HOONING ABOUT
Off-roading in Dhaka may not seem all that special considering every person out there has driven across Malibagh in a car designed for road use. When you do it properly though, or at least find a place to go off-roading properly, it can be quite the experience. We find out what it's like with a Land Rover Defender 110.
7 February 2017, 18:00 PM
How will we tell the government what we think?
Our nation's history is filled with examples of our people standing up for what we believe in. From our Language Movement in 1952 to our Liberation War to our struggle for democracy against autocratic rulers,
28 January 2017, 18:00 PM
The 70's was the greatest decade for the world of automobiles
On the eve of my 12th birthday, my mom begrudgingly bought me a copy of Led Zeppelin IV
24 January 2017, 18:00 PM
THE CARS OF CES 2017
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the largest platform for tech companies to show off their wares. Most companies use it to display proof of concepts, generally driving the market towards their visions of the future.
10 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Our automotive predictions for 2017
This week, we look into the automotive crystal ball and state our predictions for the year ahead.
3 January 2017, 18:00 PM
Static pains of stance - Mitsubishi Lancer EX
The world of stanced cars is a phenomenon hardly understood by those without continued exposure to the car cultures elsewhere in the world. We try to understand it with a local example.
20 December 2016, 18:00 PM
The game awards 2016 Roundup
Dishonored winning the Best Action-Adventure award over the insane competition should tell you how good the sequel is. The original
11 December 2016, 18:00 PM
The Myth of depreciation
In the summer of 2015, my neighbor bought a 2014 Toyota Premio. It was pearl white, duller than drying paint, and “loaded with
29 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Political correctness and the changing face of the auto industry
Political correctness is changing the auto industry in ways that may not be clearly evident at first - but it definitely is. How is it politically correct to own certain cars, and why are some people put on the cross for owning others?
22 November 2016, 18:00 PM
1/43s: Premium vs basic
What sets a “premium” 1/43 car, made by the likes of Kyosho, apart from a “basic” one, such as one produced by Hi-Speed?
22 November 2016, 18:00 PM
Horsepower Dreams - HKS
Mr. Hasegawa was a bright-eyed engineer at Yamaha in the early 1970s when he decided to follow his dream of building race cars and engines at his own company. He established HKS in 1973 along with partner Goichi Kitagawa and chief sponsor Sigma Automotive, going on to have a lasting impact in the world of tuning. He passed away last week at the age of 71.
15 November 2016, 18:09 PM
8 great 2016 cars for Bangladesh...that we don't get
Forget the boring old Allions and Premios. Here's 8 great 2016 cars for Bangladesh...that we don't get. But we could.
8 November 2016, 18:14 PM
2000-2004 Honda Civic ES1 - Buy or Bye?
Shift Buying Guide this week: 2000-2004 Honda Civic ES1 - good buy or good bye?
8 November 2016, 18:05 PM
2017 BMW 5-series revealed
The BMW 5 series is undoubtedly the best-selling BMW model in Bangladesh, and loyal customers of the Bavarian luxury marque will be over the moon to learn that the long running F10 series of the 5 is finally being replaced with an all new model.
25 October 2016, 18:00 PM
TRIUMPH SPITFIRE IV BY Chrono
One of the most unusual 1/18 scale models you can buy, this British Racing Green Triumph is a brilliant piece that you should definitely have in your collection, especially if you’re a fan of European classics.
25 October 2016, 18:00 PM
Exotic Matters: 2016 Nobel prize in physics
The Nobel Peace prize and that of Economics has recently faced a number of criticisms, plagued by a favouritism for what many feel are less than deserving candidates. Lady Science is rarely disputed, however, as a strict reliance on the scientific method pretty much ensures that the candidates’ achievements aren’t called into question. This year, three physicists were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, for the work that brought better understanding of exotic matter.
9 October 2016, 18:00 PM
1/43 Aston mARTIN DB4
While the Aston Martin DB5 is known to even the least knowledgeable person regarding cars, all because of its silver
27 September 2016, 18:00 PM
An Autonomous Future
With tech companies trying to make the jump into the auto industry, we look at Google's attempts at shaping the future of automobiles - mainly be removing the need for drivers.
27 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Buttons buttons & more buttons
In 1885, Karl Benz devised a contraption that had the basic workings of the modern internal combustion engine and drivetrain – multiple strokes, pistons, crankshaft and a basic gearing mechanism to transfer the power. More importantly, it used gasoline as the chief source of energy, and the viability of the Karl Benz Patent Motorwagen made petrol the fuel for mass-mobility.
6 September 2016, 19:03 PM
Top Trumps - 2017 Honda Civic Turbo versus 2016 Toyota Premio
What is Top Trumps? Well, it’s a card game for kids. It’s how you settle arguments between friends, create lifelong enemies and occasionally engage in fist-fights. Fight with facts and figures, come out on top! Which mid-size sedan wins, the 2016 Civic or the Premio?
6 September 2016, 18:00 PM