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Automotive & Mobility · Week of Oct 26, 2026

Off-road trims take the spotlight: the week in mobility releases

Off-road trims headed for SEMA, aftermarket launches ahead of AAPEX 2026, and sponsorship, retail and investor items filled out the week.

· DemiByte newsroom

Off-road product was the clearest thread this week. Mitsubishi Motors North America says it is returning to SEMA for the first time since 2012 to debut the 2028 Outlander Diamond Trail Edition, and Stellantis says Jeep Gladiator buyers can now order factory-installed 35-inch tires on Willys, Rubicon and Rubicon X models. Polaris added to the theme on the racing side, signing off-road champion Kyle Chaney to a multi-year RZR Factory Racing agreement.

Aftermarket and retail tools made up a second group. TERREPOWER, formerly BBB Industries, says it will show a 48V mild hybrid belt alternator starter and a diagnostic app at AAPEX 2026. Dealer Spike launched an all-in pricing feature for dealer websites. Outside product news, Heng Ren Partners published a shareholder survey on DiDi, Chromalloy received FAA approval for turbine blades, and Radar Tires announced a basketball league sponsorship in the Philippines.

  1. Heng Ren Partners

    DiDi Shareholders Overwhelmingly Back Hong Kong Relisting; Want Independent Director, Open Earnings Calls, and First Shareholder Meeting in Four Years, Survey Finds

    Heng Ren Partners says its survey this month found at least 99.3% support among DiDi shareholders on five issues, including a Hong Kong relisting, an independent director, open earnings calls and a first shareholder meeting in four years. The asset manager says shareholders want DiDi's board and management to respond with concrete action.

  2. Polaris Inc.

    POLARIS SIGNS OFF-ROAD CHAMPION KYLE CHANEY TO MULTI-YEAR RACING AGREEMENT WITH RZR FACTORY RACING

    Polaris and RZR Factory Racing announced a multi-year agreement with championship-winning off-road racer Kyle Chaney. The schedule features King of the Hammers and select U.S. off-road races, according to the company.

  3. 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 says it will host the world debut of the 2028 Outlander Diamond Trail Edition at SEMA, its first appearance at the show since 2012. The company says the 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.

  4. Radar Tires

    Radar Tires Joins Forces with the 8-Division Boxing World Champion Manny Pacquiao's Basketball League, the MPBL, to Drive Youth Forward Through Sport in the Philippines

    Radar Tires says it has become Official Partner of Manny Pacquiao's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). The tire brand describes the deal as support for youth opportunity through sport in the Philippines.

  5. TERREPOWER

    TERREPOWER to Showcase Product and Technology Innovation at AAPEX 2026 with Remy BAS Hybrid Unit, New Part Numbers and the Launch of Mobile S.T.A.R.T. Diagnostic App

    TERREPOWER, formerly BBB Industries, says it will show the Remy Belt Alternator Starter (BAS) for 48V mild hybrid vehicles and launch its mobile S.T.A.R.T. diagnostic app at AAPEX 2026. The company says it will also present new part numbers, which marks an aftermarket supplier positioning for mild hybrid service demand.

  6. Dealer Spike

    Dealer Spike launches Price Box to put one all-in price on every unit, at no added cost

    Dealer Spike launched Price Box, a dealer website feature that itemizes freight, setup and fees beneath a single all-in price, at no added cost. The company says all-in pricing is spreading from auto retail to the recreational and equipment markets.

  7. Chromalloy

    Chromalloy Now Offers Complete PMA High-Pressure Turbine Blades Solution for the Entire V2500-A5 Fleet

    Chromalloy says a new FAA approval completes its PMA high-pressure turbine blade portfolio for the entire V2500-A5 fleet. The company says the offering is aimed at A320ceo operators.

  8. Stellantis

    Most Requested Jeep® Gladiator Upgrade Arrives Straight From the Factory for the First Time: Meet the New 2027 35-inch Tire Launch Edition

    Stellantis says Jeep Gladiator customers can now order factory-installed 35-inch tires on Willys, Rubicon and Rubicon X models, which it calls the most requested upgrade. The 2027 35-inch Tire Launch Edition is limited-production and adds bronze-accented design, according to the company.

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 DemiByte reporting.