Automotive & Mobility · Week of Oct 26, 2026
SEMA off-road debuts and Chinese export growth: the week in mobility
SEMA debuts from Mitsubishi and Goodyear's Mickey Thompson, record XPeng deliveries and BAIC FOTON's Africa push led a mixed week.
The clearest cluster this week came from the aftermarket and off-road segment around the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Mitsubishi Motors North America says it is returning to SEMA for the first time since 2012 to debut the 2028 Outlander Diamond Trail Edition. Goodyear's Mickey Thompson brand brought new tires, wheels and builds to the show. Polaris and RZR Factory Racing separately unveiled a 400-horsepower RZR Pro R Factory Boost for open desert racing.
Chinese manufacturers reported growth abroad. XPeng says it delivered a record 50,237 vehicles in October 2026, including 13,326 overseas. BAIC FOTON used its Africa Partners Conference in South Africa to sign localized manufacturing agreements and says its export sales exceeded 168,500 units from January to September 2026. On the earnings side, AGCO reported lower third-quarter sales, and Hyster-Yale set a date for its results. Mazda also released pricing for the 2027 CX-5.
XPeng Inc.
XPENG Announces Vehicle Delivery Results for October 2026
XPeng says it delivered a record 50,237 vehicles in October 2026, up 22% month-over-month and 20% year-over-year, with overseas deliveries of 13,326 units, up 166% year-over-year. The company also launched the XPENG L05 in the Chinese mainland, with deliveries from November 1, 2026, and received a Level 4 Robotaxi demonstration license in Guangzhou on October 26, 2026, which it says moves the service to real-world operational and business model validation.
BAIC FOTON
Drive to Great | BAIC FOTON Africa Partners Conference Successfully Held, Accelerating Localization Strategy
At its Africa Partners Conference in Port Elizabeth on October 29, BAIC FOTON completed deliveries of 1,000 heavy trucks in Ghana and 800 in Zambia, launched the GALAXUS R5 and GALAXUS C5 heavy trucks and the TUNLAND V PHEV pickup, and signed six localized manufacturing agreements with partners in Tanzania, Kenya and Zimbabwe. The company says its export sales exceeded 168,500 units from January to September 2026, up 43.6% year on year.
AGCO Corporation
AGCO REPORTS THIRD-QUARTER RESULTS
AGCO reported third-quarter net sales of $2.3 billion, down 8.6% year-over-year, with reported earnings per share of $0.75 and adjusted earnings per share of $1.05. The company gave a full-year adjusted earnings per share outlook of approximately $5.50.
Polaris Inc.
POLARIS AND RZR FACTORY RACING UNVEIL ALL-NEW RZR PRO R FACTORY BOOST RACE MACHINE
Polaris and RZR Factory Racing unveiled the RZR Pro R Factory Boost, which the company says delivers 400 horsepower and has purpose-built enhancements for open desert racing. The machine joins the RZR Pro R Factory in Polaris' race machine lineup available for purchase.
Hyster-Yale, Inc.
HYSTER-YALE ANNOUNCES DATES OF THIRD QUARTER 2026 EARNINGS RELEASE AND WEBCAST
Hyster-Yale, Inc. says it will release its Third Quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The company will host a webcast in conjunction with the release.
Mazda North American Operations
2027 Mazda CX-5: Pricing and Packaging
Mazda North American Operations released pricing for the 2027 CX-5, with a starting MSRP of $29,990. The company says the model comes with standard Google built-in technology and a suite of standard driver assist and safety features.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Mitsubishi Motors Returns to SEMA for First Time Since 2012, Hosts World Debut of All-new 2028 Outlander Diamond Trail Edition
Mitsubishi Motors North America is returning to the SEMA Show for the first time since 2012 to host the world debut of the 2028 Outlander Diamond Trail Edition. The company says the off-road model adds a new off-road mode for its Super-All Wheel Control System, distinct bumpers, adventure-oriented interior trim and dedicated 18" off-road wheels with all-terrain tires.
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
MICKEY THOMPSON GOES FULL THROTTLE FOR 2026 SEMA SHOW WITH NEW TIRES, WHEELS AND BUILDS
Goodyear's Mickey Thompson brand is debuting a limited-edition Street Comp GHT Signature Series tire at the 2026 SEMA Show, along with expanded Baja Boss A/T and M/T lineups. The brand is also showing new MT Classic Forged wheel sizes and street, strip and off-road builds in Las Vegas.
This roundup is written with AI assistance from the press releases listed above, using only what they state. The releases are the companies' own announcements, not Slow Ride Media reporting.