<?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/an-carvana-q3-earnings-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T20:26:07.545Z</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>2026-10-28T20:26:07.545Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Carvana Q3 net income surges 84% to $483 million, sets quarterly retail sales record]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/uI0IvjT3MQjF2c-SuvI-xJgU03Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/CIICFPBCMND5TNH24QXSXBFVGU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“We are just beginning to realize the potential of the machine we are building,” Carvana CEO Ernie Garcia said in a statement.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-rogue-software-defined-sdv-ai-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T15:03:16.401Z</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>2026-10-28T15:03:16.401Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nissan makes next Rogue its first software-defined vehicle as it chases Tesla, Chinese rivals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/sDUniXttZNITW0SCZCmo_2c7Pmo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6IDJNLUI6ZHX5E24F22UUSWXUM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nissan says the next-generation 2027 Rogue will be the company's first software-defined vehicle.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ford/an-ford-q3-earnings-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T20:05:23.563Z</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>2026-10-28T20:05:23.563Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ford shrugs off high gas prices with $2 billion in net income, resilient F-150 sales]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/IzyEW0IHbxJHqfWM3Ky4CiSMoIw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FXUD55A6ONAPZLA2LEAG27M3FQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[F-150 sales, despite high gasoline prices, were a bright spot for Ford in the third quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-fed-pause-auto-loans-affordability-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T19:36:20.538Z</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>2026-10-28T19:36:20.538Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for Oct. 28: The Fed didn’t raise rates. Now comes the year-end affordability test]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/tEjGpvzjh0CdcJANNknnUOBp5pk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FBWACRCSURAKNCVSB3UGUUDOVM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve, led by Chairman Kevin Warsh, held rates steady, but auto loan rates rose in October, leaving dealers to juggle high payments, rate incentives and a possible December hike.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/guest-commentary/an-guest-commentary-dealership-buy-sell-compliance-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T19:07:02.638Z</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>2026-10-28T19:07:02.638Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: 3 compliance questions dealership buyers, sellers must consider in a transaction]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/4syJJHxx-IwU63jdXDLlj0_cNk4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RBGXN223CZE4NEB6UEDLWYX4LM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Doug Fusco, managing partner of dealership compliance at Informativ, asserts controls should be built into the workflow instead of left to memory.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/awards/best-dealerships-to-work-for/an-2026-best-dealers-category-finalists-1022/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-22T15:15:00.514Z</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>2026-10-22T15:15:00.514Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automotive News names Best Dealerships To Work For 2026 category finalists ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/zKZ_SMLj8-bFeqgp7QCyb32HoWE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QRP2X4Z7MBFGZMPIGLALUBTFVQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chrissy Taylor of Automotive News speaks at the Best Dealerships To Work For event Oct. 9, 2025, in Nashville at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum with views of the city. This year's event will be in Dallas.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-federal-reserve-what-changed-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T18:21:28.121Z</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>2026-10-28T18:21:28.121Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fed holds rates steady as rising auto loan costs complicate dealers’ year-end sales push]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/_DkMhE-CGGWxhyIQUxBDKnTE1dQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QEAO2HRILVA4NEKZHHSGWT6TCY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is tasked with balancing the Fed's goals of keeping inflation at a 2 percent annual rate and maintaining low employment.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/an-stellantis-q3-earnings-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T18:34:24.303Z</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>2026-10-28T18:34:24.303Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis sales and profits rise in U.S., but UAW bonuses in doubt for 2nd straight year]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Dm7qzFf6IJVs3ebCVn4CLgIWPsM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/SNOIUYHUGRBBLLJTGBBYGU3KVY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa hopes a series of fresh products in 2027 can shore up profits in North America. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/tesla/an-tesla-semi-order-boosts-ev-trucks-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T18:33:11.001Z</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>2026-10-28T18:33:11.001Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tesla Semi gets a new factory and a record order — now the electric truck must beat diesel on cost]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/zA57pTzWrwB1Rz_l_TPbJ_nE41Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/PKL7NVTO2VE3TGXHYVY3ONJHUE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In September, an alliance of shippers picked Tesla as its  primary supplier with an initial order of 2,500 battery-electric Class 8 trucks.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/audi/an-audi-plant-de-nysschen-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T18:14:28.847Z</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>2026-10-28T18:14:28.847Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Johan de Nysschen: Why Audi chose to build a U.S. plant and not partner with VW siblings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Oy36PPsDKDVDzycwYEdfOp_iRa4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/NT7DMQ23HNAYNP65R2HCHXRTEE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“I would describe the [Audi] leadership as being totally convinced that they needed to change the status quo," said Johan de Nysschen, former president of Audi of America.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-mate-rimac-part-two-gm-hybrids-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T17:39:08.272Z</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>2026-10-28T17:39:08.272Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mate Rimac: Competing with China won’t work; GM plans hybrid production in Michigan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/bNypighyp5HTGxNnJFNfyA4L7Ew=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4VRGZSIJONAQZLYSW6PGPB6BYU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“Europe needs to find its niche because competing with China will not work. Period,” Bugatti Rimac CEO Mate Rimac said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-212-undercuts-rivals-europe-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T12:26:26.221Z</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>2026-10-28T12:26:26.221Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Chinese brands’ price attack in Europe now reaches the off-road niche]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/gobuRG499vwx6SaZyG_CVGAWRzQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VXGGNTU64ZHSXGXYRA53UDAWG4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 212 T01 Changfeng variant, shown at the 2026 Paris auto show, starts at about €50,000, while the gasoline-powered entry version of the T01 starts at €38,995.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/an-global-ev-market-mix-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T12:00:00Z</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>2026-10-28T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why hybrids — not EVs — are winning the global transition from combustion]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/cZJgglnR-86Lttw9WfxvV-xWvLs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/UAGLOJOEQ5CX3GP5FH4USJMPRE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor Group is among global automakers leaning into hybrids in the U.S. Kia's first Sportage hybrid rolled off the line in Georgia in June.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ane-stellantis-quality-drive-to-reduce-recalls-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T14:24:24.19Z</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>2026-10-28T14:24:24.19Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis says quality ‘war rooms’ and cost cuts are paying off]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Iv7KCPMIVWbvHY8VkqJf6ciR9h8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/PKR3IK55NNC33ISHX57HJDGLPA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stellantis's recall issues include fire risk for Jeep Wrangler hybrid vehicles.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-auto-finance-outlook-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T11:00:00Z</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>2026-10-28T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Affordability issues to continue in 2027 as consumers stretch auto loans, put less money down]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/m1BVX7MlpbqkqD9BCMntUpHRBuk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FX6KTUFQCRENPO32CMM7JFJMNU.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Some customers at McCarthy Chevrolet Overland Park in Kansas are making smaller down payments, said Jesse Powers, general sales manager. But most "are still getting approved even though there’s less money down.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/toyota/an-toyota-lexus-gr-gt3-lfa-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T12:19:23.688Z</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>2026-10-28T12:19:23.688Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Toyota’s V-8 GR GT3 supercar hits the track at Motegi, eyeing 2027 launch]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/kIvBr8P6gDk9UiefEAI6kBa9_UI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/R2FOGOHWOZAUZK4ENPQDHYYKB4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Toyota’s V8-powered GR GT3 racer, right, makes its public track debut Nov. 7-8 in Japan as part of the Japanese carmaker's efforts to homologate it for international racing.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ane-stellantis-q3-operating-income-rise-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T08:12:53.071Z</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>2026-10-28T08:12:53.071Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis burns €4 billion in Q3 as operating income edges up]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ejNzcLLagczGIx5REtnZ87tZDAs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/5LTHA22WFJDFVAPQ3CZ64VDOBM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said the company remains "on track to implement at least 40 percent of the total €6 billion in run-rate efficiencies by the end of this year."]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/china/an-kpmg-china-headquarters-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T10:00:01Z</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>2026-10-28T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Half of auto executives see China leading global auto industry by 2035]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/grzhDJ_x-HWHF616A0XHE38xHC0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MQS5YGN6NZAORCK3KJ4BVVWRS4.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Geely already ranks among the top 10 automakers by global sales, along with BYD, according to auto industry analyst Felipe Munoz.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-auto-finance-outlook-graphic-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T11:00:00Z</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>2026-10-28T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How new- and used-vehicle auto loans have changed since 2024]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/great-wall-motor-co/ane-great-wall-ora-5-manufacturing-bulgaria-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T12:48:24.501Z</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>2026-10-27T12:48:24.501Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Great Wall to build Ora 5 compact SUV in Bulgaria as it seeks comeback in Europe]]></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[Great Wall offers the Ora 5 in Europe with electric, hybrid and gasoline powertrains, but did not specify which version it plans to manufacture at the Bulgarian plant.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-global-push-china-tech-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T10:27:05.779Z</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>2026-10-28T10:27:05.779Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW, in strategy shift, plans to globalize China-developed technology]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/W3McbYy_gz4PNSjxSmlF1S3ChuA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TQ4ROEBFRZEPHGFIQAK3SBPA7Y.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The China Electronic Architecture (CEA) that VW developed in China with Xpeng will feature in its next-generation models targeting South America and Africa.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mercedes-benz/ane-mercedes-q3-2026-results-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T10:11:04.549Z</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>2026-10-28T10:11:04.549Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mercedes plans China ring-fence strategy to isolate risks for its wider business]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/9uzR5_uDuhhfY2FFDhnjvcLh7tU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/66ITBWW4JRCY3DLZIGRIRZAEOA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Mercedes S-Class at the Beijing auto show. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/news/an-slate-smarties-partnership-1028/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T10:00:01Z</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>2026-10-28T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Smarties Candy Co. gets into truck accessories with Slate Auto collab ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/yXcNRSdoSF9uhfwDDfYC5UZM0XM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ITMV7OP6YRDUTHLOG3AWF3G4QI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Slate Auto customers who order a Smarties exterior wrap also receive matching accessories including a key fob end cap.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/anc-ai-panel-retail-forum/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T10:00:00Z</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>2026-10-28T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dealers, be warned: Adopt AI or fall behind]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/tfXuCazrzq4dzENquBk344Ejt-k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2Y6WS3FKXBHVPO2AQOJRH5JUTY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AI, applied with safeguards, can boost dealers' productivity and their bottom line, say panelist at the Automotive News Canada 2026 Retail Forum. L-R, Greg Layson, ANC digital and mobile editor; Jeff Hewitt, director of connected digital experience, Hyundai Auto Canada; Keith Legg, vice-president, sales, Reynolds and Reynolds and Hans Bigler, COO, the Policaro Group]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/columns/anc-macaluso-october-column/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T10:00:00Z</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>2026-10-28T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Column: AI can spot patterns. Great leaders still need to be spotted in person]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/CAHlVJZghtfmnlwcgD24N3XB9v8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/S2PWQ5E6ORBGVOJJBN2FXI6TJI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AI can identify experience, analyze performance patterns and help narrow the field. But leadership is ultimately about people.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/aston-martin/an-aston-martin-valhalla-spider-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-28T00:00:00Z</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>2026-10-28T00:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aston Martin reveals open-top Valhalla Spider, its fastest convertible yet]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/8Xn760f2n9M08wEEJPJl-q3AmdM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/OE5OVDCQJNCFJIYVZAKBXPAVCY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The midengine Aston Martin Valhalla gets a convertible version of the 2028 model year. The 1,064-hp hybrid supercar has a top speed of 217 mph.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-gm-fleet-sales-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T10:00:01Z</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>2026-10-27T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How GM plans to maintain record pickup fleet sales after Silverado, Sierra redesigns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/NueKaYcrgw4A_vFwQBbjTQc1chs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/SDIJA65L7JEITGQSFXDXU2INM4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck crew cab will begin rolling out to fleet customers this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/renault/ane-alpine-krieff-interview-1025/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T07:00:00Z</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>2026-10-25T07:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Alpine CEO Philippe Krief on new, electric A110: ‘It has to be perfect’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/zeZ9ypfGNVv018rmNoEr5I437bU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RESQCQLQWFB6RNM56HQWDZGTNM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alpine showed a sculpture of the next A110 shape, but has not yet presented a full concept or pre-production version.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-gm-hybrids-michigan-plant-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T19:10:38.71Z</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>2026-10-27T19:10:38.71Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GM investing $750 million to build hybrid crossovers at Michigan plant]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/dKv9DUbNp-Y_s41nD6b4IVU1P4E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/YSLEU4D3UFGCRNVOUIFSPCCKIM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[GM builds the Chevrolet Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia at its Lansing Delta Township plant in central Michigan.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-tesla-roadster-flying-cars-commentary-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T19:00:00Z</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>2026-10-27T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for Oct. 27: Musk’s Roadster didn’t really fly. But it may help flying cars take off]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/kpn4VyXdVBrHtTat-NViIFY6YTY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4RUSD5BG5JHB3C2T26WLQFER3M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former dealer association CEO Tim Jackson argues Musk's Roadster stunt wasn't true flight but could help legitimate flying-car makers gain attention.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-jd-power-finance-insurance-beyond-data-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T16:44:40.219Z</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>2026-10-27T16:44:40.219Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How to find the F&I metrics that improve dealership profitability]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/5mrUBMx6Qq1zm058wUslaTPLtlQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6WK5UHFRDZBTVCYPNF3Y5QWPAY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tyler Corder, CFO of Findlay Automotive Group, focuses on three main metrics for F&I: gross profit per deal, products sold per transaction and chargeback percentage.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/ane-qnx-sdv-high-cybersecurity-risk-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T11:16:28.146Z</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>2026-10-27T11:16:28.146Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why most auto professionals expect SDVs to become cyberattack targets within 3 years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Ef-U7TlSj_hl-I2sI8w60d2T9qc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/AGRNAW6Z7JFA3NRN3J2WZRML6A.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Running infotainment and safety software on one computer creates a core cybersecurity risk, according to a survey.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/editorials/an-editorial-audi-us-plant-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T18:26:30.432Z</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>2026-10-27T18:26:30.432Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In our opinion: Audi’s Georgia plant comes with few details and a tariff question]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/wy1X3lWV7kO5p4mkGCu_TjZzE_o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/EBSLRRFYL5FPXDLNAPOTUI3644.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Donald Trump touted a $4 billion Audi plant in Georgia, but the automaker's board hasn't signed off. Here is what the tariff talks, timing and company history suggest.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/ane-chinese-9-month-sales-sales-1020/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-20T09:32:28.11Z</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>2026-10-20T09:32:28.11Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chinese brands hit record 14.6% share in Europe as Chery takes top spot]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/IFofMQuCC8jacIevEClwp6V-PMo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RJB55D2THFGKLFRQ5ARRTDJIIE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The bestselling Chinese vehicle in September was Chery’s Jaecoo 7 with a volume of 15,470. The midsize SUV is the first Chinese vehicle to enter Europe’s overall top 10 for a month. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mercedes-benz/ane-mercedes-profit-outlook-cut-materials-china-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T10:20:04.079Z</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>2026-10-27T10:20:04.079Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mercedes joins BMW, VW with outlook cut after China slump]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/E_L8HEJpp84JmQHE8KfnQVdSOIA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/YTJG62MN3BHATJSAO4I2B4ASEU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Mercedes badge ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/an-us-cpo-sales-september-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T17:42:10.4Z</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>2026-10-27T17:42:10.4Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Certified Used-Vehicle Sales, Sept. & YTD 2026]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-alpine-no-pressure-renault-slow-sales-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T05:00:00Z</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>2026-10-27T05:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Renault boss won’t pressure Alpine to boost A390 sales ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Z1NepjRkEu-4ywEXt4gGCY86UIk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/F7IZKW3GFVFPBHHTLIKNTOIA4Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Alpine A390 is losing sales to German premium rivals because they offer lower monthly payments, Renault Group CEO Francois Provost said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/executives/an-obituary-ken-nieman-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T17:19:15.948Z</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>2026-10-27T17:19:15.948Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Obituary: Longtime dealer Ken Nieman dies at 90]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/kC7V9CfYnR37SiAzCwSq21sL3P4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/BZNSWFMLEJCTPPBU7K7BFPRXHE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Longtime dealer Ken Nieman has died.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-gm-nasdaq-rimac-part-one-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T16:53:14.508Z</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>2026-10-27T16:53:14.508Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GM leaving NYSE for Nasdaq; Rimac on landing BMW’s battery business]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/nPGl6oof5Lk9gn0FOZhqA_zmqEM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4WYSERNFERHBHDWXBN7242P4DY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[General Motors is leaving the New York Stock Exchange for Nasdaq in November, keeping its ticker symbol unchanged.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-audi-us-plant-vw-headache-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T09:10:24.766Z</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>2026-10-27T09:10:24.766Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Audi’s U.S. factory plan: A win for Trump, headache for Volkswagen]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/a4G43qSD0_unEMaPZXTYnCk6YOE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2UUXAYWMEBDG5FRWO3AWSQP2VM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Audi CEO Gernot Döllner with President Donald Trump at a rally in Georgia. Döllner said the decision to appear at the rally “was taken solely in the interest of the company."]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/guest-commentary/an-guest-commentary-automakers-market-share-value-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T15:03:32.445Z</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>2026-10-27T15:03:32.445Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: Buying market share won’t save legacy automakers anymore]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/RCPI_jPcFf46RNcA9qX5Sk7QE54=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/WQBU6OFXY5B6NEYCS3EEWURP5I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Legacy automakers can no longer buy market share to build value and must rethink capital allocation to survive a shrinking, saturated market.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/an-2027-bmw-x5-reviews-critics-corner/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T14:46:40.13Z</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>2026-10-27T14:46:40.13Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2027 BMW X5 reviews: Retooled with X’s,  screens and tech galore]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/gKn_wgBdeVLnyi4wJ5Dfs8HulDw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ZNONXGCRNNGYFF4FRYHSGOHAAQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New exterior styling for the 2027 BMW X5 40 xDrive includes X-shaped headlights, a slimmed-down grille and hidden exhaust outlets.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-2026-gm-nasdaq-stock-listing/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T11:01:57.977Z</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>2026-10-27T11:01:57.977Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GM’s upcoming move to Nasdaq reflects its ‘technology-driven strategy’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Nixma52nDgw9HnLJet9IEC88DSI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/F25L5JASGZBTNNPB6YK5VCM2LQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[General Motors is leaving the New York Stock Exchange for Nasdaq in November, keeping its ticker symbol unchanged.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/mobility/an-global-ev-market-dynamics-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T11:00:00Z</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>2026-10-27T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How the U.S. is becoming an outlier in the global EV race]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/JQkxuJpUjj6ydwCO1ieqGKPro5E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/KCFPTFMLXNHNDJNPKT5NZRZKFY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Electric vehicles made up 41 percent of new-vehicle sales in Vietnam in 2025, up from less than 1 percent in 2020.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/an-managing-machines-hiring-training-evaluating-ai-agents-guide/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-23T14:38:35.588Z</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>2026-10-23T14:38:35.588Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Managing the Machines: Hiring, Training & Evaluating AI 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one]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/kpn4VyXdVBrHtTat-NViIFY6YTY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4RUSD5BG5JHB3C2T26WLQFER3M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Tesla Roadster's thruster-assisted hop doesn't make it a flying car, but it could boost interest in the real electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft industry.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-gm-forward-2026-1021/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-21T18:00:00Z</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>2026-10-21T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GM bets on AI to cut development cycles in half, bring eyes-off driving to pickups and SUVs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Dt51bWIoc8F4LpBQToLGiNz_1-M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/UTPAPANEVVHO3M7QSSGCOH56KA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[GM plans to roll out eyes-off, hands-free highway driving on future models starting with the 2028 Cadillac Escalade IQ.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mazda/an-mazda-cx70-end-cx-90-expands-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T12:00:00Z</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>2026-10-27T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mazda ends slow-selling CX-70, adds 2-row to updated CX-90 lineup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/emz8ljNh36dnbhGiAo5ATCp3wC4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ZEQKPQDFRJCDZDT4R5EOG3AZSQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2026 CX-70 offers five seats and has a base price of $44,395 with delivery. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ane-stellantis-q3-preview-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T09:20:56.564Z</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>2026-10-27T09:20:56.564Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis faces Q3 earnings test as investors seek proof of turnaround]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/3HukYzb3KYqpESzo1jgPxGsGJkc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HJIAOONEFVA5LBZLPG4TL4ERXI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa presenting his Fastlane 2030 strategic plan to investors May 21 at the automaker's North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volvo/an-volvo-xc60-us-production-delayed-1026/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T13:00:00Z</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>2026-10-27T13:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Volvo faces profitability crisis in U.S. from tariffs, slumping 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experience]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/k0fGLLdJnBZInZkKJPEdpw5uZFs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/UAQUPFDWDRFPVOU5PU5SIZ7HLU.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Canada President Susann Mayhead tells Automotive News Canada Publisher Tim Dimopoulos that luxury means delivering a curated, seamless and personalized customer experience.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/retail-on-the-record/an-rotr-ed-roberts-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T12:00:00Z</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>2026-10-27T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Retail on the Record: Bozard Ford-Lincoln COO Ed Roberts talks used cars, mobile service and leadership]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/0Z1fiMuCfI3TZaEcVz3Sdb4DmZ0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/PEGVVB3HZBFKTAMN3MJQNYJT6Y.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ed Roberts is COO of Bozard Ford Lincoln in St. Augustine, Fla.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-oregon-stolen-vehicle-flip-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T10:00:01Z</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>2026-10-27T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Used-car lot helps cops nab alleged car thief who asked too little for stolen Mazda]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/g491aO4l_5-IvvgayuBX6lQvKzU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/AY4X72LIOJBGRP3V37NDEMNQCE.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ashley Auto Sales in Eugene, Ore., posted a TikTok video of a man fleeing police after allegedly trying to sell the business a stolen vehicle.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-xpeng-self-driving-tests-china-1026/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T13:47:52.125Z</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>2026-10-26T13:47:52.125Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[China boosts self-driving push with VW, Xpeng technology trials]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/LkgiaNutH5U7kozdZrnR1RveCpk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DUJK3N7IINB4DOUANYL6ADPXMI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Xpeng said its robotaxis (shown) have received approval to carry out Level 4 testing across Guangzhou in China.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/porsche/ane-porsche-profit-911-support-1027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T08:38:07.557Z</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>2026-10-27T08:38:07.557Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Porsche profit holds firm as 911 cushions sales slump]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/rRylG7CPdaZikNW5PhXe98zMTmI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/Q7NSON6AANCRTPBISZE2TCTLT4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sales of the Porsche 911 (pictured) helped offset China’s dropoff and gaps left by the combustion-engine Macan and 718. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/lancia/ane-lancia-fiat-dealerships-1025/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T05:00:00Z</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>2026-10-25T05:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lancia expects boost for new Gamma crossover under Fiat umbrella]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ETHxcctxffBtlvdgz_Uxpixoiek=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TBW33JNFAJEHFGEXNLU3ZC2OHQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The new Lancia Gamma compact crossover is available with mild-hybrid and battery-electric drivetrains.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>