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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
1161 Articles
November 06 2024
Kia Small SUV Teased: A 4-Seater With Ventilated Captain Seats?
Kia just teased a new small, sub-4m SUV, which will be positioned as a more luxurious alternative to those interested in buying the Sonet or other sub-4m SUVs. Let's read between the lines and try to figure out what this new SUV is tryi...
November 06 2024
Exclusive: Maruti Dzire 2024 Variant-Wise Features
We recently managed to get our hands on the variant wise features of the 2024 Maruti Dzire. While we don’t have a piece of collateral to validate the authenticity of the information, rest assured that the information is legit. Or we w...
November 03 2024
Next Kia EV To Rival BYD eMax7, Toyota Innova Crysta, Hycross; Likely To Be Reve...
We are starting to see pics of Carens EV on public roads more often now. This leads us to believe that the car is getting closer to its production form and we may see it at the 2025 Expo.
November 02 2024
Next Hyundai EV To Rival Cuvv EV, MG ZS, BYD Atto 3; Expect To See It At Auto Ex...
We have been seeing photos of Creta-based EV for a good while now and recently, they have started to pop up more and more frequently. This leads us to believe that the Creta EV will launch in 2025.
October 29 2024
No More Auto Expo From 2026; Auto Expo To Be Rebranded As Bharat Mobility Expo &...
Except for the disruptions since Covid, the Auto Expo has been happening every alternate year. Early in 2024, we witnessed a different kind of auto expo in Delhi — called the Bharat Mobility Expo. Soon, the two events will merge into ...
October 25 2024
More Discounts On Maruti Swift; Offers Now Stretch Up To Rs. 89,000
Because of the overpricing and the economic slowdown, the Swift is beginning to clog up the production-delivery pipeline. And plain discounts were cutting it for Maruti. So, they launched the Blitz special edition. While it may be helping g...
October 23 2024
You Can Now Buy Swift Blitz Pack With Extra Cash Discounts
Just like their other special editions, such as Baleno Regal Edition, WagonR Waltz Edition, Fronx Velocity Edition, Brezza Urbano Edition, Vitara Dominion Edition, Ignis Radiance Edition and the Dream Editions of Alto K10, Spresso & Cel...
October 21 2024
Tata Curvv, Curvv EV Also Achieve 5-star Safety Rating In BNCAP Crash Tests
Along with the Nexon ICE (petrol/diesel), Bharat NCAP also revealed the crash test ratings for the Tata Curvv ICE and Curvv EV. They too earned full 5-stars in adult safety as we (and everyone else) expected.
October 21 2024
Tata Crashed Another Nexon To Remind Us That It’s Still 5-Star Safe — In cas...
Let’s get one thing straight — the 5-star rating is more useful as a marketing strategy than a means to actually save your lives. At least that’s what seems to have become of it lately. The older Nexon achieved 5 stars in ...
October 16 2024
Exclusive - MG Astor, MG ZS EV Base Model To Soon Get Design Updates
Since the MG Astor’s price revision early in 2024, it’s getting a respectable amount of attention. With the hype around the Windsor, the Astor is getting some more publicity for free as customers interested in the Windsor also c...
October 16 2024
Maruti Suzuki Swift Gets Blitz Edition (To Help Boost Sales)
Just like the Vitara Dominion Edition, Baleno Regal Edition, Fronx Velocity Edition, Brezza Urbano Edition, WagonR Waltz Edition, and the Dream Editions of the Celerio, Alto K10 and SPresso, it’s time now to help the Swift achieve the...
October 15 2024
Oct 2024 - Nissan Magnite Facelift Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?
In this variants explained article, you'll find out which variant of the Nissan Magnite petrol you should buy based on the ex-showroom prices, variant-wise features and value for money. Here we compare and objectively analyse the 2024 M...
October 11 2024
MG Windsor EV Waiting Stretches To 3 Months; Could Outsell All Other MGs Combine...
MG recently confirmed to the media that they have received a total of 15,000+ bookings for the Windsor EV. We then reached out to a sales outlet and found that a fresh booking for the Windsor would carry an estimated 3-month waiting period.
October 11 2024
Maruti Invicto Gets Discounts Of ₹1.25 Lakh — For The First Time
For the first time ever, Maruti Suzuki are offering the Toyota Innova Hycross-based Invicto with a discount. The total offer available on the Invicto is Rs. 1.25 lakh. While dealers are quoting a waiting period of 2-3 months for the Invicto...
October 10 2024
Get Free Public Charging With A New Tata Punch EV, Nexon EV (Just Like MG Windso...
After MG Windsor, Tata Motors, are also offering free public charging with their Nexon EV and Punch EV. However, this offer is not as attractive as that from MG. Tata are offering free public charging for 6 months on their Tata Power EZ Cha...
October 10 2024
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Gets Dominion Edition With Free Accessories Worth ~Rs...
Maruti Suzuki have just launched the Dominion Edition of the Grand Vitara. It gets about Rs. 50,000 worth of free accessories and it’s available with the Delta and higher variants of the SUV. This special edition is available with all...
October 10 2024
Toyota Innova Hycross Gets ‘Pay How You Drive’ Insurance Option From Chola M...
Toyota Tsusho partner with Chola MS General Insurance to bring Pay-How-You-Drive insurance plans for the Innova Hycross owners. This should help save on insurance if you drive in a relaxed manner with smooth acceleration, predictive braking...
October 09 2024
Hyundai IPO Officially Announced; Goes Live On Oct 15 w/ Price Band Of Rs. 1,865...
Hyundai have finally officially announced that their IPO will go live on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 and bidding will remain open till Thursday, October 17, 2024 with 7 shares per lot. The company promoters intend to sell 142,194,700 shares a...
October 09 2024
New-Gen Mercedes Benz E-Class Launched At Rs. 78.50 - 92.50 Lakh
Mercedes Benz have just announced the prices of their new-generation E-Class. It starts from Rs. 78.50 lakh (ex-showroom), which will get you the E200 with a 2.0L turbo petrol engine. The E220d with a 2.0L turbo diesel engine costs Rs. 81.5...
October 08 2024
BYD eMax 7 (Electric MPV) Launched In India At Rs. 26.90 Lakh
BYD today announced the prices of their latest electric MPV, the eMax 7. It's available in 2 variants: Premium and Superior. The base Premium variant gets a 55.4kWh battery pack with an estimated range of 420km and it costs Rs. 26.90 la...
