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.
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.
Two childhood friends and their obsession with cars and performance lead them to similar yet distinct results - two fun, reliable, quick Subarus.
Adeeb Iqbal went from a heavily bodykitted FWD Corona nearly a decade ago to this tastefully built AWD Mitsubishi Evolution VI.
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.
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.
One of the perks of owning a brand new car is not having to deal with erratic neighbourhood mechanics due to the warranties
Like all new technology, Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs) have gone through multiple development stages.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
We look into the number one problem plaguing lowered and stanced cars in Bangladesh - the roads themselves.
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
Mercedes Benz is rumored to be testing a pickup for production. We find out more.
With the world going after greener electric cars, China has joined in the rat race too. A lot of automotive startups have realized
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.
Md Noor Alam Ovi builds a grip-heavy 1993 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR....out of a very ordinary car.
Great Wall's hopes of making an impact on the global market rides on one mid-size SUV: the all new Haval H6. We take a look at this aspirational alternative to other mid-size SUVs in Bangladesh.
When a performance car is not enough, you resort to the special limited edition performance version of the performance car, spending gazillions more over the base model. That's what a lot of marques think of when producing berserk monsters like these.
Mitsubishi Motors revealed its dirty secret on the 20th of April 2016. About 625,000 cars produced over the past three years, three-quarters of which it supplied to Nissan, were marketed as being as much as 10 percent more fuel efficient than they were by measuring how much air and tire resistance they encounter out on the road.
In April 2013, Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse roadster went on to make an insane test run that made it the fastest convertible available to the general public. Eyeing that, founder John Hennessey went on to build a convertible version of the Venom GT and did a test run in late March 2016 - it did a 265.6 mph (427.4 km/h) at the Naval Air Station Lemoore in California.
11th Dhaka Motor Show 2016, 2nd Dhaka Bike Show 2016 and Dhaka Auto Parts Show 2016 kicks off
We look into the latest models and revisions to current models debuted at the New York Auto Show 2016.
Nissan's VR38 engine is definitely a powerhouse, but putting it family friendly crossovers and pickup trucks? Ridiculous. Or awesome. We do our own versions as well.
Bangladesh is home to an emerging bunch of motorsport enthusiasts. To steam off the heat, only one event is held a year, since 2014. CEMS Bangladesh is hosting the 11th Dhaka Motor Show from 30th March, ending with the 3rd installment of Rallycross on the 2nd of April 2016. Here's our guide to mastering the art of rallycross.
The Geneva Motor Show - an annual gathering of the maddest, baddest, most expensive metal you'll ever find. This years, it stepped it up a notch.
The Tivoli - a funky little Korean SUV with space, loads of standard features and a surprise footnote. Find out more about Ssangyong's little trickster.
What do you do when you are a member of Club GT and a part of the JZX community? Be present at Cantonment Railway Station on a windy afternoon on 21st Feb.
The 2016 Honda Jazz is a futuristic egg full of all good things eggs can provide: sharp handling, well specced, spacious for four biriyani loving adults. Will it win hearts in Bangladesh with its cutesy looks and Honda reliability?
In the middle of January 2016 in the automotive capital of the world, Detroit, United States, took place the North
We test the latest BMW compact to hit the market: the 218i coupe. We reviewed the convertible 218 a few weeks ago and liked it, how does the hardtop compare?
With the demise of the 1 series which never witnessed the traffic of Bangladesh, BMW trickled the DNA down to a new member in the family: the 2 series. We test the convertible variant.
A Supra powered Chaser with a bucketload of tasty aftermarket parts.
So Toyota did what was anticipated. Tease us more with its cuteness overloaded SF-R concept. With the Tokyo auto Salon coming up, Toyota has previewed a hot version of it: the SF-R Racing.
People are putting turbo timers on turbo cars, non-turbo cars and soon even on household appliances like refrigerators and washing machines. But what does it really do?
What's a restomod? It's when you take a hot classic and infuse with modern bits and pieces to create a car better than the original. Here's the three coolest you can almost buy as brand new old cars.
In 2012 Land Rover revealed a working concept of a Range Rover Evoque convertible at the New York International Auto Show. Time was
There is an obvious shift in automobile buying trend in our country. Instead of stalking through reconditioned grey
You've bought a new car. Do you mash the accelerator to the floor or baby it? Or is there a middle ground? Here's how you break in a new car properly.
The concept of hot hatches has been stretched a bit too far it seems. We take a look at the latest and greatest of the new gen hot-hatches.
We get our hands on the baby Merc - and its the AMG. In fact, the cheapest AMG you can buy. What's it like?
Another Ford Special, built with SEMA in mind: the Cobra Jet Mustang turn-key drag racing car.
We look at the Infiniti Q50, a luxury sedan produced by Nissan's luxury arm in Europe and North America. Its loaded with kit and looks brilliant, but is it worth the steep price?
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.
What is nearly as small as a CNG auto-rickshaw, but has four wheels?
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.
Two childhood friends and their obsession with cars and performance lead them to similar yet distinct results - two fun, reliable, quick Subarus.
Adeeb Iqbal went from a heavily bodykitted FWD Corona nearly a decade ago to this tastefully built AWD Mitsubishi Evolution VI.
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.
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.
Like all new technology, Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs) have gone through multiple development stages.
One of the perks of owning a brand new car is not having to deal with erratic neighbourhood mechanics due to the warranties
Living with an old car: Pros and cons of a Toyota Corolla E90
