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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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Delhi HC Orders Authorities To Take Action Against Cars With Bull Bars

Delhi HC Orders Authorities To Take Action Against Cars With Bull Bars

The Delhi High Court has asked authorities to take strict action against cars and SUVs fitted with bull bars in the national capital region. Earlier in December 2017, the ministry of road transport and highways directed all states to take s...

Exclusive — Creta Rivalling Peugeot 2008 SUV Spotted In Gurugram, HR

Exclusive — Creta Rivalling Peugeot 2008 SUV Spotted In Gurugram, HR

The 2008 SUV from French carmaker Peugeot was spotted on test in Gurugram recently. Are Stellantis (parent company of Jeep, Peugeot and Citroen) planning to reintroduce the Peugeot brand in India? Find out more about the 2008 C-segment SUV ...

Mahindra KUV100 NXT No Longer On Sale

Mahindra KUV100 NXT No Longer On Sale

Mahindra have discontinued the KUV100 NXT crossover hatchback after 7 years of its market introduction. The Mahindra KUV100 went on sale in 2015 to rival other B1-segment hatchbacks, such as the Hyundai Grand i10 and Maruti Ignis, among oth...

Jeep Unveil 2024 Wrangler - Rugged SUV Becomes Posher To Rival Bronco

Jeep Unveil 2024 Wrangler - Rugged SUV Becomes Posher To Rival Bronco

Jeep have revealed the 2024 Wrangler SUV at the New York International Auto Show. Jeep’s hardcore off-roader gets a few design changes, new features and even new off-road equipment to take on the Ford Bronco.

Nissan Pull The Plug On Slow-Selling Kicks SUV

Nissan Pull The Plug On Slow-Selling Kicks SUV

Nissan have discontinued the Kicks after just 4 years of its market introduction. The Nissan Kicks went on sale in 2019 to rival other C-segment SUVs, such as the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos, among others. Apart from a mild facelift and th...

Kia To Open Order Books For 2023 EV6 On This Date

Kia To Open Order Books For 2023 EV6 On This Date

Kia India are once again opening bookings for the EV6 on April 15. Thanks to an overwhelming response from customers, Kia managed to sell 432 units of the EV6, when they had initially only allocated 100 cars for the Indian market.

Kia Make Auto-Clutch (IMT) Standard W/ Sonet, Seltos, Carens Turbo Petrol & Diesel

Kia Make Auto-Clutch (IMT) Standard W/ Sonet, Seltos, Carens Turbo Petrol & Dies...

Kia rolled out their BS6 Phase 2 and RDE-compliant versions of its 2023 range of SUVs and MUVs on April 1, 2023. Apart from the launch, Kia also announced that the diesel and turbo petrol variants of the 2023 Sonet, Seltos and Carens now co...

Hyundai Sonata Facelift Revealed – Gets 2023 Verna-Like Styling

Hyundai Sonata Facelift Revealed – Gets 2023 Verna-Like Styling

Hyundai have unveiled the 2023 Sonata facelift for global markets. Hyundai’s D-segment sedan now features the same styling as the recently-launched Verna 2023. Read on to know more about the 2023 Hyundai Sonata’s design, powertr...

Polish Govt-Backed Izera’s Upcoming EV With Ties To Italy, India And China

Polish Govt-Backed Izera’s Upcoming EV With Ties To Italy, India And China

ElectroMobility Poland, an electric vehicle manufacturer, have tied up with China’s Geely automotive group and Italian design studio Pininfarina, which is owned by India’s Mahindra, to produce their upcoming range of electric ca...

Maruti Suzuki Jimny Starts Arriving At Dealerships Ahead Of Launch

Maruti Suzuki Jimny Starts Arriving At Dealerships Ahead Of Launch

The most anticipated vehicle of the year, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-door SUV, is likely to go on sale soon, as a few units of the 5-door SUV were spotted at select Nexa dealerships in the country. The Jimny 5-door was showcased at the Auto ...

New Mahindra Thar Achieves 1 Lakh Unit Sales Milestone In Under 2.5 Years

New Mahindra Thar Achieves 1 Lakh Unit Sales Milestone In Under 2.5 Years

The new Mahindra Thar, which was launched in October 2020, has crossed the 1 lakh unit sales milestone. Meanwhile, Mahindra are gearing up to launch the Thar 5-door later this year. The 1,00,000th unit of the new-gen Thar rolled off Mahindr...

Kia EV9 Specifications Revealed – Offers Range Of 541km

Kia EV9 Specifications Revealed – Offers Range Of 541km

The Kia EV9’s electric motor and battery specifications were announced recently and Kia claim the 3-row electric SUV offers a range of up to 541km per charge depending on the powertrain. The new Kia EV9 SUV sits on Hyundai-Kia’s...

Skoda To Debut Next-Gen Superb And Kodiaq This Year

Skoda To Debut Next-Gen Superb And Kodiaq This Year

At Skoda’s recently held annual press conference, the carmaker confirmed the next-generation Superb and Kodiaq would debut later in 2023. Skoda also reiterated its intentions to introduce 3 brand-new electric vehicles (EVs) by 2026. R...

Rolls Royce Bid Goodbye To V12 Engine With Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow

Rolls Royce Bid Goodbye To V12 Engine With Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow

This week, Rolls Royce revealed the Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow as the final iteration of the Wraith coupe. Limited to only 12 units worldwide, the Rolls Royce Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow is the British marquee’s final V12-power...

Kia EV9 Electric SUV Teased – To Offer Range Of Up To 540km

Kia EV9 Electric SUV Teased – To Offer Range Of Up To 540km

Kia have teased the EV9 electric SUV ahead of its global debut on March 15, 2023. Like the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 that are currently on sale in India, the Kia EV9 SUV will use the Hyundai-Kia group’s E-GMP platform. Read on to kn...

Mini Reveal Cooper SE Convertible – Limited To 999 Units

Mini Reveal Cooper SE Convertible – Limited To 999 Units

The Mini Cooper SE hatchback has been a popular option among electric car buyers in Europe since 2019. According to the BMW-owned brand, one in 5 Mini sold in Europe is currently electric, and the carmaker plans to go all-electric by 2030. ...

Mahindra Announce Mega Service Camp For All Its SUVs

Mahindra Announce Mega Service Camp For All Its SUVs

Mahindra have announced a mega service camp for owners of their range of SUVs, such as the Scorpio-N, Thar and Bolero Neo. The service camp started on February 16 and will continue until February 26 at 600 Mahindra-authorised workshops acro...

How To Read Car Tyre Markings? All You Need To Know

How To Read Car Tyre Markings? All You Need To Know

Reading the assortment of characters and numbers on the sidewall of a tyre may confuse you more than tell you more about the tyre. Nonetheless, the marks on the tyres adhere to an international standard and provide information critical to e...

Mercedes-Benz Reopen Bookings For G63, Maybach GLS 600 SUVs

Mercedes-Benz Reopen Bookings For G63, Maybach GLS 600 SUVs

Mercedes-Benz India have reopened bookings for 3 of its top-end vehicles after the company received limited additional production. The higher allocation should significantly reduce the waiting period for Mercedes-Benz India’s top-end ...

Mahindra XUV400 Formula Edition Showcased Ahead Of Hyderabad E-Prix

Mahindra XUV400 Formula Edition Showcased Ahead Of Hyderabad E-Prix

The Mahindra XUV400 has received its first-ever special edition, just a few weeks after it was launched. Mahindra have showcased the XUV400 Formula Edition to celebrate the first-ever Formula E race to be held in India at Hyderabad this Sun...