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Mahbub Hussain

Lecturer at ULAB and intense car enthusiast, he currently works as Sub-Editor for Shift. He is also the only one in the team now with a car that is actually fast. It was mostly the reason he was hired so he could give the boss an occasional chance to redline. He has mad skills at drawing cars and when he is not driving or writing about cars, he is sitting quietly looking at cars. He formerly worked for Fast Lane, a monthly automotive publication.

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2017 Mercedes Benz E200

6 December 2016, 18:00 PM
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.
6 December 2016, 18:00 PM
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test drive / 2015 Honda S660

29 November 2016, 18:00 PM
What is nearly as small as a CNG auto-rickshaw, but has four wheels?
29 November 2016, 18:00 PM
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Smooth Lines: JZX100 Mark II Tourer V

18 October 2016, 18:00 PM
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.
18 October 2016, 18:00 PM
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PROJECT CARS / Battle of the boxers: Subaru Impreza STI & WRX

4 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Two childhood friends and their obsession with cars and performance lead them to similar yet distinct results - two fun, reliable, quick Subarus.
4 October 2016, 18:00 PM
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Project Cars / Red Rocket: 1999 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI

20 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Adeeb Iqbal went from a heavily bodykitted FWD Corona nearly a decade ago to this tastefully built AWD Mitsubishi Evolution VI.
20 September 2016, 18:00 PM
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New Car Preview: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

6 September 2016, 18:55 PM
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.
6 September 2016, 18:55 PM
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2016-17 Toyota Avanza

6 September 2016, 18:50 PM
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.
6 September 2016, 18:50 PM
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Navana 3S Centre: One stop solution to pamper your ride

6 September 2016, 18:00 PM
One of the perks of owning a brand new car is not having to deal with erratic neighbourhood mechanics due to the warranties
6 September 2016, 18:00 PM
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TO INFINITI AND BEYOND

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?
3 November 2015, 18:00 PM
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Special Bond Astons

We look at two very special models from Aston Martin: the DB9 GT Bond Edition and the DB10 (used in the upcoming James Bond film, Spectre.
27 October 2015, 18:00 PM
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2010 Toyota iQ: Chic urban mobility

The iQ - funky micro-car with clever packaging and interior treatment. Is it good for Dhaka's overcrowded streets?
27 October 2015, 18:00 PM
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CAR MAKERS CELEBRATE BACK TO THE FUTURE DAY

The scheduled day for Back to the Future is today, 21st October 2015. Car manufacturers are taking this occasion to showcase their own ways of celebrating how far we've come.
20 October 2015, 18:00 PM
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The Battle of the Time Machines

How does a rallying format form the early 80's square up against modern, safe, timed events? We take a look and compare between Group B rallying and Time Attack.
20 October 2015, 18:00 PM
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Spacious compact : 2015 Nissan Almera

The Almera is the new Sunny is the new Almera. Massive interior space is it's key selling point.
13 October 2015, 18:00 PM
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The maddest, baddest of the evolved

The Lancer Evolution has graced us with two decades of crazy all-wheel-drive, turbocharged fun. Here's the maddest, baddest special purpose built Evos ever made so far.
13 October 2015, 18:00 PM
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Watch Toyota get back to rallying with the GT86 CS-R3 (video)

Return of rear wheel fun in rallying: Toyota Motorposrt Germany introduces GT86 CS-R3
4 October 2015, 14:24 PM
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Scandalous VW makes way for Ford dominance in diesel markets

The European automobiles giant Volkswagen has been shaken with a scandal so bad that might endanger the company's position in of the U.S. and other continents. This brings in hope for its main EU rivals such as Ford and Opel.
29 September 2015, 18:00 PM
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The pursuit of speed : 1999 AE111 Sprinter GT

A humble, soft speaking university faculty member built and runs this equally humble looking Toyota Sprinter. It's not soft spoken though. And it's got many tricks up its undercarriage.
29 September 2015, 18:00 PM
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The outback will never be the same again without Holden

Besides the ‘Muricuns, there’s another breed of horsepower and torque fetish humans who fantasize flogging their own built V8 super saloons on public roads, wowing pedestrians and leaving big, black tyre shredding strips everywhere- Aussies with their Holdens.
15 September 2015, 18:00 PM
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Oil catch cans keep your engine rock solid

Does an oil catch can work and how?
8 September 2015, 18:00 PM
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The 10 best looking Japanese coupes ever made

We at SHIFT HQ had an argument over the top best looking Japanese coupes and the best tasting burger in Dhaka. We figured these are the coupes that make the mark. What do you think? The debate on burgers still goes on.
18 August 2015, 18:00 PM
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Tyre-murdering 1,000 HP Nissan GTR of Daigo Saito (video)

The Formula Drift Champion of 2012 Daigo Saito has a garage full of mad builds. His latest hobby- a Nissan R35 GTR with over a 1,000 tyre torturing horse power.
7 August 2015, 13:33 PM
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When hatchbacks get plastic surgery

Some cars are designed as hatchbacks from day one and the results are usually terrific. Then someone decides to extend the car by adding some boot and boots the shape to Design Hall of Shame.
28 July 2015, 18:00 PM
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The trend-setter: AE80 Corolla with 4AGZE implant

A daily driver from the 80's with a supercharger under the hood.
14 July 2015, 18:00 PM
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Myth- Adding an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator will improve performance

AIR + FUEL + IGNITION = MAGIC. If you want to go fast, is increasing one of these a solution? Noob tuners believe upping a few psi of fuel via an aftermarket adjustable fuel pressure regulator (FPR) will give you plenty of more power. Utter fail. Truth be told, aftermarket FPRs are not necessary and the factory OEM FPR will do the job just fine. Then when is an aftermarket FPR required? This week we give you an insight into the aftermarket FPR dilemma.
12 July 2015, 10:00 AM
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Do induction kits give out loads of horsepower?

Aftermarket intakes are the first bolt-on modification for almost every car enthusiast in Dhaka. Induction boxes are becoming more popular day by day as people embrace the idea of cold air intakes instead of slapping on a massive filter wherever they fancy. But do they work?
26 June 2015, 11:38 AM
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Segment busting CUV: 2015 Honda HR-V / Vezel

Honda's compact new SUV is chock full of equipment and fancy gadgetry, and is pliant and smooth to drive. Its also priced very competitively.
16 June 2015, 18:00 PM
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Myth: Cutting your springs is the easiest way to lower your vehicle

Cutting springs to lower your car...win or fail?
14 June 2015, 05:21 AM

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