Steel bumpers and hybrid headaches: Current automobile trends in Bangladesh
In the fast-paced realm of global car culture, even the modest Bangladeshi market has witnessed some serious gear shifts over the past ten years.
9m ago
Roadblocks ahead for commercial vehicles: surging demand vs challenges
The commercial vehicle market in Bangladesh has witnessed significant growth over the past decade, driven by improved road infrastructure and a thriving industry. However, the industry is currently facing challenges due to rising prices, reduced sales, and the need for regulatory reforms.
1y ago
World Motorcycle Day 2023: Embrace the spirit of adventure
Celebrated on June 21, the longest day of the year, this global event is a celebration of the joy and freedom that motorcycles bring to our lives. Whether you're a die-hard biker or a part of the industry, this day is for you.
1y ago
The unparalleled world of flagship vehicles
Flagship vehicles are the epitome of automotive excellence - offering a combination of speed, luxury, and striking aesthetics. These extraordinary cars represent the pinnacle of an automaker's capabilities, showcasing their expertise, craftsmanship, and unwavering commitment to delivering an unforgettable driving experience. Here are some key things to keep in mind when considering a flagship vehicle for your next purchase.
1y ago
Kia Carens: The Captain's Chairs are the new first class
The Carens offers a lot for its price, defying expectations for a budget option.
1y ago
Reviewing the Hero Thriller 160R DD
Technically, it’s the new Hero Xtreme. But according to the Hero staff, since the old Xtreme is still quite fresh in our memories, they decided to change the nameplate to avoid confusion.
3y ago
2021 Mahindra XUV 300 W8: All options included
When we reviewed the XUV 300 W6 a few months back, our overall conclusion was that it was a great bang for the buck with a few concessions. Well, the folks at Rancon Autos took notes and brought in the top of the line W8, which addressed all of our criticism and then some.
3y ago
Eid Mubarak, and stuff
To all the readers who celebrated Eid — and the ones who slept through it— please accept our belated wishes. The holiday cooldown is over, so it’s
3y ago
December 4, 2020
Flying cars are real now
The International Civil Aviation Day is coming soon, so we have filled this week’s issue accordingly. Want your own flying car? Well, we got a list of options for you on page four. Granted,
November 27, 2020
Battle of the 2021 Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic: what do local enthusiasts think?
Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic. Two of the most popular affordable cars in the world and the darlings of our JDM focused car community. Both of them recently got their generation upgrade, triggering the inevitable discussion of what the local petrolheads think about them? Well, we did some snooping about on their interwebs and this is what we found.
November 13, 2020
Scoot over for old-school cool: Vespa owners meet 2020
Way too cool Vespas at a meet held on 6th October, Friday on Chef's Table Courtside
November 12, 2020
BMW’s new electric SUV is ugly on the outside but beautiful on the inside
Pronounced I-EX, the new SUV is based on the company’s new architecture developed especially for battery-electric vehicles. While still in its “series production development phase”, they hope to put the car into serial production by the second half of 2021.
October 30, 2020
So cool,yet so far: CC-compliant bikes we should but don't have in Bangladesh
The motorcyclists in Bangladesh are pretty starved for choice thanks to our 165cc limit. What makes this already bad situation worse is that there are plenty of cool bikes that do fall under the said limit but for one reason or another, not offered by their respective dealers. Here are a few bikes an avid motorhead should consider getting through the grey market, as long as they are willing to pay the premium and do not hope for a robust warranty.
October 23, 2020
For coffee lovers on a budget: Miyako CM-1286
As much we coffeeholics love the aroma of a freshly made shot of espresso, we all have to admit — it is an expensive taste. A single shot from any decent coffee shop will set you back from anywhere from BDT80 to BDT180, totaling to a whopping BDT2400 to BDT5400 a month if you drink it every single day.
October 23, 2020
Questionable cars from reputable brands
"Failure is the pillar of success" is a mantra as old as the auto industry. Henry Ford perched it, Soichiro Honda lived it, and most of us try to accept it. Each car companies have their fair share of failures, but few failures turn out to be as spectacular as the ones made by performance brand. In their never-ending trek to push the boundaries, when they fail, they fail big. Today we look at some such failures and discuss why they ended up like that
October 22, 2020
The Hummer is back, and this time, it’s electric.
The American favorite is back with an EV twist.
October 10, 2020
Audi holds “Blind Tasting” experience of their new Q7
Progress Motors Imports Limited, the authorized representative of Audi in Bangladesh, held a unique event with their upcoming Q7 SUV on Sunday, 20 September at their showroom in Tejgaon, Dhaka,
October 9, 2020
2020 Beijing Motor Show concept car Roundup
Ever wanted one of those quirky and adorable Trabant, but backed away due to their awfulness? Well, then Great Wall just might have made the car for you.
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