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Life-size Lego Koenigsegg sets speed record at 111km/h
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12 July 2026
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10 July 2026
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EVs are trending in Bangladesh. Will it sustain?
26 May 2026
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The pale blue dot
Cars were built to last once, provided that one donated their blood, sweat and tears while tending to them, a sharp contrast to the cars of today and tomorrow, which are designed and programmed with planned obsolescence.
2 September 2021
The best money can buy top SUVs under BDT 30 lacs
Bangladesh likes SUVs. It can be safely said that it is rather one of the most growing vehicle sectors in the country. This week, we bring you the top four SUVs under BDT 30 lacs that are currently available in the local market which can hopefully give you the most value for your money.
26 August 2021
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vs Haval H9: competing for the Bangladeshi icon
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, as we all know, is one of the most popular, well established full-sized SUVs in Bangladesh. Competing against a car with this pedigree in Bangladesh is like comparing silver with platinum.
19 August 2021
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado vs Haval H9: competing for the Bangladeshi icon
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, as we all know, is one of the most popular, well established full-sized SUVs in Bangladesh. Competing against a car with this pedigree in Bangladesh is like comparing silver with platinum.
19 August 2021
The Axio’s sinister variant
However, the 2009 season was odd in ways more than one. Team APR, a Toyota outfit decided to retire their outgoing MRS, and then transplanted its organs into a corolla Axio (which we all know and love) and weaponise the humble econobox into a race car designed to tailgate the big guns (mostly the GTR, Soarer and the NSX).
12 August 2021
The French revolution
Necessity indeed is the mother of all inventions, and the Renault 5 Turbo. Renault had to annoyingly road legalise the R5 Turbo in order to homologate the gravel going, rally racing variant in order to play with the other kids over in FIA group 3 and 4 rally racing (let me save you the recap, Quattro turned out to be a bully).
5 August 2021
A guide to buying the right car
This is the most important factor taken into consideration when making a purchase and usually the first question asked when seeking a car in the
29 July 2021
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.
29 July 2021
Katsu or Polpette: Comparing the Mazda Miata MX5 and Abarth 124
If the quest is seeking for a roadster easy on the pocket and fun to drive, the thought of a MX5 nibbles through every car enthusiast’s mind but, after the introduction of the ND Miata chassis in 2016, along the line, a new competitor has joined the market.
15 July 2021
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.
8 July 2021
India opens Asia’s longest high-speed track
India today got Asia’s longest high-speed track for testing automobiles including high-end cars.
30 June 2021
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.
25 June 2021
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
24 June 2021
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.
23 June 2021
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.
17 June 2021
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.
8 June 2021
Model Y experience: Y the Y is an ideal car for Bangladesh
Before we start this, there hasn’t been a case of a Model Y import yet into Bangladesh. This review and pictures were taken in the middle of a very sunny afternoon in Northern Virginia.
3 June 2021
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.
27 May 2021
An idiot's guide to the Toyota Fielder
The Toyota Fielder- contrary to popular belief, it is not a role in the popular game of cricket, but an Estate Car produced by Toyota. A station wagon, if you will. Formally known as the Corolla Fielder, the Fielder became tremendously popular in Bangladesh ever since its introduction via the grey and recon markets.
20 May 2021
Hyundai's All new 2021 Elantra is here
Hyundai has launched the 2021 Elantra this Sunday for the Bangladeshi market. Fair Technology Limited, Bangladesh's partner and sole distributor of the Korean automaker, did the launching of this compact sedan for the local market.
9 May 2021