Honda

Honda, Nissan tie-up requires something neither can spare: time

Nissan's junior partner, Mitsubishi Motors, will decide by next month whether it plans to take part.
25 December 2024, 08:55 AM

Honda and Nissan start merger talks in historic pivot

The integration would create the world's third-largest auto group by vehicle sales after Toyota and Volkswagen. I
23 December 2024, 10:46 AM

Honda and Nissan discuss potential merger

Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have confirmed preliminary discussions about a possible merger, a move that could reshape the global automotive landscape.
19 December 2024, 12:45 PM

Honda launches Hornet 2.0

Honda, the motorcycle manufacturer, has recently launched the Hornet 2.0 motorcycle in Bangladesh.
28 September 2024, 17:26 PM

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

Honda posts record profit, issues cautious forecasts

The company said net profit for the year to March soared 70 percent to 1.1 trillion yen ($7.1 billion) on sales of 20.4 trillion yen, up 20.8 percent from the previous year
11 May 2024, 11:32 AM

Nissan, Honda explore partnership in electric vehicles

Analysts said the move was aimed at catching up with Chinese competitors who have stolen a march in EVs while Japanese firms have lost ground by focusing more on hybrid vehicles
16 March 2024, 06:50 AM

Toyota Axio or Honda Grace: Which one should you go for?

If you have a budget of Tk. 20-22 lakh and planning to buy a mid-sized daily driver sedan to get around the city, you either have to seek the second-hand market for old Premallions, which is always a gamble to buy or you could play a bit safer and get your hands on reconditioned vehicles such as the Toyota Axio or Honda Grace. These old reliables are among the most popular cars even today, getting more and more common around Dhaka city and cementing themselves as the top choice among the budget-oriented reconditioned markets. However, with the same price range and so many similar features, which do you go for? Toyota Axio or Honda Grace? Here are some key differences to consider.
29 September 2022, 18:05 PM

Honda to introduce over 10 fully electric motorcycles by 2025

Honda, one of the largest manufacturers of motorcycles, will launch at least 10 new electric models worldwide within the next three years. The move to go electric is a part of Honda's bigger plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.
15 September 2022, 11:48 AM

Our picks for hatchback cars under Tk 20 lakh

While there are plenty of good hatchbacks to choose from, here are our recommendations for hatchbacks under the Tk. 20 lakh price tag.
21 July 2022, 18:23 PM

15th Dhaka Motor Show 2022

Every year, Dhaka Motor Show is held by CEMS Global for three days and gathers the country's automotive enthusiasts, bike enthusiasts, consumers and commercial and industry professionals. This year’s show at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) was the biggest one compared to its predecessors as they booked the whole ICCB, as it was finally held after two years after coming out of an ongoing pandemic. 
30 June 2022, 18:00 PM

Honda brings retro goodness with Honda CB350

The newest addition to the “cool bike we can’t have” list, the Honda CB350 H’ness (Highness) is a retro cruiser made to mimic the original CB350 of the 1970 vintage.
8 October 2020, 18:00 PM

Automobile visionaries

5 visionaries that pressed a rest button on the automobile world
2 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Jenson Button needs a competitive car to stay in F1

Britain's Jenson Button, the most experienced driver on the Formula One starting grid, says he needs a competitive car if he is to stay in the sport for an 18th season.
9 July 2016, 10:29 AM

2016 Honda CRV

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.
28 June 2016, 18:00 PM

2016 Honda JAZZ

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?
9 February 2016, 18:00 PM

HOT HATCH 3-WAY

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.
24 November 2015, 18:00 PM

Striking a chord: 2015 Honda Accord

The Accord is Honda’s flagship model in many markets. Quiet, comfortable and loaded with gizmos, the Accord has always held a soft spot in the hearts of the families it has served. How does the new one compare to the three box Accords of the 90’s?
1 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Apple and Google tech rolling out to mainstream motors

A year after both Apple's Car Play and Google's Android Auto in-car smartphone connectivity systems were announced, the technologies are finally arriving in mass-market cars.
2 August 2015, 05:30 AM

Honda 3-month profit jumps nearly 20pc

Honda says its net profit in April-June jumped nearly 20 percent as strong sales in North America and a weak yen helped offset the impact of an exploding air-bag crisis.
31 July 2015, 11:31 AM