rancon Auto Industries has officially launched the Bangladeshi-manufactured Mitsubishi Xpander, a seven-seater family SUV powered by a 1.5L MIVEC engine.

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Press Release / Honda launches City e:HEV in Bangladesh

DHS Motors Limited, the official distributor of Honda in Bangladesh, has recently launched the Honda City e:HEV at the Honda Showroom in Tejgaon, Dhaka.

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Mercedes EQS 680 Night Series: Maybach's take on silent luxury

The Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 marks its entrance into the electric luxury SUV segment with the new special edition 'Night Series', designed to combine exclusivity with a modern, electric edge.

5m ago

Dhaka Motor Show returns, but not for the gearheads

The Dhaka Motor Show came back to its old home at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) from May 1 to 3, reclaiming all four halls after a brief relocation to the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre. The venue was packed with cars, bikes, trucks, scooters, lubricants, helmets, tool vendors, accessory peddlers, and food stalls—but not much in the way of actual enthusiasm for driving.

5m ago

Toyota and Alphabet's Waymo are teaming up

Toyota Motor and Waymo, the autonomous driving tech company owned by Google-parent Alphabet, have announced a preliminary agreement to explore a partnership in autonomous vehicle development. According to an official blog post by Waymo, the collaboration aims to create a new self-driving vehicle platform while also improving next-generation personally owned vehicles (POVs).

5m ago

Kawasaki unveils concept for a four-legged robot that you can ride

Kawasaki has unveiled a concept that offers a glimpse into the future of off-road personal mobility at the Osaka Expo 2025. Named the Corleo, the vehicle concept resembles a robotic horse and is powered by hydrogen.

6m ago

Press Release / BYD launches Sealion 6 in Bangladesh

BYD has recently launched Sealion 6 in Bangladesh. The hybrid EV features an ocean aesthetics-inspired design, BYD's signature Blade Battery, a 60-litre fuel tank, an 18.2 KW battery, around 1092 km of combined driving range, and other features.

7m ago
LOCAL

LOCAL

AWD monsters and rare legends unite in Dhaka

Together, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo and Subaru Impreza WRX STI have defined rally culture and sparked one of the most iconic rivalries in car history. At the Auto Rebellion Evo–STI Meet 2025 held this Friday, August 29, the legendary competition was on full display.

1m ago

AAB's Motorsport Academy for aspiring professional racers

Automobile Association of Bangladesh (AAB) has recently launched the Motorsport Academy, offering structured training programmes designed to develop professional racing talent. The academy currently runs three sequential courses – beginner, intermediate and advanced – each requiring successful completion of exams to progress.

4m ago

Curated Cars: The Dhaka Car Show that finally got it right

May 1 and 2 gave us something rare. A proper show. Curated Cars wasn’t just another excuse to hang out and say, “Bro, my car faster.” This was for the real enthusiasts—the ones who actually know what a Jaguar S-Type is and don’t think a McLaren is just a footballer. So what did they do differently?

4m ago

Press Release / Deepal enters Bangladesh’s EV market with L07 and S07 models

Deepal, a subsidiary of Changan Automobile, has officially entered the Bangladeshi electric vehicle (EV) market with the introduction of two models—the L07 sedan and the S07 SUV.

6m ago

Press Release / Revoo A10 and A12 electric bikes launched in Bangladesh

Two new electric bike models, Revoo A10 and Revoo A12, have recently been launched in Bangladesh.

7m ago

Shift / A beast on wheels—now electrified: Mercedes-Benz G 580 unveiled in Bangladesh

The G-Wagon has gone electric—but don’t panic. It’s still the same boxy, rugged icon we know and love, only now with a quad-motor setup delivering a staggering 587 horsepower. That’s enough power to launch this luxury tank from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds.

8m ago

How to stop your car engine from overheating 

An overheating engine is one of the most concerning issues a car owner can face – right up there with having your vehicle totalled in an accident. When an engine overheats, it can lead to catastrophic damage like warped cylinder heads, cracked engine blocks, or blown head gaskets.

1y ago

Avik Anwar 1st in the final rounds of Gulf Pro Car Championship

Avik Anwar from Bangladesh has won first place in both Round 1 and Round 2 of the final instalment of the 2023-2024 Gulf Pro Car Championship. The international racing competition was held in Dubai Autodrome on March 30, 2024, where Avik competed against drivers from UAE, UK, France, Italy, India, and Russia, to win both rounds.

1y ago
GLOBAL

GLOBAL

Tesla to add Chinese AI voice assistants in cars: report

Tesla plans to introduce new in-car voice assistant features in China using AI models from DeepSeek and ByteDance’s Doubao, according to a terms and service document published on the company’s official website, as per a report by Bloomberg News.

Toyota and NTT to invest $3.26 bln in autonomous driving research

Toyota Motor Corp. and the Japanese telecom company Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (NTT) are investing 500 billion yen ($3.26 billion) in artificial intelligence research and development to create advanced software aimed at making autonomous driving safer.

Google parent's self-driving car company raises $5.6 bln funding

Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Google's parent Alphabet, has recently raised $5.6 billion in its latest funding round. The round included major investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity, Perry Creek, Silver Lake, Tiger Global, and T. Rowe Price.

Tesla recalls over 125,000 vehicles in US

Tesla is officially recalling 125,227 vehicles in the United States, as per a recent announcement by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The cited reason for this mass recall is a seat belt warning system malfunction, which could potentially increase the risk of injuries in collisions.

Toyota unveils new 'adaptable' engines for both hybrid and biofuel cars

Toyota has recently unveiled a new line of compact 'adaptable' engines that are designed to work with both hybrid cars and those that run on biofuels. According to the company, these new engines are intended to reduce carbon emissions while catering to diverse customer needs.

Chinese company launches commercial flying taxis

EHang, a Chinese drone manufacturer, has introduced its EH216-S model flying taxi for commercial sale on Taobao, an online shopping platform owned by Alibaba. Priced at 2.39 million yuan ($332,060), the EH216-S is being advertised as "an innovative solution for urban transportation".

Toyota recalls 50k US vehicles over potential airbag explosion

Toyota Motor has recently released a public statement in which it urged owners of 50,000 older US vehicles to stop driving and get immediate recall repairs. As per the statement, this is due to an issue with the airbag inflator, which Toyota says could explode and potentially kill the driver.

ELECTRIC

ELECTRIC

Tesla launches robotaxi service in Texas: report

Tesla has begun offering paid self-driving taxi rides in Austin, Texas, marking its first commercial robotaxi service, according to a recent Reuters report. 

3m ago

Volkswagen data leak exposed movements of 800,000 electric cars: report

A major data leak has exposed the movements and contact details of 800,000 electric vehicles (EVs) from Volkswagen and its affiliated brands, according to an investigation by German news outlet Der Spiegel. The breach reportedly allowed detailed tracking of drivers, raising significant privacy concerns.

9m ago

Tesla to recall 2,400 Cybertrucks over safety issues

Tesla has announced a recall of 2,431 of its recently launched Cybertruck pickups in the US, citing a potential risk of drive power loss which could heighten the chance of crashes.

10m ago

Electric air taxi test flight successfully conducted in Japan

Joby Aviation, Inc., a company specialising in electric air taxis, has successfully completed its first international exhibition flight in Japan. The flight recently took place at Toyota’s Higashi-Fuji Technical Center in Shizuoka.

11m ago

Google parent company partners with Hyundai to build EVs

Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company owned by Google parent Alphabet, is teaming up with South Korean automaker Hyundai to bring electric vehicles to its growing robotaxi fleet in the US.

1y ago

Tesla plans new battery designs for Cybertruck and robotaxis: report

Tesla is working on four new battery designs, including ones for its upcoming Cybertruck and robotaxis, according to a recent report by The Information. As per the report, this plan is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on suppliers and cut costs. 

1y ago

Ola electric hits $7 billion valuation after e-motorcycle launch and battery plan

Ola Electric Mobility, India’s leading e-scooter manufacturer, saw its valuation soar to 586.64 billion rupees ($6.99 billion) on Friday, following the launch of its new line of electric motorcycles.

1y ago

Tesla reduces prices of Model Y, X and S EVs in US

Tesla has officially reduced the pricing of three of its EVs: Model Y, Model X, and Model S, in the US. Each model will now cost US$2,000 each, as per an official announcement by the EV company.

1y ago

Godzilla’s final bow: Saying goodbye to Nissan’s R35 GT-R

The GT-R stood its ground as an old-school, loud, and proud driving machine.

1m ago

Royal Enfield’s first rideout brings Dhaka’s Enfield owners together

Dhaka witnessed a royal spectacle on Saturday, August 16, 2025, as Royal Enfield owners from across the city gathered for the first-ever Royal Enfield Rideout 2025. 

1m ago

Mitsubishi unveils locally assembled Xpander at Dhaka Motor Show 2025

Mitsubishi Bangladesh has officially unveiled the locally assembled Mitsubishi Xpander at the Dhaka Motor Show 2025. The company unveiled four variants of the Xpander lineup, which includes Xpander Classic, Xpander Premium, Xpander Eco, and the special edition Xpander Sport.

5m ago

Proton X70: Rancon launches locally assembled SUV in Bangladesh

Rancon Cars has officially launched the first locally assembled Proton X70 SUV in Bangladesh at the Proton Bangladesh Rancon Showroom in Capital’s Tejgaon area, on 30 April 2025.

5m ago

Revoo unveils C32 electric bike in Bangladesh

Revoo Bangladesh has launched the Revoo C32, an electric bike.

6m ago

The Porsche 718 Cayman T keeps the joy of driving alive

In an era where modern sports cars are increasingly defined by complex electronics and driver-assist systems, Porsche has taken a different approach with the 718 Cayman T—a car that prioritises simplicity, driver engagement, and the purest form of motoring.

7m ago

Toyota reportedly discontinuing Corolla Axio and Fielder

Toyota is reportedly halting production of the Corolla Axio and Fielder ‘E160’ generation in Japan by October 2025, according to various automobile publications. 

7m ago

Your passport to freedom: Buying that first car

When do you feel like you have become an adult? This is a question that can warrant all sorts of answers. A practical one? Perhaps when you become a homeowner. A realistic one — when you buy your first car.

7m ago

Avik Anwar secures podium finish in Clio Cup Middle East

Avik Anwar has become the first Bangladeshi driver to compete in the Clio Cup Middle East

7m ago

2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport: A Comprehensive Overview

The 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a well-rounded compact SUV that delivers a blend of performance, comfort, and modern amenities

7m ago