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Nikil Jonathan

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At V3Cars, Nikil adds a heritage-driven voice to the editorial team. He reminds readers of the timeless value of cars with character.

Beyond cars, Nikil also enjoys vintage cameras and turntables. His love for analog machines reflects his appreciation for craftsmanship and attention to detail, whether it is in automobiles or other passions.

Nikil adds a classic touch to V3Cars’ editorial team. His fascination with vintage cars and analog machines gives his writing a sense of timeless appreciation.

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Mercedes-Benz To Locally Produce Maybach GLS In India; First Market Outside USA

Mercedes-Benz To Locally Produce Maybach GLS In India; First Market Outside USA

Mercedes-Benz India have announced the start of local production of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS at their Pune manufacturing facility, marking a major milestone for the brand in the country. With this move, India becomes the first market outsid...

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO Bookings Open; Prices Start At Rs. 13.66 Lakh

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO Bookings Open; Prices Start At Rs. 13.66 Lakh

Mahindra have officially opened bookings for the 2026 XUV 7XO starting today across India. Customers can book the updated SUV both online and at authorised Mahindra dealerships by paying a booking amount of Rs. 21,000. Test drives have also...

2026 Tata Punch Vs Rivals – Dimensions Compared

2026 Tata Punch Vs Rivals – Dimensions Compared

Tata Motors have launched the 2026 Punch facelift with prices ranging from Rs. 5.59 lakh to Rs. 10.54 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom). Bookings for the 2026 Punch SUV are currently open.

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO Top Features – AX7 Luxury Variant

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO Top Features – AX7 Luxury Variant

Mahindra launched the 2026 XUV 7XO on January 5, 2026. Available in 6 broad variants, the new XUV 7Xo is priced from Rs. 13.66 lakh to Rs. 24.92 lakh (ex-showroom). In this article, we take a look at the top features that are exclusive to t...

2026 Tata Punch Facelift Launched; Offers New Turbo Petrol-MT And CNG-AMT Options

2026 Tata Punch Facelift Launched; Offers New Turbo Petrol-MT And CNG-AMT Option...

Tata Motors have launched the 2026 Punch facelift at an introductory starting price of Rs. 5.59 lakh (ex-showroom). Apart from a refreshed design and updated feature list, the 2026 Punch small SUV also offers 2 new powertrain options &ndash...

2026 Tata Punch Facelift To Launch Tomorrow – All You Need To Know

2026 Tata Punch Facelift To Launch Tomorrow – All You Need To Know

Tata Motors are all set to launch the 2026 Punch facelift in India tomorrow. Ahead of its official price reveal, we take a quick look at the design, features and powertrain options of the 2026 Punch.

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO Vs Rivals – Diesel Specs Compared

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO Vs Rivals – Diesel Specs Compared

Mahindra launched the new 2026 XUV 7XO, which is essentially the XUV700 facelift, on January 7, 2026. The new XUV 7XO’s diesel variants are priced from Rs. 14.96 lakh to Rs. 24.92 lakh (ex-showroom), putting it in direct competition w...

2026 Volkswagen Tayron R-Line Confirmed; Launch In Q1 2026

2026 Volkswagen Tayron R-Line Confirmed; Launch In Q1 2026

Volkswagen India have officially confirmed the launch of the Tayron R-Line for the Indian market after teasing the SUV earlier this month. The brand has now announced that the Tayron R-Line will be launched in the first quarter of 2026, put...

2026 Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Likely To Debut On January 20

2026 Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Likely To Debut On January 20

Toyota appear to be getting ready to pull the covers off their first mass-market electric SUV for India. The brand has sent out a “block your date” invite for January 20, 2026, strongly suggesting that the India-spec Urban Cruis...

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO Vs Rivals – Petrol Specs Compared

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO Vs Rivals – Petrol Specs Compared

Mahindra launched the new 2026 XUV 7XO, which is essentially the XUV700 facelift, on January 7, 2026. The new XUV 7XO’s turbo petrol variants are priced from Rs. 13.66 lakh to Rs. 23.64 lakh (ex-showroom), putting it in direct competi...

2026 Tata Safari Petrol Vs Diesel: Price Difference, Features Compared

2026 Tata Safari Petrol Vs Diesel: Price Difference, Features Compared

Tata Motors have launched the 2026 Safari turbo petrol at a starting price of Rs. 13.29 lakh (ex-showroom). The Safari’s petrol variants are equipped with the same 1.5L turbo petrol engine as the Sierra 2026. The launch of the Safari ...

2026 Tata Harrier Petrol Vs Diesel: Price Difference, Features Compared

2026 Tata Harrier Petrol Vs Diesel: Price Difference, Features Compared

Tata Motors have launched the 2026 Harrier turbo petrol at a starting price of Rs. 12.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The Harrier’s petrol variants are equipped with the same 1.5L turbo petrol engine as the Sierra 2026. The launch of the Harri...

2026 Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Teased Ahead Of India Launch

2026 Toyota Urban Cruiser EV Teased Ahead Of India Launch

Toyota have released the first teaser for the upcoming Urban Cruiser EV ahead of its launch later this year. Based on the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, the Urban Cruiser EV will offer a similar design to the near-production concept SUV that was s...

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO Vs Rivals – Dimensions Compared

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO Vs Rivals – Dimensions Compared

Mahindra launched the 2026 XUV 7XO at a starting price of Rs. 13.66 lakh (ex-showroom) recently. Bookings for what is essentially the XUV 700 facelift began in December and deliveries for the top AX7, AX7 T and AX7 L variants will commence ...

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO – All Exterior Colour Options (Variant-Wise)

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO – All Exterior Colour Options (Variant-Wise)

Mahindra launched the 2026 XUV 7XO at a starting price of Rs. 13.66 lakh (ex-showroom) recently. Available in 6 variants, the XUV 7XO gets an updated design and new colour option over its predecessor, the XUV700.

2026 Volkswagen Tayron Teased Ahead Of Launch

2026 Volkswagen Tayron Teased Ahead Of Launch

Volkswagen India have teased the upcoming Tayron SUV for the first time. Essentially a 3-row version of the Tiguan, the Tayron is expected to launch in the first half of 2026. We expect Volkswagen to release more teasers in the coming weeks...

2026 Mahindra XUV 3XO EV Launched At Rs. 13.89 Lakh; Deliveries To Start On February 23

2026 Mahindra XUV 3XO EV Launched At Rs. 13.89 Lakh; Deliveries To Start On Febr...

Mahindra have launched the 2026 XUV 3XO EV with a starting price of Rs. 13.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The XUV 3XO EV effectively replaces the XUV400 in Mahindra’s electric SUV lineup and is positioned as a direct rival to the Tata Nexon E...

Exclusive: Hyundai Prime HB Has 3 Different Ex-Showroom Prices Depending On Your State/City

Exclusive: Hyundai Prime HB Has 3 Different Ex-Showroom Prices Depending On Your...

At the end of 2025, Hyundai officially entered the commercial mobility space with the launch of its dedicated taxi models – the Prime HB hatchback and Prime SD sedan. These cars are based on the Grand i10 Nios and Aura respectively. H...

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO Launched At Rs. 13.66 Lakh – Full Variant-Wise Prices And Booking Details

2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO Launched At Rs. 13.66 Lakh – Full Variant-Wise Prices An...

The Mahindra XUV700 has received its first-ever facelift ever since it was launched in August 2021. Mahindra have launched the XUV700 facelift, which is now called the XUV 7XO, at a starting price of Rs. 13.66 lakh (ex-showroom). In this ar...

2026 Tata Punch Facelift Revealed Ahead Of January 13 Launch

2026 Tata Punch Facelift Revealed Ahead Of January 13 Launch

Tata Motors have officially revealed the 2026 Punch facelift ahead of its launch on January 13. This marks the first major update for Tata’s popular small-SUV since its debut in 2021. It brings with it a comprehensive update to the de...