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At V3Cars, Mahesh turns this lens into clear and engaging reports. He uncovers telling details, evaluates cars beyond the obvious and brings fresh angles to automotive conversations so readers learn to appreciate the charm of machines that deserve more attention.
Over the years Mahesh has built a keen eye for spotting vehicles that punch above their weight. His appreciation for clever engineering, value-driven design and inventive thinking shapes how he evaluates products and helps him surface stories others miss.
Mahesh wears the all-rounder hat at V3Cars, blending writing and motor vehicles — cars as well as motorcycles — into a single passion. He is drawn to compact, quirky and underrated machines that are full of character and a few lovable annoyances. It is no surprise that the Multix, Nano, Comet, Windsor and Navi rank high on his list of favourites.
List of article by Mahesh Yadav
349 Articles
February 10 2023
Massive Lithium Deposits Discovered In Jammu And Kashmir — Ministry Of Mines C...
According to an official confirmation from the Ministry of Mines, a large 5.9 million tonnes of “inferred resources G3” was discovered in Jammu and Kashmir. The reserves were discovered in the Reasi district of Jammu. The &ldquo...
February 01 2023
2023 Budget Recap For Auto Sector (Cars, EVs)
With the 2023 budget revealed, here’s everything you need to know as a car buyer or car owner. Here’s a quick recap of all the key announcements the finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, made during the 2023 budget regarding the...
January 12 2023
Tata Motors Reveal Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicle At Auto Expo 2023
At the Auto Expo 2023, Tata Motors revealed their hydrogen fuel-cell long-haul truck and inter-city bus. This makes Tata Motors the only carmaker doing the research and development in the field of hydrogen fuel cell propulsion technology fo...
January 12 2023
2024 Harrier EV To Once Again Add 4WD To Tata’s Portfolio - Auto Expo 2023
At the Auto Expo 2023, Tata announced that they are bringing the electric version of the Harrier SUV to the market in 2024. Since the departure of the previous-generation Safari, Tata haven’t had a 4WD vehicle in their portfolio. It h...
January 12 2023
Tata Motors To Introduce New 1.2L, 1.5L Turbo Petrol Engines - Auto Expo 2023
At the Auto Expo 2023, Tata Motors confirmed that they’re making a new generation of 1.2L and 1.5L turbo petrol engines with direct injection. The new 1.2L turbo petrol engine will replace the current generation one, which is availabl...
January 12 2023
Tata Altroz CNG, Punch CNG Solved The Boot Space Problem With CNG Cars - Auto Ex...
Tata showcased the Altroz CNG and Punch CNG at the 2023 Auto Expo. The 2 cars will soon join the Tiago and Tigor CNG in Tata Motors’ portfolio. While all 4 of these cars share the 1.2L normal CNG engine, the newer cars will even make ...
January 12 2023
Maruti Suzuki Nexa Jimny 5-door Bookings Open - Auto Expo 2023
Maruti Suzuki today opened bookings for the 5-door 2023 Jimny SUV. According to the Maruti Nexa website, the booking amount is Rs. 11,000 irrespective of the car you select. The launch/price reveal is likely to happen by the end of March an...
January 12 2023
Maruti Suzuki Baleno-Based Crossover (YTB) To Be Called FRONX - Auto Expo 2023
After a long wait and a lot of sightings, Maruti Suzuki today revealed the Baleno-based crossover or the YTB at the 2023 Auto Expo. We finally know that Maruti Suzuki will call it the Fronx.
January 12 2023
Tata Altroz Adds Some New, Segment-First Features - Auto Expo 2023
Tata also showcased the Altroz Racer at the Auto Expo 2023. The car on display had some cosmetic upgrades to convey its sporty personality. But the biggest takeaway for me were some of its new features including a segment-first feature. Let...
January 11 2023
Hyundai Creta Facelift, Verna 2023 - Auto Expo Update
Hyundai today launched the Ioniq 5 EV and showcased the Ioniq 6 electric sedan. The carmaker also showcased the Nexo fuel-cell vehicle once again, conveying their commitment to green mobility and alternative propulsion technologies. However...
January 11 2023
Maruti Suzuki Promise To Bring ADAS Features At EVX Concept Reveal
During the reveal of the EVX electric SUV concept at the 2023 Auto Expo, Maruti Suzuki confirmed that they will bring ADAS features in the future. The EVX electric SUV itself is most likely to go on sale in 2025 with the Advanced Driver Ass...
January 11 2023
5 Accessorised Cars At The Maruti Suzuki Auto Expo 2023 Pavilion
Besides the showstopper EVX electric SUV concept, Maruti Suzuki also showcased some cars with interesting accessory kits and visual differentiations. Here are 5 such cars from the Maruti Suzuki’s pavilion at the Auto Expo 2023.
December 10 2022
2023 BMW XM Plug-In Hybrid Petrol Electric SUV Launched In India At Rs. 2.60 Cro...
BMW today launched their flagship SUV, the XM plug-in hybrid petrol electric SUV at Rs. 2.60 crore (ex-showroom). It has a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 petrol engine. The combined power and torque output of the XM stands at 653PS and 800Nm, respectiv...
November 25 2022
Toyota Innova Crysta Removed From Official Website
After the Urban Cruiser, Toyota have now removed the Innova Crysta from their official website. It’s unclear at the moment if the body-on-frame Innova Crysta will make a comeback with a rebadge or not. If it doesn’t, then we sho...
September 21 2022
No GST Cut Or Tax Relief For Auto Sector In Foreseeable Future - MoRTH
While addressing the attendees of the annual session of the Automotive Components Manufacturers Association, chief guest Nitin Gadkari clarified that there are no GST cuts or tax breaks likely in the foreseeable future for the auto sector. ...
September 08 2022
Mahindra XUV400 Electric SUV Revealed
Mahindra have finally revealed the XUV400 electric SUV and some of its details like battery capacity, boot space and driving range. The most notable aspect is its length, which measures 4200m and is considerably longer than the XUV300 even ...
August 15 2022
5 Electric SUVs Under Mahindra XUV, BE Sub-Brand Showcased
Mahindra today presented 5 new electric SUVs, which will launch under 2 completely new sub-brands. 2 SUVs will launch under the XUV brand with the familiar twin-peaks logo while 3 more will fall under the all-new BE electric SUV vertical.
August 15 2022
Kia Seltos Achieves 3 Lakh Sales Within 3 Years Since Launch
Kia India have announced that the Seltos C-segment SUV has achieved the 3 lakh sales milestone in under 3 years from launch. The Seltos accounts for nearly 60% of Kia’s total sales in India.
August 10 2022
2022 Hyundai Tucson Full Price List Revealed
Earlier today, Hyundai launched the new-generation 2022 Tucson. While Hyundai only announced the 2022 Tucson’s starting price during the launch, they have now revealed the full variant-wise price list.
