This week, we look into the automotive crystal ball and state our predictions for the year ahead.

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?

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.

Forget the boring old Allions and Premios. Here's 8 great 2016 cars for Bangladesh...that we don't get. But we could.

Cars were meant to transport you from A to B in one piece preferably. These 9 cars prefer to do so in pieces or on fire or upside down. Sometimes, all three.

Supercar showdown

The future isn't about flying cars and women with bionic implants posing against glistening landscapes. It is about intelligent cars and buildings that literally eat away at pollution. While the former looks cool, the reality is about developing a robust, sustainable process that supports our fragile ecosystem. I headed to Japan on a tour of Toyota's battery, hybrid-vehicle manufacturing and testing plants to see what all the hubbub is about.

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.

5 visionaries that pressed a rest button on the automobile world

We all know what they are and know that they’re pretty damn cool. But where did they come from, how do you explain the lowrider style?

Some true Japanese gems never got much attention. Either they were too expensive, too complicated, or not really all that ripe for tuning - these are the black sheep that you have to be brave to take a shot at customising. This week, we list our favourite JDM black sheep.

We look into the number one problem plaguing lowered and stanced cars in Bangladesh - the roads themselves.

National budget announcement time is extremely stressful for car importers, resellers, buyers and owners.We bring you the important details related to the transport and automobile sector outlined in the budget.

Honda Civics are a huge part of tuning culture all over the world. Until recently, Dhaka’s

Zagato Milano started its journey in Milan in the 1910s with its founder, Uno Zagato, wanting to bring advanced construction and bodywork techniques from airplanes to automobiles. From the start, Zagato forged a highly successful alliance with Alfa Romeo, coachbuilding several models and taking on projects from the biggest names in European car-making. Over the course of their illustrious history, Zagato has built some of the most desirable machines ever. We take a look at their past catalogue.

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.

Are cars actually getting worse looking with time? We take a look at some questionable design practices, with the Lexus IS placed under the spotlight.

Organised by Bangladesh Motorsports and held alongside the 11th Dhaka Motorshow organised by CEMS Global, the 3rd installment of the Rally-cross was held on 2nd April 2016. We have the full story on who raced what and how.

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.