Toyota and NTT to invest $3.26 bln in autonomous driving research

Toyota Motor Corp. and the Japanese telecom company Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (NTT) are investing 500 billion yen ($3.26 billion) in artificial intelligence research and development to create advanced software aimed at making autonomous driving safer.
29 October 2024, 05:48 AM

Google parent's self-driving car company raises $5.6 bln funding

Waymo, the self-driving car company owned by Google's parent Alphabet, has recently raised $5.6 billion in its latest funding round. The round included major investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity, Perry Creek, Silver Lake, Tiger Global, and T. Rowe Price.
28 October 2024, 04:18 AM

Ifad initiates Bangladesh's first AC bus export to Bhutan

Ifad Autos Ltd. has begun exporting buses from Bangladesh for the first time, with an initial shipment of 11 air-conditioned buses sent to Bhutan.
26 October 2024, 18:17 PM

Tesla to push for more affordable EVs in 2025

Tesla has reiterated its commitment to launching a more affordable electric vehicle (EV) in early 2025.
24 October 2024, 12:29 PM

Bangladeshi drivers win big at Malaysian Festival of Speed 2024

Bangladeshi drivers Kashfia Arfa, Arhaam Rahman, and Fahad Gaffor made history at the 2024 Malaysian Festival of Speed.
24 October 2024, 11:10 AM

Royal Enfield motorcycles launched in Bangladesh; prices start at Tk 3.4 lakh

Ifad Motors has officially launched four Royal Enfield motorcycle models in Bangladesh, marking the iconic brand’s entry into the local market.
21 October 2024, 10:34 AM

What is so special about Royal Enfield bikes?

Royal Enfield motorcycles are about to hit the Bangladeshi streets this year, with Ifad Motors officially launching the brand in Bangladesh on October 21.
19 October 2024, 14:45 PM

Elon Musk unveils Cybercab, Tesla's new robotaxi

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently introduced the Cybercab, the company's new robotaxi prototype, at an event titled 'We, Robot' in Burbank, California. The vehicle is fully autonomous, designed without a steering wheel or pedals, and operates using artificial intelligence (AI) and cameras instead of lidar sensors commonly used by competitors, according to Musk.
12 October 2024, 03:13 AM

Kashfia Arfa: Accelerating change for women in racing

Kashfia Arfa, a female Bangladeshi racer, recently made headlines after securing a position in the top six at the Asian Auto Gymkhana Championship 2024 Round 2, competing against seasoned racers from across Asia.
10 October 2024, 10:09 AM

The final bombshell: Thank you and goodbye to Clarkson, Hammond, and May

After 22 years on the road, three of the world’s most recognisable motoring journalists – Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May – have finally reached the end of it. In the process, they have managed to make cars and everything about them more entertaining and palatable to a wider, more generalised audience. 
9 October 2024, 12:27 PM

Google parent company partners with Hyundai to build EVs

Waymo, the autonomous driving technology company owned by Google parent Alphabet, is teaming up with South Korean automaker Hyundai to bring electric vehicles to its growing robotaxi fleet in the US.
7 October 2024, 12:38 PM

Tesla plans new battery designs for Cybertruck and robotaxis: report

Tesla is working on four new battery designs, including ones for its upcoming Cybertruck and robotaxis, according to a recent report by The Information. As per the report, this plan is part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on suppliers and cut costs. 
3 October 2024, 15:46 PM

New generation electric vehicle ATTO 3 introduced in Bangladesh

ATTO 3 is the latest new energy vehicle which delivers a sporty and aerodynamic design and brings comfort and luxury to the users.
1 October 2024, 10:46 AM

Nissan sets world record for highest bungee jump with a car

Nissan France has achieved a new world record for the highest car bungee jump, with a Nissan Qashqai e-Power descending from a height of 65 metres (213 feet 3 inches) in Puteaux, France, on 12 August.
15 September 2024, 03:00 AM

The Grand Tour: One for the Road concludes an era for Clarkson, Hammond, and May

The long-running television series The Grand Tour is coming to a close with its final two-hour special, One for the Road.
14 September 2024, 16:17 PM

BMW to launch first hydrogen vehicle by 2028

BMW announced on Thursday that it intends to use fuel cell technology developed in partnership with Toyota Motor Corp. to launch its first hydrogen-powered vehicle on the market in 2028.
5 September 2024, 11:19 AM

10 interesting facts about BMW

Here are ten fascinating facts about BMW that you might not have heard before.
3 September 2024, 15:49 PM

Ola electric hits $7 billion valuation after e-motorcycle launch and battery plan

Ola Electric Mobility, India’s leading e-scooter manufacturer, saw its valuation soar to 586.64 billion rupees ($6.99 billion) on Friday, following the launch of its new line of electric motorcycles.
20 August 2024, 03:20 AM

Leasing model behind Europe's EV drive at risk of breakdown

Leasing companies play a pivotal role in Europe as 60% of new cars of all fuel types are leased, according to calculations by environmental group Transport & Environment based on data from market research firm Dataforce.
13 August 2024, 05:37 AM

Honda SP160 launched in Bangladesh

Honda has recently launched the SP160 in Bangladesh, following the introduction of Honda SP125 last year. The 163-cc bike features a BS-VI PGM-FI engine and a full digital metre with anti-lock braking system (ABS) indicator, among other features.
14 July 2024, 09:17 AM