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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
1194 Articles
December 04 2023
Maruti Jimny - 3 Lakh Savings; What It Means For Jimny Owners & Buyers — Opini...
Maruti Suzuki recently launched the Jimny Thunder Edition at a starting price of Rs. 10.74 lakh (ex-showroom). These ex-showroom prices are exactly Rs. 2.0 lakh lower than the Zeta petrol-manual’s.
December 04 2023
Rear Parking Sensors - Detailed Feature Explained | V3Cars
In this Feature Explained article, we’ll present the most detailed analysis of the rear parking sensors in your car. We’ll list out the pros and cons, explain how it works, provide the typical cost of getting rear parking sensor...
December 04 2023
Head-Up Display (HUD) - Detailed Feature Explained | V3Cars
In this Feature Explained article, we’ll present the most detailed analysis of your car's head-up display feature. We’ll list the pros and cons of a head-up display, explain how it works, provide the typical cost of getting ...
December 04 2023
Rear Washer Wiper - Detailed Feature Explained | V3Cars
In this Feature Explained article, we’ll present the most detailed analysis of the rear washer wiper. We’ll list out the pros and cons, explain how it works, provide the typical cost of getting a rear washer wiper from the after...
December 02 2023
MG Motor Parent Company To Form A Joint Venture With India’s JSW Group
MG Motor’s parent company, SAIC, and India’s multinational conglomerate, JSW Group, recently agreed to form a joint venture in India. The primary goal of the JV is to accelerate the adoption of green mobility in India. An obviou...
December 02 2023
Official: Maruti Suzuki To Increase Prices From Jan 1
Through a NSE stock exchange filing, Maruti Suzuki issued a notification about increasing prices of their cars starting January 1, 2024. The reasons for the price hike quoted in the notification are the usual suspects: inflation and rising ...
December 01 2023
Official: 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift Reveal On Dec 14, 12PM
Kia India just confirmed on their official Instagram account that they will reveal the 2024 Sonet facelift on December 14, 2023. This is the first bit of information about the Sonet 2024 facelift, which is coming straight from the official ...
December 01 2023
Tata Punch EV Expected Price — With Logic (Updated: Dec 1)
In this article, we’ll estimate the ex-showroom price range of the new Punch EV 2023 — Tata’s upcoming electric SUV in the B1 segment. It will compete with other affordable electric cars like the MG Comet EV, Citroen eC3, ...
November 28 2023
Power Windows - Detailed Feature Explained | V3Cars
In this Feature Explained article, we’ll present the most detailed analysis of the power windows in your car. We’ll list out the pros and cons, explain how it works, provide the typical cost of getting power windows from the aft...
November 27 2023
Nov 2023: MG Hector Plus Smart Discontinued; Price Increased By Up To Rs. 30,000
Just a few days after the festivities, MG revised the prices of the Hector Plus SUV and increased them by a flat Rs. 30,000. In percentage terms, the prices went up by as much as 1.49%. In addition, MG also discontinued the Smart 7S base va...
November 27 2023
Nov 2023: MG Hector Price Increased By Up To Rs. 30,000
Just a few days after the festivities, MG revised the prices of the Hector SUV and increased them by up to Rs. 30,000. In percentage terms, the prices went up by as much as 1.88%. In this article, you’ll find the latest November 2023 ...
November 25 2023
November 2023: Hyundai Announce A Nationwide Winter Check-Up Camp
Hyundai India have announced its annual Winter Checkup Camp. The camp will run from the 20th to the 29th of Nov 2023 and is poised to benefit Hyundai car owners across the country. The initiative reflects Hyundai's commitment to providi...
November 24 2023
Nov 2023 - Kia Seltos Prices Dropped After Festive Season
In a surprise move, Kia officially reduced the ex-showroom prices of the Seltos facelift soon after the festivities ended. In this article, we’ll look at the November 2023 Kia Seltos facelift prices and compare old and new prices of t...
November 21 2023
Renault Announce A Nationwide Winter Check-Up Camp
Renault India have announced its annual Winter Checkup Camp. The camp will run from the 20th to the 26th of Nov 2023 and is poised to benefit Renault car owners across the country. The initiative reflects Renault's commitment to providi...
November 19 2023
11 Car Brands With Cat In Their Logo (+13 Honourable Mentions) — Full List
Felines (or simply cats) can be cute, swift, agile, majestic, scary, playful, mysterious and affectionate; though not all at the same time. So, some car and vehicle manufacturers try and convey their vehicle’s attributes through assoc...
November 13 2023
2023 Tata Safari Facelift Expected Vs Actual — Price Reaction
In this article, we’ll take a look at the 2023 Tata Safari facelift’s launch prices and see how close (or off) we were from our expected prices. This will help us better understand 2023 Safari’s pricing strategy and that o...
November 12 2023
2023 Tata Harrier Facelift Expected Vs Actual — Price Reaction
In this article, we’ll take a look at the 2023 Tata Harrier facelift’s launch prices and see how close (or off) we were from our expected prices. This will help us better understand 2023 Harrier’s pricing strategy and that...
November 09 2023
Maruti Fronx Turbo Sales Only 10% Share; Are They Beta Testing Or Just Uninteres...
While glossing over the Maruti Suzuki sales report card with the media, Shashank Srivastava, the head of marketing and sales at Maruti Suzuki, informed us that the turbo petrol engine of the Fronx is getting about 10% demand. The rest 90% o...
November 08 2023
Alarm Bells Ringing: Auto Inventory Levels Highest In Last 5 Years
While interacting with Maruti’s top boss of marketing and sales, we learned that the industry had an inventory of 3.35 lakh units at the beginning of November 2023. Shashank Srivastava also told us that this is the highest inventory l...
November 07 2023
Height-Adjustable Driver Seat - Detailed Feature Explained | V3Cars
In this Feature Explained article, we’ll present the most detailed analysis of your car's height-adjustable driver seat feature. We’ll list out the pros and cons of a height-adjustable driver seat, explain how it works, and ...
