Editorial Policy & Content Standards
Vedansh Auto is an automotive information website focused on helping Indian car and two-wheeler buyers make better-informed decisions.
We publish practical information about vehicles sold in India, including prices, variants, specifications, features, mileage, safety, ownership costs, comparisons and buying considerations. Our aim is to make this information easier to understand without relying on exaggerated claims or unnecessary jargon.
This page explains how we research, write, review and update our content.
Our Editorial Approach
Our goal is simple: provide clear, practical and useful information for Indian motorists.
We try to answer the questions that matter when researching a car, whether you are comparing variants, checking specifications, looking at prices or deciding which features are worth paying for.
Each article should have a clear purpose and provide information that is useful to the reader.
Our editorial team aims to:
- Use reliable and relevant sources
- Prefer primary sources when available
- Clearly distinguish between factual information and editorial explanation
- Avoid unsupported claims
- Explain technical information in straightforward language
- Update articles when important information changes
- Correct factual errors when they are identified
- Avoid presenting manufacturer marketing claims as independent facts
How We Research Vehicle Information
Automotive information can change quickly. Prices, variants, features, specifications and equipment can change during a model year or after a facelift.
For this reason, we use multiple sources where appropriate. Depending on the subject, these may include:
- Official manufacturer websites
- Manufacturer brochures and specification sheets
- Official manufacturer announcements
- Official safety-rating information
- Government and regulatory sources
- Reputable automotive databases and publications
- Current price information from established automotive platforms
- Other relevant primary or authoritative sources
When a primary source is available, we generally prefer it for specifications, features, variant equipment and technical information. For example, when writing about the equipment available on a particular car variant, we may refer to the manufacturer’s brochure rather than relying only on information published by a third-party website.
Where possible, we also try to spend time with a vehicle ourselves before writing about it, and we identify articles based on this kind of first-hand experience separately from those based on desk research. Where we have not personally driven or inspected a vehicle, our coverage is based on the sources listed above rather than on direct testing.
How We Handle Manufacturer Information
Manufacturer websites and brochures are important sources of automotive information, but they are not necessarily independent evaluations.
When we use information supplied by a manufacturer, we treat it as manufacturer-provided information.
Claims such as fuel-efficiency figures, performance figures, feature descriptions and safety equipment may be based on the manufacturer’s stated specifications or testing conditions. Where relevant, we try to make this clear rather than presenting such claims as our own measurements.
We also try to distinguish between:
What the manufacturer says: A stated specification, feature, price or claim from the manufacturer.
What the data shows: Information obtained from an independent or authoritative source.
Our editorial explanation: Our attempt to explain what the information means for an ordinary buyer.
This distinction is particularly important when discussing mileage, safety, performance and equipment.
How We Check Specifications and Features
We make reasonable efforts to verify specifications before publication. Depending on the article, this may include checking:
- Engine and transmission details
- Fuel type
- Claimed mileage
- Dimensions
- Seating capacity
- Boot space
- Tyre size
- Safety equipment
- Infotainment and convenience features
- Variant-wise equipment
- ADAS and other driver-assistance features
- Exterior and interior equipment
- Available colours
- Prices and variant availability
When a new model, facelift or variant is introduced, older information may no longer apply. We therefore review relevant articles when significant changes are made to a vehicle’s range.
How We Handle Prices
Vehicle prices are particularly time-sensitive.
Where we publish prices, we identify the type of price being discussed, such as:
- Ex-showroom price
- On-road price
- City-specific on-road price
- Variant-specific price
On-road prices can vary between cities and can also change because of taxes, insurance premiums, registration charges, dealer-related costs, discounts and other factors.
A price shown on Vedansh Auto should therefore be treated as a reference for the stated location and date, rather than a permanent quotation. When possible, we mention the source or basis of the price information.
How We Handle Mileage and Fuel-Efficiency Information
Mileage figures can vary considerably depending on how and where a vehicle is driven.
Where we publish mileage figures, we generally use officially stated or established published figures and identify them as such.
Actual fuel economy can depend on factors including:
- Traffic conditions
- Driving style
- Road conditions
- Vehicle load
- Air-conditioning use
- Tyre pressure
- Weather
- Fuel quality
- Highway or city driving
We therefore avoid presenting an official mileage figure as a guarantee of the mileage every owner will achieve.
Safety Information
Safety is an important part of our coverage.
When discussing safety ratings, airbags, electronic safety systems, ADAS or other safety equipment, we try to use information from official testing organisations, manufacturers or other reliable sources.
A safety rating applies to the vehicle and test configuration evaluated by the relevant organisation. Equipment can also vary between variants and markets. We therefore avoid assuming that a feature or safety rating applies to every variant unless the available evidence supports that conclusion.
Comparisons and Buying Advice
Our comparisons are intended to help readers understand differences between vehicles, variants or features. We may compare areas such as:
- Price
- Engine and transmission
- Fuel economy
- Features
- Safety equipment
- Space and practicality
- Running costs
- Variant equipment
- Intended use
We do not treat a single specification as proof that one vehicle is suitable for everyone.
A car that makes sense for a city commuter may not be the right choice for someone who regularly drives long distances. Similarly, a higher variant may offer more equipment without necessarily being the right choice for every buyer.
Where we provide buying advice, we aim to explain the factors a buyer should consider rather than simply telling readers what to buy.
Updates and Corrections
We regularly review older content, particularly when a vehicle receives:
- A facelift
- A new engine or transmission
- New variants
- New safety equipment
- A price revision
- Feature changes
- A model-year update
- A significant change in availability
When an article contains information that has become outdated, we may revise the relevant sections rather than leaving older information unchanged. If we discover a factual error, we aim to correct it as soon as reasonably possible.
An updated article may contain information that differs from its original version because the underlying vehicle, price, specification or market conditions have changed.
Publication and Update Dates
Where applicable, we display publication and update information to help readers understand when an article was first published and when it was last reviewed or substantially updated.
An updated date does not necessarily mean that every part of an article has changed. It may indicate that the article was reviewed and relevant information was refreshed.
For time-sensitive information such as prices and variant availability, readers should also consider the date and location associated with the information.
Originality and Third-Party Sources
We may refer to information published elsewhere when researching an article, but we aim to add our own useful explanation, context or analysis.
We do not intend to simply reproduce manufacturer brochures, database listings or articles from other publications.
When information comes from an external source, we try to use it appropriately and, where relevant, identify the source. Our objective is to help readers understand the information rather than simply repeat it.
Commercial Relationships and Editorial Independence
Our editorial content is intended to provide useful information to readers.
Where commercial relationships, advertising or affiliate arrangements are present, they should not determine the factual information presented in an article.
We do not alter specifications, prices, safety information or other factual details simply to promote a manufacturer, dealer, product or service. Any commercial relationship does not change our responsibility to present information accurately and clearly.
Who Is Responsible for Vedansh Auto Content?
Vedansh Auto is responsible for the content published on this website.
Some articles may be produced or reviewed by members of the Vedansh Auto editorial team rather than attributed to an individual automotive journalist. Where an individual author or contributor is specifically identified, that attribution reflects their contribution to the article.
For content published under the Vedansh Auto Editorial Team, responsibility for the article rests with the publication and its editorial process.
We aim to make our editorial responsibility clear rather than presenting anonymous content without context.
Feedback and Corrections
Nobody gets every detail right all the time, particularly in an industry where vehicle specifications, prices and variants can change frequently.
If you notice an incorrect specification, outdated price, missing feature or other factual error on Vedansh Auto, we welcome corrections. Please contact us at info@vedanshauto.in and include:
- The URL of the article
- The information you believe is incorrect
- The correct information, if available
- A reliable source supporting the correction, where possible
We will review the information and update the article when a correction is warranted.
Our Commitment
Vedansh Auto exists to make vehicle research simpler for Indian buyers.
We will continue to focus on:
- Accuracy over hype
- Useful information over filler
- Primary sources where possible
- Clear explanations over unnecessary jargon
- Transparent updates and corrections
- Practical information for Indian buyers
Our editorial policy may evolve as Vedansh Auto grows and our publishing practices change. Any significant changes to these standards will be reflected on this page.
Last updated: September 2026
For editorial questions, corrections or feedback, contact info@vedanshauto.in.