<?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/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-wd-toyota-texas-ford-supplier-crackdown/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-16T10:00:00Z</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>2026-05-16T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Weekend Drive: Toyota’s $2 billion Texas plant; Ford’s supplier crackdown]]></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[Toyota filed for Texas tax incentives for a $2 billion assembly plant adjacent to its San Antonio truck complex.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-gm-it-layoffs-0511/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-11T17:47:39.64Z</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>2026-05-11T17:47:39.64Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GM to cut hundreds of IT workers in department overhaul​]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Od97nphaLcnxKSPttZxJOeKqmtM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/NBEVVWAGDZHLHI3WCN42KTOODE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[GM is cutting 500 to 600 IT workers globally as it restructures the department while pushing for cost discipline amid sales pressure and EV losses.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/bmw/ane-bmw-alpina-concept-previews-new-brand-0515/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T17:30:00Z</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>2026-05-15T17:30:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BMW reveals Alpina concept, showcasing first model for luxury brand below Rolls-Royce]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/WPpQhEe-00uSIIWc179ZFouQAQQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GPWG2RQVHFBAPIR2FZXAQMXJ2U.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Vision BMW Alpina concept hints at the first production model from BMW’s newest brand. The Alpina model will be derived from the 7 Series.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/hyundai/an-hyundai-us-service-overhaul-0515/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T13:40:01.237Z</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>2026-05-15T13:40:01.237Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai reboots U.S. service as sales grow, customer complaints mount]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/oJwVzTin6tyKtyy2mM8V0-gcQ7s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/AJWNPPCMN5DJ5P2IFDWAHPYWIQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[When Hyundai couldn't fix her 2024 Palisade, Cheryl Nicholls traded it in on a Santa Fe, shown. She is among Hyundai customers who have complained about quality and service issues. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-toyota-texas-plant-subaru-evs/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T19:02:33.357Z</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>2026-05-15T19:02:33.357Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Toyota eyes $2 billion Texas plant; AutoPayPlus CEO on affordability]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/1S4OB4yevU4leo-kwN6_uRTKNnU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XKPYZSLSOBCKRB6BLU2QOSPYJM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Toyota is considering a new $2 billion assembly plant in Texas.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-autopayplus-ceo-payment-frequency-affordability-0515/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T19:00:00Z</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>2026-05-15T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for May 15: An F&I exec’s solution for fixing the affordability crisis (Hint: It’s not cutting interest rates)]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/5PgdcrpSQecj3PfXuV2_xXIOZ-o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3EOMAF4MMVAHHNQTQSSFCIUA6E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AutoPayPlus CEO Robert Steenbergh says aligning car payments with paychecks — not lower interest rates — will solve dealers' affordability crisis.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/honda/an-honda-restructuring-plan-first-loss-4q-earnings-ev-hybrid-toshihiro-mibe-0514/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T09:52:34.327Z</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>2026-05-14T09:52:34.327Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe dumps 2040 combustion-free goal, teases 15 new hybrids after leading automaker to 1st loss]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/HcfqDsrPaqE6yLx8ZxIpaoJj0ew=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JDOZQ2AI3BBKVL7YJJIYUEUDOA.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Honda Hybrid Sedan Prototype, unveiled May 14 in Tokyo, previews a possible future Civic or Accord and will go on sale within the next two 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introduce its own independently developed EVs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mercedes-benz/an-mercedes-high-end-vehicles-0515/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T17:18:47.639Z</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>2026-05-15T17:18:47.639Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz adds to AMG and Maybach lineup cachet even as pricing puts squeeze on broader market]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/KbsMplXvwHgANwgPSf-kRrxgHmw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/UHS3WS7HRZAPXEOCYMAAL2EXPU.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Adam Chamberlain said sales of the G-Class SUV were up 15 percent in the first quarter of 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/jaguar-land-rover/an-jaguar-type-01-0513/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-13T17:52:58.528Z</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>2026-05-13T17:52:58.528Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jaguar’s all-new EV gets a name: Type 01]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/OjVmUrdRYQORFm2YRZLtG2cszo8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/OLW4A2QOU5FB7JHKUI7ZYPDYII.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Jaguar EV prototype, undergoing winter road testing, previews the all-new Type O1.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-christian-meunier-sustainable-growth-0430/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-30T11:00:00Z</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>2026-04-30T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nissan targets sustainable 10% retail growth to escape boom-and-bust cycles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/wO5CHJwY2rWkHShRi6nnqTdeq9U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/WNGGEA7P45EAHEKAW5HHUZ3BJA.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nissan Americas Chairman Christian Meunier's playbook for steady, long-term growth includes a revamped dealer compensation program, new after-sales initiatives and a shift away from fleet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mercedes-benz/an-mercedes-shutters-long-beach-office-0515/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T15:53:30.567Z</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>2026-05-15T15:53:30.567Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz to close Calif. 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The most recent debut was the NX8 SUV.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-top-stories-kia-dealership-lawsuit-0515/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T15:15:40.529Z</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>2026-05-15T15:15:40.529Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Top 5 stories of the week: Kia dealership faces Truth in Lending Act lawsuit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/s-1BC4sMJYGpfUMiPVL2x3LulzM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/X7QQ3D5DWJGSHL5W4QLZJOUBEM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atlantic Kia in West Islip, N.Y., is accused in a lawsuit of inflating the price of a 2023 Carnival by more than $8,000 and forging documents. The dealership said it did nothing wrong.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/manufacturing-data/production-downtime/an-north-america-assembly-plant-downtime-051826/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T15:14:42.195Z</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>2026-05-15T15:14:42.195Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[North America production downtime – 05/18/26]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/toyota/an-toyota-new-assembly-plant-0514/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T23:45:28.102Z</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>2026-05-14T23:45:28.102Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Project Orca’: Toyota looks to Texas for new $2 billion U.S. assembly plant, filing shows]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/b54IAIRc2wuoEG1R3_fDCsXBAts=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/INCPBZPNXVAJTFNATJMGB3G2BY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Toyota's "Project Orca," a $2 billion assembly plant that would employ an estimated 2,000 workers, would be located adjacent to its existing truck plant near San Antonio.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-xpeng-plant-sale-europe-0514/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T07:00:51.74Z</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>2026-05-14T07:00:51.74Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[China’s Xpeng in talks with VW to buy European factory, report says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/CnY1Wa2CAftIR48Ud7bILYah7DA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/N6XRJICXVBAVVNMKVC7WTZA2VE.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/jaguar-land-rover/ane-jlr-spending-cuts-0515/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T13:27:21.926Z</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>2026-05-15T13:27:21.926Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[JLR targets more than $2 billion in spending cuts as tariff, warranty costs mount]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/n5nOAQZEBj87ecJhl8ZHXvoGpQk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/32QGELGZDZCY5J5GMIPFAOYBUY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Range Rover Electric prototype is shown during winter testing in Sweden. JLR is launching new EVs this year from Range Rover and Jaguar. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/editorials/an-editorial-usmca-review-china-0514/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T10:00:01Z</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>2026-05-15T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In our opinion: Use USMCA review to unite region against China threat]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/_0r-6eBs-2KGV-B7L3Rx8jg9y30=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2XVM5PYZRVDO3NJC4QESJ3JJXU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[With the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement — now the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement — came an era of economic integration between the largest economy in the world and its two closest neighbors: Mexico and Canada.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/ane-ai-agents-sdv-llms-entertainment-0515/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T12:14:22.546Z</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>2026-05-15T12:14:22.546Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why 2026 could be a breakthrough year for in-car AI agents]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Tk5lKxsqUME76-Ura7BdCiguNFw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JCQSHAKASBC6XMB6OCT3XJXEAY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[VW plans to equip new cars such as the ID Unyx 09 built for China with AI agents starting in the second half of this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/geely/lotus/ane-lotus-europe-batteries-ev-production-0515/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T12:34:17.275Z</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>2026-05-15T12:34:17.275Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lotus is struggling to find a European battery factory, CEO says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/NkypqT_jcLieFDYggltjFN0GgG4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/KEHSKQBJ5NEVDJQTGXG54BMKHQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lotus could build a plug-in hybrid version of the Emira (pictured) and a new hybrid supercar, dubbed Type 135, in the U.K.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/byd/ane-byd-stellantis-others-europe-plant-takeovers-0513/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-13T09:43:10.118Z</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>2026-05-13T09:43:10.118Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BYD in talks with Stellantis, other European automakers to take over underused factories]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/aTxg5tBpoC-VaN-6yG2u59ufo2I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/5GUJORF55BEWDAWSY65AVZRA4I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A BYD Seal electric sedan at a one of the Chinese automaker's dealership in Berlin.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/mergers-acquisitions/an-dealership-buy-sell-database-updates-0515-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T11:00:00Z</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>2026-05-15T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dealership buy-sell database updates: Sonic Automotive and Penske Automotive sell stores in latest tracked deals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/KZ5wfQ5WqkrHHGwtUHjXcGY06wM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/5T5ZDBSJPBAAXO2J3PJDBB4QOU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morristown Ford in Tennessee is now Farris Ford.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ane-stellantis-dongfeng-jeep-peugeot-0515/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T08:52:38.139Z</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>2026-05-15T08:52:38.139Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis, Dongfeng sign $1.16 billion deal to build Peugeot, Jeep vehicles in China]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/UbRFesZWVFJN2rJ89nZzmZDj5uQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/C467NHI7UZB6NGSOD24HCAFK3M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Peugeot stand at the 2026 Beijing auto show in April, where it revealed two concepts previewing models to be built with Dongfeng.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-harry-pearce-estate-sale-0515/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T10:00:01Z</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>2026-05-15T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rooftop observatory, telescopes in estate sale for former GM Vice Chairman Harry Pearce]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/O0hdqcYq1UmqnYFcCEKghrBCvl0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/YQH2ESOXC5BQPFYFDKUIGOH7IA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A 7-foot fiberglass observatory sits atop the home of former GM Vice Chairman Harry Pearce.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-gm-ai-vehicle-design-0515/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T10:00:01Z</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>2026-05-15T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[​GM deploys AI tools to speed vehicle design and autonomous vehicle development]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/C7QcJFIFfq7xf-rx2DHr_1ajMD0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/OGPP6NFENRHHDE2UIC6ER7BVV4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[GM's AI-powered virtual wind tunnel tool gives designers real-time feedback on a design's aerodynamics.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/an-stellantis-investor-day-preview-0514/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-14T04:00:00Z</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>2026-05-14T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa ready to share long-term vision]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/OQ5ZS8VOCt-6HHYGsjL1VBb187Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/KBQ4ETPPWNAS5OHPRYZQFQ2OMI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is preparing to unveil his long-term vision for the company for the first time at its May 21 investor day.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-labor-leaders-red-lines-plant-closures-0515/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T07:36:19.743Z</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>2026-05-15T07:36:19.743Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW labor leaders stand by ‘red line’ on plant closures]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/mPkeehkFCI4fG9eqXnBP22uPC5g=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/23RJCIYRM5A5DIDUIHWCWLMQUA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Daniela Cavallo, IG Metall's union head, is among labor leaders who say they will not allow plant closures.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>