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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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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.

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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?

2m 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.

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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.

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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.

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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

A beginner's guide to maintaining your bikes

Here are some of the most essential things you need to do to maintain your motorcycle.

2y ago

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

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

Smells like tea, spices, mountains, and petrol

Destination Rally, a collective vintage car Rally group originating in Belgium, with members from all over Europe came to visit Bangladesh as a part of their East Himalaya Rally.

2y ago

Meet Baagh, a new local electric vehicle maker

Meet Baagh Eco Motors, a company that is making electric vehicles in the country to reduce import dependency. The company has already developed several battery-powered vehicles including solar cars, motorcycles, solar vans, solar eco taxis, etc. These vehicles were recently inaugurated and exhibited at Hotel Sonargaon in Dhaka.

2y ago

Audi brings its mountain bicycle in Bangladesh

When we hear the name Audi, the first thing that comes to our mind is fast German cars with their famous Quattro All-Wheel Drive system. What most people don’t know is that Audi also made bicycles. This bicycle in particular is called Audi Cross Pro RS, produced in 2009. Audi produced a total of only 150 units of this MTB, a very limited number which makes this cycle very exclusive. 

2y ago

Spotting the big boys at ABT Sportsline Bangladesh Connect 2022

Audi Bangladesh-Progress Motors recently hosted an event to showcase their cars and lineup of ABT Sportsline products - the official sports team of Audi.

2y ago

Palki: An affordable locally assembled Electric Vehicle on its way

In today’s world, many countries are now changing lanes and embracing electric vehicles (EVs). In the past decade, we have seen a tectonic shift in the automotive industry - we have seen brands like Tesla, Rivian and NIO take off. We have also seen conventional automakers like Volvo, GM, Nissan and Ford fast-track their EV product line. Globally, electric vehicle sales figures have soared to a record high. Countries like Norway, Germany and Netherlands have adopted electric vehicles swiftly. Even in China, the electric car market own consists of 28% now, which is a massive pie compared to just five years back. 

2y ago

Can electric bicycles be the new choice for Bangladeshi commuters?

Today, we look into electric bicycles and how they can be considered to be an alternative mode of transport for people who are looking to minimise their expenses.

2y ago

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