Kush Maini has joined the BWT Alpine Formula 1 Team as their latest reserve driver for the 2025 season. This makes him the only Alpine F1 reserve driver actively competing in the Formula 2 Championship, where he will be racing for Dams Lucas Oil. 
The development marks the end of a 13-year hiatus for an Indian talent to be part of an F1 team, making him an inspiration for upcoming motorsport enthusiasts in the country.  His role as Formula 1 Reserve and Test driver for the BWT Alpine F1 Team makes him an important asset for the upcoming campaign. To contribute to the team and further his own development and performance, Kush will continue testing the F1 car to gain valuable experience and provide feedback.  
Maini successfully completed four tests with the BWT Alpine F1 Team last season, impressing stakeholders with his performance at each outing. A strong performance this year could make him a potential contender for a full-time seat in 2026. The young Indian driver had an exceptional Formula 2 season last year where he secured five podium positions, with a standout victory in Hungary, playing a pivotal role in Invicta Racing’s Teams’ Championship victory for the 2024 F2 season. He also made history in Jeddah by becoming the first Indian driver to claim a pole position in Formula 2.  
  
 

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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, a leading manufacturer of four-wheelers, has recorded total sales of 75,426 units across domestic and international markets in October 2026, marking a 23 percent YoY growth compared to 61,295 units sold during October 2025.

In the domestic market, the dispatches expanded 21 percent to 73,894 units in October 2026, up from 61,134 units in the corresponding month of the previous year. International business exports for the passenger vehicle segment registered 1,532 units in October 2026 compared to 161 units in October 2025.

Electric vehicle sales, comprising domestic dispatches and exports managed by subsidiary Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, reached 16,244 units in October 2026. This marks a 75 percent increase compared to 9,286 electric vehicle units sold in October 2025.

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JSW MG Motor India, one of the leading passenger and electric vehicle manufacturers, has announced its wholesales for October 2026.

The automaker reported witnessing a strong response for its recently introduced MG Hector Tomahawk EV across India.

Last month, the company reported sales of 8,013 units, which was 19 percent higher YoY.

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Mumbai-headquartered SUV major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales of 73,338 units in the domestic market for October 2026, which was 2 percent higher than 71,624 units sold last year. Exports came to 1,566 units.

On the other hand, the company sold 33,037 commercial vehicles in the domestic market, up 4 percent YoY, as compared to 31,741 units sold last year.

Dr. Velusamy R, President, Automotive Business, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “October was a landmark month for us, with SUV sales topping at 73,338 units and total vehicle sales of 131,109, both the highest we have ever clocked in a month. The festive season, together with a refreshed portfolio, kept demand strong across SUVs, pick-ups and three-wheelers. Our first CNG vehicle, the XUV 3XO ZNG has also seen strong traction with customers.”

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Hyundai Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced domestic wholesales of 62,799 units in October, which was 16.7 percent higher YoY.

On the other hand, exports came at 19,500 units, up 21.1 percent YoY, taking the total sales last month at 82,299 units.

Interestingly, the robust domestic wholesales last month were the highest-ever monthly sales recorded by the company in its operations, which also enabled it to witness the highest-ever total wholesales (domestic + export).

The Hyundai Venue compact SUV continued to witness a robust demand clocking sales of 13,017 units last month, its highest-ever domestic performance.

Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said, “October 2026 has been an exceptional month for Hyundai Motor India, with total sales of 82,299 units, our highest-ever monthly sales since inception with a robust 17.7 percent YoY growth. Strong festive demand, coupled with healthy momentum in both domestic and export markets, helped us set this new sales record. Going forward, the newly launched Hyundai Bayon - our Intelligent Utility Vehicle, will provide further impetus to our growth in India as well as across 50+ export markets, reinforcing India’s role as a strategic manufacturing and export hub for Hyundai.”

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