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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
January 14 2023
Tata Hydrogen Combustion Engine (HCE) Revealed At Auto Expo 2023
On the first day of the Auto Expo 2023, Tata Motors revealed 3 vehicles to showcase their hydrogen propulsion technology. 2 of them (1 truck, 1 bus) used the hydrogen fuel cell technology while 1 truck had a hydrogen combustion engine (HCE)...
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 Fronx Bookings Open (Baleno-Based Crossover/YTB) - Auto Expo 2023
After a long anticipation, Maruti Suzuki finally revealed the Fronx, which is the Baleno-based crossover or YTB we’ve seen testing on public roads for a while now. The carmaker also opened bookings for the Nexa Fronx today. The delive...
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.
January 10 2023
21 Cars Coming To Auto Expo 2023 But Not Likely To Launch In India
In this article, we share the list of cars you are likely to see at the 2023 Auto Expo but these cars aren’t likely to go on sale anytime soon. These include any international models or early-stage concepts, prototypes and technologie...
January 08 2023
Tata Motors Likely To Showcase Altroz Sport Turbo Petrol Hatchback At Auto Expo ...
Tata Motors will showcase the Altroz Sport turbo petrol at the Auto Expo 2023. Let’s discuss the details like expected dimensions and engine specifications, expected launch timeline, rivals and expected price of the Tata Altroz Sport ...
January 08 2023
Expected Price Hike For Flex Fuel Vehicles (E20, E100 Ethanol Blend)
In this article, we’ll explain the price increase you can expect for flex fuel cars with E20 and E100 ethanol blend compatibility. These estimations are based on the June 2021 recommendation report by NITI Aayog.
January 07 2023
Toyota Innova Hycross Petrol Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?
In this variant explained article, you'll find out which variant of the Toyota Innova Hycross petrol you should buy based on the ex-showroom prices and variant-wise features. Here we compare and objectively analyse the 2023 Innova Hycro...
January 06 2023
Mahindra Thar 1.5L 2WD (RWD) Expected Price With Logic
In this article, we’ll try to estimate the expected ex-showroom price of the upcoming Mahindra Thar off-roader with the 1.5L diesel engine and a 2-wheel drivetrain. We’ll also explain the logic behind our assumptions and calcula...
January 04 2023
SUVs You Can Expect To See At The Auto Expo 2023
Continuing the trend of high-riding SUVs, we’re expecting manufacturers to showcase a good number of them at the Auto Expo 2023. Here are 16 SUVs we expect to see at the 2023 Auto Expo.
December 27 2022
Mahindra Scorpio N Z2 (E), Z4 (E) Variants Launched With ESC, HSA, Hill Descent
Mahindra just launched the Z2 (E) and Z4 (E) variants of the Scorpio N. The new variants of the Scorpio N cost Rs. 50,000 more and offer 3 extra features — electronic stability control (ESC), hill start assist (HSA) and hill descent c...
