Automobiles

Automobiles

Skoot and Walton to jointly produce Made-in Bangladesh e-bikes

As per the MoU, the two companies will jointly manufacture environment-friendly electric bikes in the country to improve the riding experience for local customers. The partnership also plans to improve the e-bike industry in Bangladesh through the introduction of technologically advanced products. 

1y ago

Executive Motors brings BMW X1 to Bangladesh

The BMW X1 is now available for viewing and test drives at Executive Motors Limited

1y ago

Carbon tax on vehicles and the possible aftermath

While local car owners are already paying high taxes for vehicle ownership, this new carbon tax will exert a heavier toll on taxpayers who own more than one car.

1y ago

Runner Automobiles to raise Tk 267.5 crore

The coupon rate will be 8.5-9%

1y ago

Rangs brings Mitsubishi’s Xpander 2023

The 7-seater will have a price tag of Tk 44.5 lakh

1y ago

Hyundai buyers to get auto loans in three days: Fair Group

Six financial institutions will give the loans

1y ago

Shift / The all-new and improved Porsche: 718 Spyder RS

The latest addition to Porsche's 718 lineup promises to deliver an exhilarating driving experience like no other, equivalent to the 718 Cayman GT4 RS.

1y ago

General Motors to recall 1 mln vehicles due to faulty airbags

General Motors has recently stated that it will recall nearly 1 million sports vehicles in the United States due to faulty airbags.

1y ago

Home from home: Mercedes-Benz doubles down on China

Mercedes-Benz, the German company founded by the inventors of the motor car, is pouring more resources into its cutting-edge research and design capabilities in China as the centre of gravity of the new auto world shifts eastwards.

3y ago

Nolan and X-Lite helmets launched in Bangladesh

ACI Motors has recently launched motorcycle helmet brands of Nolan and X-Lite brands in Bangladesh. The Nolan and X-Lite brand helmets, founded in 1972, are used by many riders in the Moto GP, the world championship for motorcycle racing.

3y ago

Aston Martin's first SUV helps push up sales by more than 200%

Carmaker Aston Martin (AML.L) reported on Wednesday a 224% increase in sales to its dealers, boosted by its first sport-utility vehicle, the DBX, as losses fell in the first half of the year.

3y ago

Caring for your car in this lockdown

Bangladesh has been preparing to tackle the worst Covid-19 wave to ever hit the country and strict measures are being taken against commuting or even simply going out unless it is an emergency. For that reason, many cars will be hibernating in respective garages for an uncertain amount of time unfortunately.

3y ago

Microsoft and Google prepare to fight it out, again

According to reports, a six-year legal truce between Microsoft and Google has come to an end. According to reports in The Financial Times and Bloomberg, Microsoft and Google reached an unusual truce in 2015, which expired in April of this year. But Microsoft and Google are seemingly warming up to get back in the ring. 

3y ago

Ferrari unveils $320,000 hybrid sports car

Ferrari unveiled a new first plug-in hybrid car on Thursday as the luxury sports car maker famed for its roaring combustion engines retools its range for an electric era.

3y ago

The Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza receives a facelift

When looking for a midsized SUV on the Bangladeshi market, your most common option is either the Honda Vezel or the Toyota CHR. Recently

3y ago

Self-driving startup WeRide deepens ties with Nissan, raises $310 mln

WeRide, a China-based autonomous driving startup, said on Wednesday that it would deepen development with Nissan Motor on autonomous driving technology for the China market as it raised $310 million at a $3.3 billion valuation.

3y 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

Apple in talks with CATL, BYD over battery supplies for its electric car

Apple Inc is in early-stage talks with China's CATL and BYD about the supply of batteries for its planned electric vehicle, four people with knowledge of the matter said. The discussions are subject to change and it is not clear if agreements with either CATL or BYD will be reached, said the people who declined to be named as the discussions are private.

3y ago