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The Tata Punch.ev surpassed 5,000 monthly wholesale units in October, becoming the first standalone electric car in India to reach the milestone. The Tata Punch.ev crossed 5,000 units in monthly wholesales in October, a level Tata Motors says no standalone electric car model in India has reached before. The company disclosed the milestone alongside its October sales figures, which showed Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles dispatching 75,426 units overall, up 23 percent from a year earlier and its highest monthly tally yet.Tata...

Electric SUV's Expanding Line-Up, Including A New Festive Edition, Underscores BYD's Push To Widen Its Footprint In India's Premium EV Space. BYD India said on Monday that the Sealion 7 electric SUV has crossed 5,000 deliveries in the country since its launch in February 2025, a milestone the company credits to sustained demand across its expanding variant line-up.The electric SUV, built on BYD's Blade Battery and Cell-to-Body architecture, is offered in four versions. The range-topping Premium variant pairs an 82.56 kWh...

Kia had reported wholesales of 32,017 units in September 2026. October's volumes exceeded that figure. Kia India recorded its highest-ever monthly wholesales in October 2026, selling 33,462 units, a 13.22 per cent increase over the 29,556 units dispatched in the same month last year. The latest performance also marks the second consecutive month that the automaker has surpassed its previous monthly sales record.Kia had reported wholesales of 32,017 units in September 2026. October's volumes exceeded that, setting a new monthly high...

Toyota will manufacture Waymo's autonomous bZ4X taxis at its Japan facility, with testing starting in 2027, formalising their self-driving vehicle production partnership. Toyota Motor Corporation will build Waymo's self-driving taxis on its own assembly line, the two companies announced on Thursday, converting an exploratory agreement signed in April 2025 into a concrete manufacturing partnership. Toyota will produce autonomous bZ4X electric SUVs at its Takaoka plant in Aichi Prefecture, fitting Waymo's self-driving hardware onto the vehicles as they come off the line,...

Škoda Auto India has expanded its network to 350 touchpoints across 193 cities with its first-ever Manipur showroom in Imphal. Škoda Auto India recently inaugurated its first outlet in the state of Manipur, expanding its customer touchpoints to 350 across the country. This is a significant milestone for the carmaker as it makes the brand more accessible to customers, and is now present in 193 cities. The latest showroom is located in Imphal, and is a first among the SAVWIPL group...

Toyota's October 2026 sales fell 29 per cent year-on-year to 30,360 units, dropping to sixth rank amid slowing hybrid demand and intensifying competition. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) sold 30,360 vehicles in October 2026, down nearly 29 per cent from the 42,892 units it dispatched in the same month last year, as the Bengaluru-based carmaker lost ground during what was otherwise a record festive season for the Indian passenger vehicle industry.Domestic sales fell to 29,521 units from 40,257 a year earlier, while...

The recently launched Honda Elevate saw a strong response from customers. Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) has reported domestic sales of 7,609 units in October 2026, registering a 19 per cent year-on-year increase from 6,394 units in the corresponding month last year. The automaker's total sales, including exports, stood at 8,082 units during the month. This comprised 7,609 units sold in the domestic market and 473 units exported.However, the decline in exports weighed on overall sales. Shipments fell to 473 units...

MG's volumes remained flat month-on-month, dipping marginally by 5 units compared to 8,018 units in September 2026. JSW MG Motor India has reported wholesale sales of 8,013 units in October 2026, achieving a 25 per cent year-on-year growth compared to 6,397 units dispatched in October 2025. The strong monthly performance demonstrates an accelerating growth trajectory for the carmaker, building upon the 19 per cent year-on-year increase recorded in September 2026.On a sequential basis, wholesale volumes remained largely stable, declining by a...

Bajaj's domestic sales surged 19.4 per cent month-on-month to 3.51 lakh units, reversing September's decline with an 11.8 per cent year-on-year gain. Bajaj Auto Limited has reported a strong performance for October 2026, recording total vehicle sales of 5.92 lakh units across its two-wheeler and commercial vehicle segments. This represents a 14.2 per cent year-on-year growth compared to 5.18 lakh units sold in October 2025. On a sequential basis, total dispatches grew by 10 per cent over September 2026 figures of...