Generations on Wheels 2025: Where heritage, horsepower and community shared the same stage
After Drag Duel, this was the first major community focused gathering hosted by Shell Helix, and it set out to unite every corner of the local scene. By the end of the night, the intent felt fulfilled
Generations on Wheels 2025 arrived with the sort of anticipation that only grows when a community has been waiting for a space that feels like its own. As the official media partner, The Business Standard spent the Saturday of 6th December moving through an event that marked a new chapter for enthusiasts.
After Drag Duel, this was the first major community focused gathering hosted by Shell Helix, and it set out to unite every corner of the local scene. By the end of the night, the intent felt fulfilled.
The winter afternoon made the entire venue feel inviting. Families, collectors, builders and first time visitors drifted in as the sun cast a soft, clear light over the grounds. The early hours belonged to the classics.
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The Volkswagen Club Bangladesh lined up their Beetles with enough variety to draw people in from a distance. The Bangladesh Vespa Club added a wave of colour through rows of carefully restored scooters. Japanese Antique Automobiles of Bangladesh brought their usual mix of seventies and eighties icons, creating a small pocket where nostalgia settled in naturally.
One of the day's standout heritage entries was a stately Toyota Century. It sat with the kind of presence only a handmade Japanese flagship can pull off, and it quickly became a magnet for anyone who appreciates subtle luxury done right. This corner of the show carried a calm energy.
People took their time, asked questions and listened to stories about restorations, rare parts runs and years spent keeping these cars alive.
A short walk shifted the mood entirely. The performance zone at the second floor parking lot rolled with sound, attention and a constant flow of people. And why would it not be, especially given the lineup of cars which showed up!
To begin with, all three generations of the Toyota Supra were present. The A70 wore its eighties silhouette proudly. The A80 drew its usual crowd of loyalists. And the A90 arrived in force, with multiple units in both the two liter and three liter variants. Seeing the trio together made it clear how each era built on the last.
Then came the heavy hitters. The black McLaren Artura arrived in the late afternoon, slipping into the venue right as the sun began to drop. For a few minutes it sat under the warm orange light and the scene felt almost cinematic.
The blue Nissan GT R R35 pulled its own attention throughout the day, proving yet again why it remains such a global favourite. The new Honda NSX added a futuristic counterpoint, quietly claiming its place as one of the most photographed cars of the event.
Surrounding them was an impressive mix. A surprisingly deep Porsche 718 lineup. A strong showing from the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and the Subaru Impreza STI crowd. Two Lexus RCFs that added a bold dash of V8 drama. Each corner of the zone felt alive, and each build had its own audience.
Honda Bangladesh placed a Civic EK9 Type R at their stall, and it never sat idle. Although multiple units of Civic Type-R and Type-S models of multiple generations were also present at the event. Nearby, Suzuki Motorcycle Bangladesh used the event to showcase the soon to be launched V Strom 250, which drew steady curiosity from riders throughout the afternoon.
The manufacturers' row brought another layer, with MG, Honda, BYD, Changan and Mercedes presenting a more polished display. It offered a neat contrast to the enthusiast sections without feeling detached.
Another highlight came from the diecast collectors who brought out shelves of models ranging from rare classics to modern hypercars. Children pointed out dream machines in miniature while adults quietly inspected pieces they once had as kids.
By evening, the venue settled into a warm flow of conversation and slow walks between the final stops. The fireworks display lit up the sky, casting reflections across chrome, carbon and glass.
Generations on Wheels 2025 worked because it respected every part of the culture. It gave space to the old, the new, the tuned, the preserved and the curious visitor who simply came to enjoy the day.
For one winter afternoon and evening, Bangladesh's automotive community stood together in full colour. And that sense of togetherness is what people will carry with them long after the engines cool.
