<?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/hyundai/kia/an-kia-ceo-ho-sung-song-investor-day-ev-pickup-hybrid-1-million-sales-0409/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T10:22:58.527Z</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>2026-04-09T10:22:58.527Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kia unveils midsize pickup plan for North America in pursuit of Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/1xvX5E7qNTfWzq9LTR1YMl6qzdU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MNNZT37HEFARTFUN7XSFXQDM4U.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Kia Tasman, on display April 3, 2025, at the Seoul Mobility Show, is the South Korean carmaker's first pickup and could provide the bones of an electrified version planned for the U.S.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-ai-automating-dealership-showrooms-0409/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T11:00:00Z</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>2026-04-09T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can AI kiosks replace dealership salespeople? Epikar tests U.S. market as industry remains skeptical]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/LlQJc9thlL7EAYKbMsK1hTKM-xI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6Z2KAAPL35GXHACVOG5VPMHISE.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A still from Epikar's video demo shows its AI-driven showroom kiosk at work.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-auto-lending-ai-regulation-2026-0410/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T16:00:00Z</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>2026-04-10T16:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auto lenders and dealership finance offices face AI compliance maze as federal and state rules collide ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/rxpzRmtqsY5CFi2z0e8AvbR_FQE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/EI34JL3JPNDGHK3RZGTNX5TBG4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Auto lenders and dealership F&I offices could get in trouble at the state level if their AI use violates existing statutes or compliance rules, experts say.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-top-150-dealership-groups-live-talk-0408/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T20:13:36.059Z</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>2026-04-08T20:13:36.059Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Congress Conversations: Join online at 1 p.m. EDT April 13 for talk on top 150 dealership groups]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/x36LRc56q3WGfHC_NFcNr7YSmSs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MTMBGJ6P7NGYNCNENHC7DJDFFM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The live talk will accompany the launch of our 2026 list of the top 150 dealership groups in the U.S.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-mass-market-lead-plans-europe-0410/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T16:09:50.678Z</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>2026-04-10T16:09:50.678Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How VW plans to keep mass-market lead in Europe in EV era]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/SAEUZdi-O6X8SSwLeiH1oWNslJc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4L2RJYP7KNBMZPBBRFYUF7SXJY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The ID Cross, shown as a near-production model, is the electric counterpart to the VW T-Cross small SUV. It will compete against the Renault 4 and Fiat Grande Panda. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/audi/ane-audi-china-subbrand-suv-sales-revival-0410/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T12:15:59.334Z</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>2026-04-10T12:15:59.334Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Audi’s China EV subbrand bets on new SUV to revive stalling sales]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/qrfNA4i8NMiaQX53FSZ5yaxwjsY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DRKR5MNSXNCEFADDIJYZCQWVIE.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The AUDI E7X will target China's competitive large EV segment. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/classified/automotive-news-classifieds/</loc><lastmod>2024-10-07T15:18:53.121Z</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>2024-10-07T15:18:53.121Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automotive News Classifieds]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/an-us-light-vehicle-sales-by-nameplate-q1-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T19:53:17.029Z</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>2026-04-10T19:53:17.029Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. light-vehicle sales by nameplate, Q1 2026]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/an-vw-rivian-joint-venture-update-0406/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T17:43:55.02Z</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>2026-04-06T17:43:55.02Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW Group of America CEO touts Rivian JV tech, but U.S. timing for VW brand remains unclear]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/cMEblc1QSvJRhsjIfBZLytEvcVM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7EHGYMAI3ZHR7LLWAYIX6UDZBM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The ID Every1 reference vehicle with software-defined vehicle architecture and provisional bodywork underwent winter testing.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/top-150-dealership-groups/an-daily-drive-top-150-preview-vw-id4/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T19:14:53.719Z</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>2026-04-10T19:14:53.719Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Top 150 dealership groups preview; VW ends ID4 U.S. production]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ytLi8V7Yg3db5WlXTmyfVAo6Gdk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GV6YCJMXIFHWDHB2EW3TNVELPA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A look at the trends and changes in Automotive News’ upcoming 2026 top 150 dealership groups rankings.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/manufacturing-data/production-downtime/an-north-america-assembly-plant-downtime-041326/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T19:07:47.875Z</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>2026-04-10T19:07:47.875Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[North America production downtime – 04/13/26]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-ftc-nada-dealer-advertising-webinar-0410/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T19:00:00Z</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>2026-04-10T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for April 10: NADA wanted answers from FTC about ads, but left disappointed. So FTC will try again next week ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/kEYYdCAMxgYLIUmErK6fwCtJguY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GIMD3LTPNNDDHLD34TLK3QLI2Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[NADA says the first session failed to answer compliance questions. Christopher Mufarrige pledges to personally lead the April 17 event.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/anc-canadian-auto-news-week-april-6-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:56:52.292Z</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>2026-04-10T18:56:52.292Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 stories shaping Canadian auto this week include BYD plans, Pacifica’s importance]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/kqjLIJXo-EVScd3KHTPwDYqnEP0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/P7RB36MCNBECXICQYDFDP4SOLE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A BYD vehicle in a showroom in Makati City, Philippines, on March 12. Similar ones could be in Canada sooner rather than later.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/an-jeep-grand-cherokee-trailhawk-returns-0410/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:56:06.477Z</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>2026-04-10T18:56:06.477Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk off-roader returning this year]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/SGQMk_b2EUGLh5sYcmTKI--NKY0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2XPZTCEEDVDDJJZ6GXLBSNPPJU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk will return this year although it's unclear which engine options will be available on the model.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/anc-magna-lighting-rooftop-divestment-0409/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T11:32:11.62Z</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>2026-04-10T11:32:11.62Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Magna to sell $1.1B lighting, roof units to pair of buyers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/dzLGG2vfLJJA0riin8kNQTut_Xk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RMRAPCGBSVCYRLBIGT44LOAV4I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Magna, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, said its lighting business earned about $1 billion in revenue in 2025, while its rooftop system sales totalled about $100 million. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ford/an-ford-campus-carroll-shelby-way-renamed-0409/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T19:17:06.95Z</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>2026-04-09T19:17:06.95Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ford says it rejected plan to remove Carroll Shelby’s name from streets by new HQ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/OX6730yi7M9mhneeby0_EcA8AAM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MYKGDZKFVNC25JQ7INAZDTJG4U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Carroll Shelby, left, with Edsel Ford II.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/china/an-china-premium-brands-zeekr-denza-lynk-xiaomi-aito-overseas-expansion-0408/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T14:13:34.708Z</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>2026-04-09T14:13:34.708Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chinese premium brands to watch as they target Europe and eye U.S. market]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/BjH-MWUfpDc5Q8bzOEYtrLduIIo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/H524KBYYGNBJJIMZUUQZUPPB5A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chinese premium vehicles, such as this Zeekr 9X crossover, are going global and might land next in the U.S. to challenge legacy players.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-nada-ftc-webinar-return-0410/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T16:08:34.766Z</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>2026-04-10T16:08:34.766Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[FTC official promises return engagement after dealer ad webinar disappoints industry]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ye-G8QAzAjs7xPIVPw38YBTTulE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XYYP2RJZ3BFZJIYOJKW74ECTSQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Federal Trade Commission warned almost 100 dealers they were suspected of "illegal" advertising practices. The FTC headquarters is shown in Washington, D.C.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/an-march-us-auto-sales-0401/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-01T10:37:54.886Z</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>2026-04-01T10:37:54.886Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. new-car market downshifts in Q1 as rising gasoline prices add more volatility]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/lJvROLk00XkHiFfhQmGnlrJy53g=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JQGHOJS3QJEILJR66BUHCLSP5Q.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[General Motors said there are early signs the EV market is stabilizing at around 5 to 6 percent of overall U.S. light-vehicle sales, down from a record 10.5 percent in the third-quarter of 2025, ahead of the expiration of federal tax credits. A Chevrolet Equinox EV for sale in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in March. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/guest-commentary/an-guest-commentary-robotaxi-regulations-us-europe-0407/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T17:02:21.304Z</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>2026-04-08T17:02:21.304Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: As Europe accelerates robotaxi policy, the U.S. risks falling behind]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/fI0-5gEm-4Vtr2O2YhXYiPT97Mg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DQCWV5NLEZCKBNPG3CFJWOJDDQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A pending U.N. robotaxi regulation could shift competitive advantage to Europe by 2027 while the United States remains mired in years of rulemaking uncertainty.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/columns/an-column-can-hyundai-kia-trucks-pass-calvin-test-0410/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T10:00:01Z</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>2026-04-10T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Column: Hyundai and Kia pickups? OK, but will they pass the Calvin test?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/MSPys10FvI5LsfBFd94eilndwQw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7JMD4JBEZVFMHH66K35NAFXIRQ.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Kia Tasman was on display at the Seoul Mobility Show last year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/anc-autocanada-returns-to-autotrader-0319/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T11:37:18.322Z</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>2026-03-20T11:37:18.322Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AutoCanada returns to AutoTrader as group’s used-car business struggles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/3NOd4QgSkmYsc_K8ZVfBiyei0Kc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/EBGSDVN3KVDT5GNXVIIJRAYUKE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Along with returning to AutoTrader, AutoCanada is implementing a new set of rules for acquiring and selling used inventory at the dealership level to improve performance in the segment. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/byd/ane-denza-byd-flash-charging-0409/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T15:03:43.946Z</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>2026-04-09T15:03:43.946Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BYD’s Flash charging aims to fill EV batteries in 5 minutes — here’s how it works]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/7xX7_JL3AfSrA2xgBZQtfFOI09Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3W4EZV2GZRDVFLLJOKAX74X57I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Denza Z9GT launches in Europe this year, with full-electric or plug-in hybrid drivetrains.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/mergers-acquisitions/an-dealership-buy-sell-database-updates-0410/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T11:00:00Z</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>2026-04-10T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dealership buy-sell database updates: 4 top 150 dealership groups buy stores; Nick Saban’s group also acquires]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Mby-pOozxjT7YQ6D8phMFs7CjDs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GRMQ6D4VXBCOVF2YGAFTGFA2RY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Porsche Des Moines in Iowa was among the latest dealerships to change hands, according to Automotive News.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/incentives/an-u-s-customer-incentives-april-13-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T13:13:35.27Z</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>2026-04-10T13:13:35.27Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Customer Incentives – 04/13/26]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/canada/anc-byd-canada-20-dealerships-ev-factory-plans/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T14:37:12.842Z</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>2026-04-09T14:37:12.842Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BYD to open 20 Canada stores this year, report says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/kqjLIJXo-EVScd3KHTPwDYqnEP0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/P7RB36MCNBECXICQYDFDP4SOLE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Last month, BYD said it’s actively considering building a factory in Canada.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/jaguar-land-rover/ane-uk-jlr-tata-battery-production-subsidy-government-0410/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T08:20:06.449Z</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>2026-04-10T08:20:06.449Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tata’s Jaguar Land Rover battery factory gets $510 million subsidy from British government]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/KTqWx1XPV2ya_HWf4VZQ9l7s-Wc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6DX4QRG6RJGHLOKBK43DHFZU3M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jaguar's upcoming GT electric sedan will get batteries from Tata's new U.K. factory. Shown is the GT prototype.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volvo/polestar/ane-polestar-used-cars-evs-iran-crisis-oil-prices-0410/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T11:31:58.795Z</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>2026-04-10T11:31:58.795Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Polestar CEO talks up used-car market as higher fuel prices spur shift to cheaper EVs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/48Wvy_Mqoi-x1IvlwDUmcI_zBxM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/O23YEPLZXZBJ5NFSVFAT6DAXOE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Polestar 2 is pictured charging.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/seat/ane-vw-cupra-raval-launch-ev-0409/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T10:20:43.407Z</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>2026-04-09T10:20:43.407Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW’s Cupra launches sporty Raval electric hatchback to challenge Renault 5]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/q-Kf-PTKKk1vP1hX4feCC31QtdM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/65FAQWVNC5ETPEHG4I5A5HK5QI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Raval uses Cupra’s latest design language, with a “shark nose,” matrix LED headlights and illuminated logos.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ane-stellantis-italy-production-rebound-0409/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T13:42:24.842Z</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>2026-04-09T13:42:24.842Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis production rebounds in Italy with new models driving growth]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/9yRA2CFhBs6Sa-KUPqQcvM6f_3w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ZK73YT4YIRHPFDK4JQ6SYDZKFA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jeep Compass output in Melfi helped to lift Italy's car production.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/ane-china-ev-sales-iran-conflict-oil-prices-0410/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T08:51:12.821Z</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>2026-04-10T08:51:12.821Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[China’s EV exports jump to record as oil shock entices buyers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/7S2MWiFWFdsAy0i-1ck8CbPqOEk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4NE6JEA3UFCVPFB5GNU45RPOS4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Electric vehicles bound for shipment at the Port of Taicang in China.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/tesla/ane-tesla-cheaper-model-ev-suv-0410/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T07:08:36.702Z</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>2026-04-10T07:08:36.702Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tesla is developing a new smaller, cheaper EV, report says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Sod_QifEl-GAZdM1NNBBLaxifAE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/Z4TPUOMA5ZARVGJHSOJSHPZFHU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The new EV could form part of Tesla's plans for autonomous vehicles alongside the Cybercab (pictured).]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/an-vw-id4-chattanooga-production-ends-0408/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T16:02:53.784Z</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>2026-04-09T16:02:53.784Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW to end ID4 output in U.S., focus on Atlas lineup, as EV market recalibrates]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/LwQWb23psckS4vIHHK3wuvcJkBU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/KFUY763CEBB5BHMIY35CMU3AX4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Production for the U.S. market shifted from Zwickau, Germany, to Chattanooga in 2022.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/canada-conversations/anc-automotive-news-canada-podcast-james-voortman/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T02:52:56.254Z</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>2026-04-10T02:52:56.254Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ANC Podcast: April 10, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Australian dealer association CEO James Voortman]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/n_4NrIlwrYZLAz7rztl05iCEM44=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RF4G4UNQJJEENOJ4BCYDDLN64Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Australian Automotive Dealer Association CEO James Voortman]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-cars-commerce-layoffs-0409/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T22:28:38.441Z</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>2026-04-09T22:28:38.441Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cars.com cuts 11% of workforce as new CEO streamlines operations]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/k7muA24JOaN5VoF2jUOSUEBdNfs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3NLKQWYGENF77DWIVOS3YEPH74.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“Better internal processes and a more nimble organization are essential to accelerate” growth, said Cars.com CEO Tobi Hartmann, who began the role in mid-January.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-kia-midsize-pickup-announcement-0409/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T19:00:00Z</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>2026-04-09T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for April 9: Does Kia have a shot at making body-on-frame pickups profitable? Yes, and here’s why]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/46zT6L-57BvoQ9DYWca2voAZe0Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ZWRS67HS5RAVDIKZ4AL2TY3XD4.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Kia Tasman is the South Korean carmaker's first pickup and underscores the company's ambition to break into new segments.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volvo/ane-volvo-hakan-samuelsson-successor-candidates-0410/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T13:14:16.248Z</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>2026-04-09T13:14:16.248Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Volvo CEO search takes shape as Samuelsson’s exit nears]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/5Ci06mN8e8PS4TO8waOJ6AEcRq4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VFUNIPUOWZF7XMQT4F5LFRQXM4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hakan Samuelsson is one of the longest serving CEOs in Volvo’s nearly 100-year history. His tenure has included multiple records for global vehicle sales and profitability. Volvo fumbled its last attempt to replace him, leading to his return in April 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-ted-mengiste-kia-trucks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T18:05:19.623Z</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>2026-04-09T18:05:19.623Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Genesis COO Ted Mengiste on Magma line; Kia gets into pickups]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/08mBONT8ogzc4AD9hmevRO9E4aw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/Q5GNJA7ZDRH25AU4F3RJORES3U.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tedros Mengiste was promoted to COO of Genesis Motor North America, effective Jan. 13, heading the premium brand into a critical growth phase.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/mergers-acquisitions/an-fox-motors-to-acquire-maple-hill-auto-0408/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T21:21:11.704Z</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>2026-04-08T21:21:11.704Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fox Motors to acquire Maple Hill Auto Group in West Michigan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/TSsuQkLtEffjT1bOdb9QUhF8OKA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/5RDZL2XHNFC6LM7XRWYD7WJZ7Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fox Motors is set to buy this Hyundai store as part of its acquisition of Maple Hill Auto Group in Kalamazoo, Mich.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-retail-april-inventory-0409/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T15:40:06.888Z</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>2026-04-09T15:40:06.888Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New-vehicle inventories down to 2.98 million, days’ supply drops sharply]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/_q1ttUlKdHMN8LOXpgX-_WUT010=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XCE6C7BDABE2BI52E54RIMEMOE.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sedan supplies remained leanest, at 49 days to begin April, Lotlinx said, with SUVs at 63 days and pickups at 66 days.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/anc-chrysler-strategy/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T11:23:43.113Z</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>2026-04-09T11:23:43.113Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dealer patience wearing thin for Chrysler direction as Pacifica drives sales gains]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/0GDtjGm9VDalLMS0W_J81qqjvuA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4ZZETKVJ2VBDHDT3PQJZW5RP2U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sales of the Chrysler Pacifica were on the rise when the refreshed 2027 model was unveiled in early April.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/scout/an-scout-production-launch-timelines-0408/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T17:30:37.776Z</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>2026-04-08T17:30:37.776Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Scout Traveler SUV, Terra pickup launch further down road, new forecast says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/MJ2fEqe-r3inp9bL4Ts5b1_d2V0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6LXFSL4EAFHSDOL4KYWIEUQZU4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Production of the Scout Traveler SUV, shown, is expected to begin in September 2028 while Terra pickup output is slated to launch in March 2030, according to AutoForecast Solutions.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/hyundai/ane-hyundai-conflict-iran-strait-hormuz-supply-blockages-0409/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T09:33:11.088Z</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>2026-04-09T09:33:11.088Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai reroutes ships with Hormuz blockage disrupting supplies, plans more Europe sourcing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/UwWDpCG2O7kllB_-XqJXVp5I6KI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/D7TVPV4KJBGGXG5LOUBPULAZEY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hyundai vehicles at a port near the company's plant in Ulsan, South Korea.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/tesla/an-automakers-push-autonomy-subscriptions-0408/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T11:00:00Z</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>2026-04-08T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Tesla and other EV makers push driver-assistance subscriptions — even as consumers push back]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/NlfXOPIPFcHYHYZcZEbyVOqG1MQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/A5GPMKE3ENFY3G5GIXRYZAYRFE.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tesla sells a $99 monthly subscription for its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software for customers but plans to build the fully autonomous Cybercab robotaxi this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/editorials/an-editorial-steadily-rising-prices-sales-results-0408/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-08T18:06:31.053Z</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>2026-04-08T18:06:31.053Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In our opinion: Rising prices and declining sales are an ugly mix]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/XKkjoMqTaO8NmAGXUpYGxBhxfRE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/AEK24BXPBZGQVDSABUNL5X2ADQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New-vehicle prices climbed above $50,000 in early 2026 as tariffs took effect, pushing first-quarter U.S. sales below a pace of 16 million units for the first time in 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EV.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/an-kia-pv5-accessible-taxi-concept-0406/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T14:00:00Z</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>2026-04-07T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kia-BraunAbility concept imagines NYC taxi van with better wheelchair accessibility]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/BdgvcomG6BfrYyKgkFrWVhXOTzY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/F5TMPH5BBZFONMSDNBECTYQD74.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The PV5 WAV New York Taxi and Rideshare concept was designed to improve ADA-compliant accessibility for wheelchair users while also addressing sustainability.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/canada/anc-lg-energy-ev-slowdown-earnings-loss-battery-pivot/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-07T16:50:50.95Z</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>2026-04-07T16:50:50.95Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[LG Energy posts bigger-than-expected loss as EV aid fades, NextStar pivots]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/b4Yp7_wTUADgqWuc_LaMAdc0Rr4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XBQUUEXGE5ALJNHAVJ65S53FCE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In February, Stellantis announced it would sell its 49 per cent stake in NextStar Energy back to LG Energy Solution for just 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