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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
February 20 2024
Exclusive - Hyundai Creta N Line To Get Manual Transmission With Both Trims
According to the type certification document, Hyundai will bring the N8 and N10 variants and both are likely to get the manual as well as DCT automatic transmission. It’s still possible that Hyundai may not launch the N Line manual wi...
February 16 2024
February 2024 - Tata Safari Diesel Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?
In this variant explained article, you'll find out which variant of the 2024 Tata Safari diesel you should buy based on the ex-showroom prices, variant-wise features and value for money. Here we compare and objectively analyse the new S...
February 14 2024
World Radio Day - How US Lawmakers Are Saving Your Car Radio
In the event of unavoidable natural calamities like floods, earthquakes and hurricanes or completely avoidable manmade disasters like wars and riots, AM and FM radios form the backbone of the communications. They help guide people to ...
February 14 2024
Tata Motors — The Only Mainstream SUV Maker With No 4WD In Portfolio — Opini...
While we have gotten used to pseudo SUVs posing as SUVs, manufacturers still find it critical to have at least one car in their portfolio with 4WD. At least having it as an option makes even their crossovers SUVs more appealing to the buyer...
February 09 2024
Feb 2024 - Hyundai Creta Facelift Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?
In this variant explained article, you'll find out which variant of the Hyundai Creta petrol you should buy based on the ex-showroom prices, variant-wise features, ownership experience and value for money. Here we compare and objectivel...
February 05 2024
2024 Tata Nexon CNG Expected Price Calculation - #WithLogic
In this article, we’ll estimate the ex-showroom prices of the variants of Tata Nexon, which are most likely to get the CNG powertrain.
February 03 2024
2024 Tata Tigor CNG-Automatic (AMT) Expected Price Calculation - #WithLogic
In this article, we’ll estimate the ex-showroom prices of the variants of Tata Tigor, which are most likely to get the CNG powertrain with the AMT automatic transmission.
February 02 2024
2024 Tata Tiago CNG Automatic (AMT) Expected Price Calculation - #WithLogic
In this article, we’ll estimate the ex-showroom prices of the variants of Tata Tiago, which are most likely to get the CNG powertrain with the AMT automatic transmission.
January 26 2024
Why New Maruti Nexa Baleno Is 65kg Heavier? - Official Response
With the help of a leaked brochure, we discovered well ahead of the launch of the new Baleno that it’s heavier than the outgoing model by as much as 65kg. We guessed that this gain may have come from the increased sheet metal thicknes...
January 15 2024
2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Expected Vs Actual — Price Reaction
In this article, we’ll take a look at the Kia Sonet’s launch prices and compare them with our expected prices to see how close (or off) we were from our expected prices. This will help us better understand Kia’s pricing st...
January 06 2024
Grab A Hyundai Car At Old Prices; Rate Hike Imminent
We recently reported about the upcoming Hyundai cars price hike in January 2024. Now, we’ve learned that Hyundai are clearing up inventory at old, December 2023 prices. Once that is under control, they will increase the prices in Janu...
December 21 2023
Updated: 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Expected Price Range Calculation — With Logic
In this article, we’ll estimate the ex-showroom price range of the Kia Sonet 2024 and explain the logic behind the final expected price range. Let’s start with establishing the baseline price for the Kia Sonet facelift base mode...
December 19 2023
2024 Kia Sonet Facelift — Old Vs New — Most Detailed, Variant-Wise Feature C...
The 2024 Kia Sonet facelift is here. It’s time now to compare the new model with the old Sonet and see what changed. In this old vs new comparison, we’ll compare the variant-wise features, engine specs, dimensions and highlight ...
December 18 2023
December 2023: Isuzu Announce A Nationwide Winter Check-Up Camp
Isuzu India have announced their annual Winter Checkup Camp. The camp will run from the 18th to the 23th of Dec 2023 and is poised to benefit Isuzu car owners across the country. The initiative reflects Isuzu's commitment to providing p...
December 16 2023
It’s Not A Sierra: Leaked 2025 Tata Sierra EV Design Patent Confirms Our Fears...
The design patent image of the 2025 Tata Sierra EV recently surfaced online and it confirms our fears. It’s not a Sierra. It’s a good design, but it’s not deserving of the ‘Sierra’ name. Bear with me as I expla...
December 14 2023
2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Revealed — Here’s Everything We Know
Kia India have revealed the new Sonet 2024. Unlike the Seltos, which got the facelift treatment a little late, the Sonet gets its mid-life update at a good time. It first launched in September 2020 and this update suggests that it could hav...
December 13 2023
2024 Hyundai Creta Facelift Expected Price Range Calculation - With Logic
In this article, we’ll estimate the ex-showroom price range of the Hyundai Creta 2024 and explain the logic behind the final expected price range. Let’s start with establishing the baseline price for the Hyundai Creta facelift b...
December 11 2023
Tata Motors Teams Up With HDFC Bank For Easy Digital Financing Solutions (Press ...
Tata Motors and HDFC Bank have signed an MoU to offer digital financing solutions to Tata Motors' commercial vehicle customers in India. Through Tata Motors' Online Sales Platform and the Tata e-Guru mobile app, customers can access...
December 07 2023
Toyota Announce Support To Car Owners Affected By Cyclone Michaung
Toyota Kirloskar Motor are offering special help for customers hit by the cyclone in Chennai and Andhra Pradesh, including Nellore, Tirupati, Ongole, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, and Guntur. Toyota and its dealers have set up emergenc...
December 07 2023
Tata Car Owners Get Free Roadside Assistance Affected By Cyclone Michaung
Following the Cyclone 'Michaung,' Tata Motors are helping its customers in the flood-hit areas of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. They've set up a special program for people who own Tata cars and electric vehicles.
