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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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2026 Hyundai Creta Electric Smart 42kWh Variants Discontinued

2026 Hyundai Creta Electric Smart 42kWh Variants Discontinued

Hyundai have quietly updated the variant lineup of the Creta Electric for the 2026 model year, discontinuing all Smart variants equipped with the smaller 42kWh battery pack. Until recently, buyers could opt for the Creta Electric 42kWh in m...

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Updated For 2026; Base Petrol-AMT Variant Now Costlier

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Updated For 2026; Base Petrol-AMT Variant Now Costlier

Hyundai India have quietly updated the brochure for the Grand i10 Nios for 2026. The new brochure points to multiple changes across variants and powertrain combinations. While Hyundai are yet to make an official announcement regarding these...

Scoop: Maruti Suzuki Car Prices To Increase From January 15

Scoop: Maruti Suzuki Car Prices To Increase From January 15

Maruti Suzuki car prices are likely to see a noticeable hike from January 15, as the carmaker prepares to roll back the additional discounts it had offered last year following the GST rate reduction on passenger vehicles.

2026 Punch Turbo Petrol Teased; Tata’s Small SUV To Finally Get More Power

2026 Punch Turbo Petrol Teased; Tata’s Small SUV To Finally Get More Power

Tata Motors have released yet another teaser for the 2026 Punch facelift. This time around, Tata have teased a turbo petrol engine option for the 2026 Punch SUV. This marks the first time the Punch will be offered with a turbo petrol engine...

2026 Tata Punch Facelift Teased Ahead Of January 13 Launch

2026 Tata Punch Facelift Teased Ahead Of January 13 Launch

Tata Motors have released the first teaser for the upcoming Tata Punch 2026. First launched in October 2021, Tata Motors’ small SUV is set to receive a comprehensive styling update. Based on the teaser, we can confirm that the Punch f...

2026 Hyundai Venue HX5 Plus Variant Launched; HX4 Gets Feature Updates

2026 Hyundai Venue HX5 Plus Variant Launched; HX4 Gets Feature Updates

Hyundai have added a new HX5 Plus variant to the 2026 Venue variant lineup. The HX5 Plus variant is offered with Hyundai’s 1.2L normal petrol engine with a 5-speed manual transmission. Priced at Rs. 10 lakh (ex-showroom), the new HX5 ...

2026 Kia Seltos Launched At Rs. 11 Lakh – Full Variant-Wise Prices

2026 Kia Seltos Launched At Rs. 11 Lakh – Full Variant-Wise Prices

The Kia Seltos 2026 is now officially on sale with a starting price of Rs. 11 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the second generation SUV began on December 11 for a token amount of Rs. 25,000. Kia have confirmed deliveries of the new Seltos ...

Hyundai Launch Prime HB And Prime SD For Taxi & Fleet Market

Hyundai Launch Prime HB And Prime SD For Taxi & Fleet Market

Hyundai India have officially entered the commercial mobility segment with the launch of their dedicated taxi-focused offerings – the Prime HB hatchback and Prime SD sedan. With this move, Hyundai aim to tap into the growing demand fr...

2026 Tata Safari – Variant-Wise Powertrain Options

2026 Tata Safari – Variant-Wise Powertrain Options

The Tata Safari has finally gained a petrol engine option! Tata Motors are now accepting bookings for the 2026 Safari petrol, which comes equipped with the same 1.5L turbo petrol engine that made its debut in the new Sierra 2026. We expect ...

2026 Tata Harrier – Variant-Wise Powertrain Options

2026 Tata Harrier – Variant-Wise Powertrain Options

The Tata Harrier has finally gained a petrol engine option! Tata Motors are now accepting bookings for the 2026 Harrier petrol, which comes equipped with the same 1.5L turbo petrol engine that made its debut in the new Sierra 2026. We expec...

Upcoming Cars In January 2026 - Seltos, Harrier & Safari Petrol, Gravite, Duster, And More

Upcoming Cars In January 2026 - Seltos, Harrier & Safari Petrol, Gravite, Duster...

The Indian automotive industry is set to kickstart the new year with pomp and fervour as brands are lining up a slew of launches for January 2026. Among the upcoming cars in January 2026 are all-electric SUVs, all-new generation of popular ...

Tata Sierra EV, Updated Punch EV And Avinya EV Confirmed For 2026

Tata Sierra EV, Updated Punch EV And Avinya EV Confirmed For 2026

Tata Motors have achieved a major milestone in India’s electric vehicle journey, with cumulative EV sales crossing the 2.5 lakh mark. Tata Motors currently account for roughly two-thirds of all passenger electric vehicles sold in Indi...

2026 Kia Seltos Production Begins; Prices To Be Announced On January 2

2026 Kia Seltos Production Begins; Prices To Be Announced On January 2

Kia India have officially started production of the 2026 Seltos at their Anantapur manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh. Kia have confirmed that prices of the new Seltos will be announced on January 2, 2026.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Scores 1-Star Safety Rating From Global NCAP

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Scores 1-Star Safety Rating From Global NCAP

The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz has received a 1-star rating for adult occupant protection and a 3-star rating for child occupant protection in the latest Global NCAP crash tests. The midsize sedan scored 20.86 points out of 34 in adult safety and 2...

Maruti Suzuki Celerio Scores 3-Star Safety Rating From Global NCAP

Maruti Suzuki Celerio Scores 3-Star Safety Rating From Global NCAP

The 2025 Celerio has secured a 3-star safety rating from the Global NCAP. The Maruti hatchback, which now offers 6 airbags and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as standard, scored a 3-star rating for adult occupant protection and a 2-star...

2026 Kia Seltos – All Exterior Colour Options (Variant-Wise)

2026 Kia Seltos – All Exterior Colour Options (Variant-Wise)

Although Kia India have unveiled the second-generation Seltos, the brand is yet to reveal the variant-wise prices for the SUV. However, Kia have opened bookings for the 2026 Seltos and announced that deliveries of their C-segment SUV will b...

Mini Cooper S Convertible Launched In India At Rs. 58.5 Lakh

Mini Cooper S Convertible Launched In India At Rs. 58.5 Lakh

Mini India have launched the new Cooper S Convertible in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 58.50 lakh. Offered as CBU (Completely Built Unit), the open top Mini can now be booked at authorised Mini dealerships across the country, with de...

2026 MG Hector & Hector Plus Facelift Launched – Smart Turbo Petrol-MT Now Rs. 2 Lakh Cheaper!

2026 MG Hector & Hector Plus Facelift Launched – Smart Turbo Petrol-MT Now Rs....

JSW MG Motor India have launched the 2026 Hector and Hector Plus facelifts. The latest update brings a few enhancements in terms of styling, features and new colour options. Let’s take a look.

2026 Tata Sierra Top Variant Prices Revealed – Accomplished Plus Petrol & Diesel

2026 Tata Sierra Top Variant Prices Revealed – Accomplished Plus Petrol & Dies...

Tata Motors have revealed the prices of the 2026 Sierra’s top Accomplished Plus variant. The homegrown carmaker had launched the new Sierra SUV on November 25 with a starting price of Rs. 11.49 lakh (ex-showroom). They went on to reve...

2026 Kia Seltos Vs Rivals – Diesel Specs Compared

2026 Kia Seltos Vs Rivals – Diesel Specs Compared

Kia India have opened bookings for the 2026 Seltos for a token amount of Rs. 25,000. The full variant-wise prices will be announced on January 2 and deliveries will commence in mid-January.