<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-affordability-500-payments-experian-0710/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-10T16:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What it takes to get a new-car payment below $500]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/m2J0cKqEQbfdcemnMGJseykJBlE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/N2C62CFGEZEPRPDZJUBAVMICCA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Honda CR-V LX compact crossover was the most common model among the first-quarter 2026 new-vehicle auto loans with payments below $500.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/an-first-half-sales-0710/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T15:51:59.854Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-10T15:51:59.854Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Market proving resilient but still poised to fall in second half]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/k5EiwgJfCGgpfftsf-7glqQXI8Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7GGDIBCPMZFNHLOZFUIFUNJJLM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Toyota was a big winner in June, thanks in large part to sales of hybrid models, such as this Camry hybrid. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/anc-canadian-auto-news-week-july-6-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T15:30:06.369Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-10T15:30:06.369Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 stories shaping Canadian auto this week: No win in sub deal; Subaru Solterra price cut; more]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/nhh_WJ3Rc0P8gggM8Qr6twvdC4Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ZR4LGSQQWNBCPCQMEDVCWZXWIY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A scale model of a TKMS (ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems) HDW Class 212CD submarine is shown at the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries annual defence industry trade show CANSEC, in Ottawa, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-reducing-models-0710/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T07:05:47.211Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-10T07:05:47.211Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW Group to slash model lineups, capacity amid pressure from China, tariffs and falling profits ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/dvUMPe5tVWs_qHiTfKYu5I47fjY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2UVG7FOUZRADDEBTNLEPNWE67A.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Audi production at Neckarsulm, Germany. The factory has been targeted for closure, according to news reports.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/europe/ane-volkswagen-israel-defense-0710/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T15:02:28.433Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-10T15:02:28.433Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Qatar vetoes VW joint venture with Israeli defense company, report says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/kArjgBeLftLgVBzGNSOuC22Hln8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/B45T5RMJ7JFB5GMWCFP6TQ7VNU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Volkswagen's factory in Osnabrück, Germany. VW has reportedly been considering closing plants in Germany.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/an-vw-q2-sales-0710/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T13:29:42.185Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-10T13:29:42.185Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW U.S. sales rebound, Audi’s skid eases on strong Q5, Q8 sales]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/wfLGx-G54PaM6g4XNIrtMOMhl9I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XVMQLMMFBNFH7B7GDOOPIPBIP4.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. sales of the Tiguan crossover, VW's bestseller, more than doubled to 29,002 in the second quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/anc-half-year-review/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T12:17:37.221Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-10T12:17:37.221Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The half year in review: Tariffs, affordability test Canada’s auto industry]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/rqgtL9wOFSvTkhlOo1rBYV-rrsk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/5PXQE2ABSNH7VEPFBXM7CAA33U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Six months in: The 2026 half year in review]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/bmw/an-q2-us-luxury-crown-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T14:34:54.722Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T14:34:54.722Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BMW pads lead in U.S. luxury sales race with strong Q2]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/71A2vEZRp_Ym4QZRt4Zqi2lj4wM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FJZ5ZMSSEBDOROTC2KZNNIJZBQ.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BMW sales rose 13 percent to 102,713 in the second quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/Experian/an-precision-marketing-whitepaper/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T13:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Precision Marketing Starts with Better Automotive Data]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/OGR8cbDrJHJxj5lyhwVi20WRScc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4NAV7RXYMRADPOCCJPDO3KUSFQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Auto Fraud Is Costing Dealers Thousands—Here’s What the Latest Data Reveals]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/an-june-us-sales-0701/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-01T10:48:54.8Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-01T10:48:54.8Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Market powers ahead in June behind hybrid surge but remains off for year]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/C5czuonR8xi60gk_l4dpRQ_DP78=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/H4MXSWCH35B5PB6STAGYC3JGSQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Honda, with first-half sales of 687,205, up 2.5 percent, is targeting an 8 percent rise in third-quarter U.S. sales and 35 percent in the fourth quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-bentley-first-ev-torcal-suv-reveal-0707/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T08:21:03.041Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-07T08:21:03.041Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bentley Torcal will become automaker’s first EV with September debut]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/d_jCJGXCE_0_9WLGNSm0msW-AL0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/N4POYCZXIBBGJA2ZLVDJ5GJLIU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Bentley teaser image of the Torcal shows a smooth tailgate and slim honeycomb-pattern taillights, suggesting a cleaner, more minimalist design than the brand's current models.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/ane-maserati-l4-autonomous-safety-belgium-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T10:15:41.188Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T10:15:41.188Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aidoptation’s Edge Drive technology lets L3 systems handle highway crash avoidance without driver takeover]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/c7oubXwwyt7liaobln2s8nHdIxQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GWV4T5VRKJF6PKRDP5OEV4EPWU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aidoptation will test its system with an L4-ready full-electric Maserati GranTurismo Folgore, expanding to two vehicles by year-end.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/guest-commentary/an-guest-commentary-ai-dealership-apprenticeship-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T13:22:01.287Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-10T13:22:01.287Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: Let AI handle the busywork, but don’t let it train your next manager]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/DTMT8XaTn_dW48w44ZBgBbLhHNs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/IV42I6VT75CCRKPDS6RFJHYCMA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dealerships risk weakening future managers by letting AI handle the repetitive tasks where staff learn judgment and trust.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/ane-bmw-vw-sales-fall-china-slump-rivals-0710/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T13:11:14.168Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-10T13:11:14.168Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BMW, VW sales decline on worsening slump in China]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/FLKNcqXi1rnQWIZpFDTz5UBqsGk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2ODT2N5TOVAAJFEGB4ZKL3LK54.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[VW China showroom]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-gm-ev-hybrid-strategy-0624/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-24T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GM is an outlier on hybrids. Here’s why that could soon change]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/jzVAOr9sNMyc6SDNWRcbzBxNlMc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LKSZHKTHNVDT7HNK3EOD5VQUBM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[When Chevrolet unveiled the redesigned 2027 Silverado pickup, it did not show off a hybrid model, as some analysts expected.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/ane-russia-evs-fuel-shortages-ukraine-war-0710/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T12:05:24.89Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-10T12:05:24.89Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[EV drivers dodge Russia’s hours-long fuel lines]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/FeRi0qCAmYiU4dcGRJph6XwU11w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/Z4WPU3DB4RAD5FRNCPJJCD2RJA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[EVs charging in Russia]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/great-wall-motor-co/ane-great-wall-ora-5-0708/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T12:49:13.221Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-10T12:49:13.221Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[China’s Great Wall launches Ora 5 crossover, pivots Europe strategy to hybrids]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/bmWwnF-gP10Q8l9xdJzsN5oXrKw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XQGPKSOLNRGCFBTR73ZFIO63OM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Ora 5 compact SUV from Great Wall Motor. Three powertrains are available: gasoline only, full hybrid and battery electric.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/mergers-acquisitions/an-dealership-buy-sell-database-updates-0710/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-10T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dealership buy-sell database updates: 3 top 150 retailers, Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz stores involved in recently tracked deals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/UCW4ibHzTWALtcQiuC7K5EGhs2Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FAS6MJA5QJESJGNPIHPWUKY54Y.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nelson Cars Automotive Group on June 30 bought this GMC store in Wagoner, Okla., from Kevin Grover.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/ane-knowledge-based-ai-forvia-mercedes-0618/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-10T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How knowledge-based AI helps autonomous vehicles follow traffic laws]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/oMtvgJ1-WxmtoGtQtfTx84Zau4s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/YHK6JDROUBB4VCESQFTLCJGVAY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The in-vehicle AI market is expected to grow to $238 billion by 2030 from $43 billion in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/canada-conversations/anc-auto-news-canada-podcast-jd-power-robert-karwel-sales/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-10T02:02:25.81Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-10T02:02:25.81Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ANC Podcast: July 10, 2026 | The week’s top stories and J.D. Power’s Robert Karwel on sales, pricing, incentives]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/AQjW-Eq8QhasQ7NryjxPRNyM6Y4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FYWAYWCEMJC6ZBZZ6UDRVF3BUI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[J.D. Power Canada Director of OEM Solutions Robert Karwel]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safety/an-automakers-defense-manufacturing-0707/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-07T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Defense budgets are soaring. But automakers’ march to battle comes with risks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/QZAhsiBMiSWyMZUOlWIe3G-q8rk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/OVNGQBI2PVET7IOQMLN6PZW4I4.webp</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Germany has a history of using automakers' expertise for warfare. The production line at a Rheinmetall factory in Germany is shown.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/toyota/an-toyota-new-texas-assembly-plant-0701/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T20:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-06T20:30:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Toyota approves $3.6 billion plant expansion in Texas, will move Tacoma back from Baja]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/nzwV_pvsDuzEwJA5Tb4kMHHPna4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2QRD7J5DARDVDEBKOQD5PDFTXE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The expansion of the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas truck assembly plant near San Antonio will add 2,000 jobs with production starting in 2030. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-kjell-bergh-polestar-usmca/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T20:26:45.439Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T20:26:45.439Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Borton Volvo’s Kjell Bergh reacts to Polestar ban; USMCA limbo]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/e0oJTuNUBHGtToBdXlS7bfFZSQg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/E6NPSCFVHVGHZBGF24XUK7RZ3M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kjell Bergh, CEO of Borton Volvo in Minnesota.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-autonation-wins-california-privacy-case-dismissal-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T19:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for July 9: AutoNation beats privacy  lawsuit over recorded customer calls]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/pKrg3nWxlx2oRJxNIwznHjjQBC0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/STUJGHRXZRA3RCVXCXQHNYMZBU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A federal judge tossed a class-action suit accusing AutoNation of recording customer calls without consent, citing lack of jurisdiction.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/anc-kia-pv5-targets-market-gap-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T15:34:44.768Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T15:34:44.768Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can Kia’s PV5 work van succeed where GM’s larger BrightDrop failed?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/7kniIY_r7XUx5HLHsKpQd065Ipg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DYG2A6O6SZFWBEXDGMQO5D6DNI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The compact van, which measures 185 inches (4,695 millimetres) long and 75 inches (1,905 millimetres) high, is designed to match an “unmet need” in the market, according to the company.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/mobility/an-driverless-cars-steering-wheels-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T16:18:20.346Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T16:18:20.346Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. regulators weigh allowing driverless cars without steering wheels]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/KJumykS5gqiDl57RyoB7bEDhNeM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RJKDM2EIXNCDJCKO7V2EZZFXA4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Traffic on I-76 in Philadelphia. The Trump administration is exploring ways to modernize rules for driverless cars.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-mexico-trade-worries-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T15:13:48.226Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T15:13:48.226Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mexico’s auto industry braces for more blows as Toyota shifts Tacoma output to U.S. ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/yhxoDQwQQnuG3K7mOfK2GSTGKJU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2S2IC3KTLNDCJORK64SW7HRZGU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A truck transports Toyota vehicles in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, in June 2025. Toyota's decision to move Tacoma production to Texas could foreshadow a regional reset.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mazda/an-mazda-cx-5-iihs-top-safety-pick-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T04:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T04:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Redesigned 2026 Mazda CX-5 awarded top safety honors by IIHS]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/V_k2WCIGc0KXwS6gJQsuisYlbqA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QDC43FMS5JDYFJZUTXTFE4EDAQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2026 Mazda CX-5 underwent an updated moderate frontal crash test at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in Ruckersville, Va., on May 28.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/incentives/an-u-s-customer-incentives-july-13-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T18:55:09.184Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T18:55:09.184Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Customer Incentives – 07/13/26]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mclaren/an-mclaren-788hs-sendoff-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T18:48:55.563Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T18:48:55.563Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[McLaren 788HS, with more power and track-ready aerodynamics, marks end of key midengine model series]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/3RSeNdCPJz6octQxiWCDT0j3RCM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4ZZCQIAZMZH5FP6YBABBVZI3SI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[McLaren outfitted the two-door supercar with special bodywork including a roof scoop.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-autonation-privacy-lawsuit-dismissal-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T18:14:13.097Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T18:14:13.097Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Judge dismisses privacy lawsuit against AutoNation over AI-powered call recording]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/gh7AeWp0oMAebEwVfP4QhcFuotk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HAXR4SYG7ZHAVMM2YX63EWD24I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A California federal judge dismissed a privacy lawsuit over AutoNation's use of AI call recording, ruling the dealership group didn't explicitly target California consumers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-infiniti-qx65-pitched-as-conquest-king-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T15:37:08.103Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T15:37:08.103Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why the QX65 is Infiniti’s most important model of 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/70IP_GD5xFm--cWdHuWsIL3IDqk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/UWD3L5Y6NBA2TEMMFT3BU2FWUA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The QX65 receives a V-6 option next year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/manufacturing-data/production-downtime/an-north-america-assembly-plant-downtime-070626/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T16:50:25.371Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T16:50:25.371Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[North America production downtime – 07/06/26]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-mg-go-concept-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T10:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T10:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MG shows small EV concept at Goodwood to rival Renault 5, Mini Cooper]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/uLTp3bwDPFsJ7JWEGNHOIAF5V08=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XZTRJ7AECJETPLAZYRJHYQLL6E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A production version of the MG Go! concept, shown, is due in 2027 and will compete with small EVs such as the Renault 5 and Mini Cooper.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/scout/an-washington-state-dealer-scout-lawsuit-0707/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T18:03:26.557Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-07T18:03:26.557Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Washington State Auto Dealers Association sues to block Scout Motors’ direct sales]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/PSKpblEIbp3lz6YEPnzKzRU-pAE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/OFLUIZOXQNDDPDVTZ5KURB2YEM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Scout in May attended a cars and coffee event in Seattle and brought prototypes of the Traveler SUV, shown, and Terra pickup.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/cartoons/an-leo-michael-honda-crv-sales-lead-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T16:03:06.022Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T16:03:06.022Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Leo Michael cartoon: Honda CR-V takes first-half sales lead in U.S.]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-german-job-cuts-plant-closures-preview-0708/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T09:14:26.536Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-08T09:14:26.536Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW msj  68 characters faces defining test as CEO Oliver Blume pushes for deep cost cuts]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/_h7YhxRKeu5LwlKP5l2ex1paWdc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GHPJTCJBBBDFFM5MVM6X43HV54.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[VW Group CEO Oliver Blume says the automaker needs an overhaul, including a carve out of the VW brand, to withstand mounting competition from Chinese rivals. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/jaguar-land-rover/ane-tata-jlr-closer-ties-despite-platform-deal-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tata Motors, Jaguar Land Rover pursue closer ties despite shelved platform-sharing deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/VltjD7xXfubyVht0eGsH7BINIn8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/C7R2YMZIGRECHLANM2KW76WEL4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles CEO Shailesh Chandra unveils the Avinya concept during the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi. The Avinya will now use a Chery platform instead of a JLR architecture.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/ane-job-cuts-hardware-software-china-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T07:21:56.035Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T07:21:56.035Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why deep job cuts at European automakers won’t fix the industry’s real issue]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/IaEE_rcKPXSquarQQiAaZ-j_0J8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/EBVE5WC7XBER7KGINEWZC5XODM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Automakers must become better at software, experts say, which means achieving more with far less cost.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/europe/ane-vw-restructuring-talks-preview-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T06:13:32.193Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T06:13:32.193Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW faces showdown to decide future of creaking auto giant]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ddsV-HLTdIsjCvfBmsUDemCCXVQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4KH2RAXCWNG3XASLAMJXTYHC7E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[CEO Oliver Blume must convince the committee’s powerful labor faction to accept deeper cuts across the group, which includes the Audi and Porsche brands]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/service-and-parts/tb-kumho-mid-year-report-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T16:02:27.252Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-07T16:02:27.252Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kumho expanding products and dealer support ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/o04vc2Ce0bVdULPjwEtzOFVoieQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JWKFDTMJDZEAHE7UVW6EQVVFNA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kumho is expanding its global presence with the planned establishment of  European tire plant.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/service-and-parts/tb-goodyear-mark-stewart-ceo-mid-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T15:11:36.883Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-08T15:11:36.883Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Goodyear CEO: Tire industry modernizing, not retreating]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/xTy31_8dD_G5aC_oB_80mSUbBCY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/KM4WUIMLGFB2ZF7WEFBGAF3PYI.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-transport-fraud-online-identity-disguise-0707/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T15:55:26.277Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-07T15:55:26.277Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rising auto transport scams hurt dealers as thieves use shell companies and phishing to steal 6-figure vehicles ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/HaESpEXufgZa9oU_UpwKVUGb5Ug=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/WHCBLW2XIFCJDG5CF3JXAX46DM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Auto transport scammers are evolving their online strategies to disguise their identity as dealers and others implement countermeasures, experts say. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/mergers-acquisitions/an-ase-wrenchway-acquisition-0706/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T18:26:58.222Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-06T18:26:58.222Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ASE acquires WrenchWay to tackle technician shortage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/9d88ibK598ml3wsidJRkMrnjWEQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/B6UQVRVNDRHNZEGHE67T2R6T4E.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[WrenchWay and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence have teamed up on efforts to increase technician numbers before. Now, they’ll put a finer point on education outreach.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/jaguar-land-rover/ane-tata-jlr-revenue-target-2031-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T13:05:51.064Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T13:05:51.064Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata targets $100 billion revenue from auto units by 2031]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/lZ2rT2ntZFtBHbstUCdl9-aFhMc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6LIXUKNFXVDBVLPGTQKQV6QDGQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Jaguar on the outside of the Jaguar Land Rover vehicle plant in Castle Bromwich, U.K.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/sponsored/webinars/an-always-on-24-7-ai-lead-response-strategy/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T15:03:33.975Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-02T15:03:33.975Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Always On: The 24/7 AI Lead Response 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2027]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/dDR4cwyyCRba7O9v-SqBLUKgqck=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/L5BNIK5L4ZDORNM6UDULSMZ3YY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Highlanders CEO Hiroya Masuoka, left, and Mitsubishi Motors CEO Takao Kato show a memorandum of understanding, joined by Highlanders’ humanoid robot prototype N and a four-legged robot.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/hyundai/genesis/an-genesis-gv70-hybrid-spied-0708/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T19:49:23.112Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-08T19:49:23.112Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Genesis preps 2027 GV70 Hybrid to take on Lexus RX]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/gbZUcv2gvIIr8Pn1n5NLPRpRRVs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/KNJSWBKF5JAYNMWAERYAFVAZUU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2027 GV70 Hybrid is being tested on a German racetrack.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/anc-canada-auto-left-out-submarine-deal-0708/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T15:44:13.989Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-08T15:44:13.989Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Canadian auto sector left empty-handed in submarine deal despite Ottawa full court press]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/nhh_WJ3Rc0P8gggM8Qr6twvdC4Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ZR4LGSQQWNBCPCQMEDVCWZXWIY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The federal government will buy up to 12 submarines from Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS), pending negotiation of a firm contract.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/service-and-parts/an-guest-commentary-fincher-0707/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-07T16:42:32.529Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-07T16:42:32.529Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: As 6-figure auto repair jobs sit unfilled, it’s time to rebrand the ‘new-collar’ workforce]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/O3MkA-RiALV7eUp6xQyzMZRNSGE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/BHHKCMYGARDFVHS2CUJEYAZF6I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mark Fincher is vice president of CCC Intelligent Solutions.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/tesla/an-tesla-launches-model-y-l-crossover-dominates-sales-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tesla doubles down on Model Y for U.S. growth with launch of long-wheelbase, 3-row L variant]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/IgX29gilY6iX1pO5QWrwQZ8bSMk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TDRARECO6JF4ROY4RMZIZAISWU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Tesla Model Y L is about seven inches longer than the standard version of the bestselling crossover.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/an-capital-one-wp-july-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T09:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T09:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gen Z Is Ready to Buy. Is Your Dealership Ready to Sell?]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-europe-automaking-industry-crisis-german-lobby-0907/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T07:04:12.113Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T07:04:12.113Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Europe’s car industry faces dramatic crisis, German lobby says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/j6_79_PqSDhJvj_Fds1NCHN8IDs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/Z3IH2GDGPJEMHF36562OQVSKI4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[VW vehicle production in Wolfsburg, Germany. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/renault/dacia/ane-dacia-striker-0708/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T05:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-08T05:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dacia unveils the Striker, its largest model yet, at less than €25,000 ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Bn7zibWZNfDuNDVAVqNZlNnhjEM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4LZ26EZ4FZE7HEUU64HODYOZ2A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At 4,620 mm long, the Striker is Dacia's largest car, but it is lower than the Bigster and Jogger, the brand's other compact offerings.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-aston-martin-creditors-unite-on-debt-fears-0709/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-09T07:29:44.295Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-09T07:29:44.295Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aston Martin creditors unite as debt pressure mounts]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ALlYa0bqkf2-X0ccPSDvZc89VCk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/563AMCXO2BEFNAW2KXDFX4EDTI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aston Martin badge.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-german-plants-closure-risk-0708/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T09:06:05.56Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-08T09:06:05.56Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW’s German factory debate intensifies — which plants face closure under Blume’s restructuring plan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/wsRzQeU1agKl-GN6Gr4Dfekhmq0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RHQ47OVHDVBZXJ2TEX5A3LAV7E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[VW's Zwickau factory is losing ID3 production, making it a candidate for closure.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-general-motors-gm-china-q1-sales-decline-electric-vehicles-ev-0708/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T10:44:42.116Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-08T10:44:42.116Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GM’s China sales slide continues with 20% Q2 drop as EV competition intensifies]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/lzj4emIzfdhBDKcq1N2KWo-B-BA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/SPHCULZ7U5FK3IU7W5DDLDOKWI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Buick launched the Electra E7 at the Beijing auto show in April. The plug-in hybrid crossover is the third vehicle under Buick’s China-only electrified subbrand.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/ane-sdv-aidv-ai-rivian-software-0626/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-02T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-02T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What separates AI-defined vehicles from software-defined vehicles — and why legacy automakers face challenges]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/KRFUUgNG6k3kT7VzWVkAVqxdzXQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XSB3Y3PR4RBCDMTJYBAKESFTWM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rivian is one of the first non-Chinese automakers to embrace the term AI-defined vehicles, which it has applied to its R2 SUV.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/hyundai/kia/an-2027-kia-niro-refresh-0706/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T17:22:29.714Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-06T17:22:29.714Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Freshened 2027 Kia Niro hybrid adds sleekness, technology]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/0bSqtWflOw6vAJMSIcgni2VTs3c=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/F4CRHZ7R5VFWBJ2LWZBDGRBL44.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2027 Niro refresh features new front and rear styling, stylized daytime running lights and body-colored C-pillars. The powertrain is a 1.6-liter mated to an electric motor for a combined 139 hp. The transmission is a six-speed dual-clutch automatic.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-nascar-joey-logano-scout-washington-lawsuit/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T19:58:19.08Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-08T19:58:19.08Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NASCAR champ Joey Logano’s dealership journey; Scout lawsuit spreads to Washington state]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/u0sgkmNIzb5GoqzBWlkhPDkfRzc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HPPEXNH5J5EYDADSLCH55752BI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Three-time NASCAR champion Joey Logano at Huntersville Ford, where he has an ownership stake.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-california-dealership-odometer-dispute-0708/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T13:35:51.968Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-08T13:35:51.968Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[California dealer settles lawsuit claiming customer rolled back odometers on two Range Rovers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/YOZVVqp0QST_sVZIDWVi4xpaZCc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TCDN7DFOUJATLMKXLU4BA6RD5Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jaguar-Land Rover Anaheim Hills claims a customer sold two Range Rovers with odometers rolled back by more than 13,000 miles each.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-logano-cowan-dealership-0708/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T19:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-08T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for July 8: NASCAR driver Joey Logano, Stacy Cowan open up on their Ford dealership partnership]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/-X3cWFxeVVPdWToMyEWwzHDUO70=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/W5YHU33ILZBGZIT73TLP3XFFX4.JPEG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[NASCAR driver Joey Logano, right, has teamed with Stacy Cowan to become a business partner at Huntersville Ford in North Carolina. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/ane-china-innovates-legacy-automakers-0708/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T09:30:12.88Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-08T09:30:12.88Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From factory to tech frontier: China becomes legacy automakers’ innovation engine]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/yOhiHXarpGCYMkVd7cYqJInZdus=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/5GDRMYWNVZAQ3PXKN7YP3K6HV4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Renault's Shanghai tech center developed the Twingo E-Tech compact car.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/news/an-trump-pardons-six-emissions-tampering-cases-0706/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-06T16:27:20.593Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-06T16:27:20.593Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump pardons 6 people pursued for ‘fixing their car’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/uVj9OgnL39mf7p6VQLxv8G12kBI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TKT3ZK4NANAODBQO7ERP3UULEE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump directed the EPA to ease rules on altering vehicle emissions systems.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-retail-inventory-july-0708/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T16:31:47.298Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-08T16:31:47.298Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New-vehicle inventories in the U.S. move up slightly to 2.95 million]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/OGMe8r2x3zdlT-jd0lZLa_MQlCc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3H4MPTNY6FBH3D3VEPE7YM2POA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The latest days’ supply figure signals automakers and dealers are maintaining inventory near or below 3 million to maximize pricing discipline.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/editorials/an-editorial-keeping-customers-longer-car-loans-0708/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-08T16:16:29.002Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-08T16:16:29.002Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In our opinion: Longer loan terms warrant longer warranties]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/UomR75CSSKEly1alWvwyNYF58JU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HDBEQAFPQVBJRAGWFN42MR7M3E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[With the second quarter bringing a record percentage of 84-month-plus car loans, automakers should lengthen bumper-to-bumper warranties to help dealers keep customers engaged with dealerships.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>