Mahbub Hussain

Lecturer at ULAB and intense car enthusiast, he currently works as Sub-Editor for Shift. He is also the only one in the team now with a car that is actually fast. It was mostly the reason he was hired so he could give the boss an occasional chance to redline. He has mad skills at drawing cars and when he is not driving or writing about cars, he is sitting quietly looking at cars. He formerly worked for Fast Lane, a monthly automotive publication.

2017 Mercedes Benz E200

The latest Mercedes E class is a fantastic combination of style, road presence, luxury and comfort. We take out the E200 for a test drive to see how well it copes at being one of the most reputed executive sedans in the world, in Dhaka.

8y ago

2015 Honda S660

What is nearly as small as a CNG auto-rickshaw, but has four wheels?

8y ago

Smooth Lines: JZX100 Mark II Tourer V

Shareq Abhtahee longed to build an X100, and it had to be a Mark II with the right bit of both the worlds – elegant, yet sporty.

8y ago

Battle of the boxers: Subaru Impreza STI & WRX

Two childhood friends and their obsession with cars and performance lead them to similar yet distinct results - two fun, reliable, quick Subarus.

8y ago

Red Rocket: 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI

Adeeb Iqbal went from a heavily bodykitted FWD Corona nearly a decade ago to this tastefully built AWD Mitsubishi Evolution VI.

8y ago

New Car Preview: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

Rangs Limited, authorised dealer of Mitsubishi Motors has the 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in. Most of the previous models plying our roads are black, government owned and chauffer driven. They are also round, and have no unique angle – looks just like a typical SUV. The new one isn't. In a rather short date with the demo vehicle, we find out what the new gen Pajero sport is all about.

8y ago

2016-17 Toyota Avanza

We all secretly agree that MPVs are our life savers, carrying things that no cars can and going places where no cars dare tread. One of the most promising MPVs in the Bangladeshi market is Toyota Avanza, which has gone through a lot of evolution since its inception thirteen years ago. We took the latest generation RWD MPV out for a test drive and Navana was kind enough to throw in the older model to escort us.

8y ago

Navana 3S Centre: One stop solution to pamper your ride

One of the perks of owning a brand new car is not having to deal with erratic neighbourhood mechanics due to the warranties

8y ago
August 3, 2016
August 3, 2016

VW top manufacturer trumping Toyota

VW overtook Toyota, by selling 5.12 million vehicles globally, despite an industry churning diesel-scam-scandal late last year. While Toyota sold 4.99 million units worldwide.

July 13, 2016
July 13, 2016

2016 Hyundai Sonata

Who knew 15 years ago Hyundai would make exciting looking cars? The 2016 Sonata is great to look at and great to sit in. We take it for a spin to find out if it drives as well as it looks.

June 29, 2016
June 29, 2016

Avoiding tyre trouble on highways

For Bengalis, Eid means going off to our ancestral homes, and some prefer driving there on the risky highways. On the highway, tyres and brakes are some of the most important factors that determine your safety. What do you need to do when it comes to your tyres before a long journey?

June 29, 2016
June 29, 2016

2016 Honda CRV

Besides the terminology, there is nothing really thrilling about crossovers, especially when it's a mid-sized SUV. But Honda's CRV has been the segment boss since its inception more than two decades ago. This week the SHIFT team hunts down what makes the latest fourth gen CRV invincible amongst its league.

June 22, 2016
June 22, 2016

Rolls Royce Vision Next 100 Concept

Rolls Royce has redefined eccentricity with the 103EX Vision Next 100 Concept. It is a humongous next gen futuristic coupe that is intended to look brilliant and out of this world.

June 15, 2016
June 15, 2016

Our Roads and Stance

We look into the number one problem plaguing lowered and stanced cars in Bangladesh - the roads themselves.

June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016

Nissan GTR Nismo: punch to the face

If you think the 2017 facelift isn't dramatic enough, you will be content with the 2017 Nismo GTR- it has a garish front look with

May 26, 2016
May 26, 2016

Mercedes to build a pick-up truck for the first time

Mercedes Benz is rumored to be testing a pickup for production. We find out more.

May 18, 2016
May 18, 2016

Nostalgia kick for Bangladeshi car geeks: 80’S BTV show stars

This week, we at SHIFT got all nostalgic and are bringing you the best of classic BTV cars from those series we all used to cherish.

May 18, 2016
May 18, 2016

Chinese Electricity

With the world going after greener electric cars, China has joined in the rat race too. A lot of automotive startups have realized