<?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-stellantis-products-trade-package/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-23T10:00:00Z</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>2026-05-23T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Weekend Drive: Stellantis’ affordable product blitz; state of trade in 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/z3zeHekQ1-iP5Dt2-_RtP0JYKLs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/CIOEFFLV4BGDNEF3Q3BV5LULLY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stellantis says 11 of the 23 models it 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Nissan is considering sending Dongfeng product to Canada.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-tariffs-auto-repair-shops-0526/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T19:00:00Z</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>2026-05-22T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for May 22: Repair shops adjust as tariff-related costs rise and customers confront bigger bills]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/AW-ZBb9dv06WafTJdTKbrU_zHSo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/P55LGXD52VELXHHC5DYWTYCQJE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wetmore's repair shop owner Chris Lynch, right, discusses how the increased tariffs are affecting his business with Automotive News reporter Richard Truett. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-sales-finance-out-state-compliance-0522/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T16:00:00Z</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>2026-05-22T16:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Out-of-state car deals require dealerships to master varying laws and regulations]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/DDQ3zZzxPqmakgxvjHEPt7oxcr0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TSLCMGC5R5FURN7UNHD7PDCR7A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted in Ohio, near Cleveland, closes around 50 out-of-state deals a month, said General Sales Manager Doug Horner. He's shown with  Stuart Vander Laan, a customer who drove from Michigan, and Vander Laan's nephew.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/anc-china-quota-hiring-update-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T11:43:34.773Z</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>2026-05-22T11:43:34.773Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Canada dealing with ‘several’ automakers on China EV quota, as Zeekr expands hiring, Nissan weighs imports]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/koXOjcZqU-2UixdD5DmywCdH2so=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/SEC64GTKLRHSBBB4PZP5HVEO34.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nissan has launched three new electrified midsize models in China with partner Dongfeng in the last 12 months. The most recent debut was the NX8 SUV.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/ane-europe-sales-chinese-april-4-months-2026-0522/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T12:54:40.152Z</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>2026-05-22T12:54:40.152Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chery, BYD drive Chinese automakers to Europe market share milestone in April]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/wiC1hD7it0m2QHNhQkE8tMMXRrM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ELIPSY6Y4RFTDMF3A2KO67HB2A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chinese automakers are also growing in niche segments. The MG Cyberster was No. 5 in the coupe and convertible segment.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-motor-oil-shortage-gacita-ram-maverick-challenger/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T18:47:35.813Z</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>2026-05-22T18:47:35.813Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Motor oil shortage worsens; Ram’s Maverick challenger coming in 2028]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Bd4dMwE4udzTbpeHK7QnButueuQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2HRMTA57JZGMJC5NIVDKRU6OZQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The shortage — so far — has not reached most dealership service departments. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-imports-china-to-canada-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T10:00:01Z</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>2026-05-21T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nissan weighs importing at least 3,000 vehicles a year from China to Canada ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/uVAvkVGon6whww68qLdhgxol9aw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VVVPHJWHBJECBCEHBCUGLQONOY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Nissan N7 at the Shanghai auto show in August. Nissan is exploring importing one or two Chinese-made models into Canada]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/anc-stellantis-brampton-strategic-plan-opportunities-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T11:44:17.363Z</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>2026-05-22T11:44:17.363Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Potential opportunities’ for idled Brampton plant as Stellantis plans 11 new models]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/YRhcwBJW6-lrjkU-COu7jb_aOmo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2MGGCPH4JNEWBDLBOGLI54DKBY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stellantis’ Brampton Assembly Plant used to build the Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300. It’s been idle since late 2023.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/an-stellantis-investor-day-live-updates-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T11:00:00Z</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>2026-05-21T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis investor day highlights: $25 billion on North American brands and products, including compact Ram pickup]]></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 speaks 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/retail/service-and-parts/an-motor-oil-shortage-crisis-0522/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T17:31:24.931Z</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>2026-05-22T17:31:24.931Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Synthetic motor oil shortage threatens dealership service lanes and new-vehicle production]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ifQsVRFUl0WlMwRGjJrpKAN_GAw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JYRQ6JTQVREH7NSLLDYCXFXQ4E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The war in Iran has constrained the supply of synthetic motor oil, impacting dealership service departments.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/classifieds/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/manufacturing/an-video-trade-tariffs-vehicle-service-repair-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T16:05:34.297Z</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>2026-05-21T16:05:34.297Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automotive News video: How dealership service departments, independent repair shops pay the price of tariffs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/gYBWI6CM4h14ltv8o8LtevLbX8Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GX4RF6IJ3FDSNKYEKFVF3OAYXM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Staff Reporter Richard Truett visits Wetmore’s, an independent repair garage in Ferndale, Mich., to learn about the tariff impact on business.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/executives/an-obituary-kyle-busch-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T10:37:17.302Z</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>2026-05-22T10:37:17.302Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, face of Toyota racing, dies at 41]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/KnxN7m2om8xHMHp9NGSi_oPAaeA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/BXNHTTBNKBHYVCRGSLHSF7KWHI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kyle Busch was featured in a Toyota commercial in 2012: “Everybody needs a second chance.” Busch entered racing as a brash teenager with the nickname “Shrub” as the younger brother of Hall of Fame driver Kurt Busch.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mercedes-benz/an-mercedes-little-g-wagen-0520/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T19:01:57.711Z</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>2026-05-20T19:01:57.711Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. dealers helped convince Mercedes to add ICE version of ‘Little G’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/5f_z6IHJoH-YSYuwHoQotYgJpwU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6RMLMOT7E5HEXKZ5CEBMJMEBU4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The electric baby G-Class SUV, shown in camouflage, will slot beneath the venerable G-Class SUV and will be offered with internal combustion engine and battery-electric powertrains, Mercedes-AMG CEO Michael Schiebe said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ram/an-ram-compact-pickup-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T18:41:12.313Z</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>2026-05-21T18:41:12.313Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ram plans compact U.S. pickup to rival Ford Maverick as brand seeks 60% sales gain]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/3V0iRE5-Kwo9GEVhO6y17_wJwTg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TDBSU2ETPNCVVNS5WQUEWEQBJA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Ram compact pickup will be based on the Ram Rampage, shown, sold in South America.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/ane-europe-sales-april-4-months-2026-0522/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T10:51:53.029Z</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>2026-05-22T10:51:53.029Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chinese, EVs lift Europe car sales 6.4% in April]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/59QuYiD5YUUo0JgYL2f3F51PhQs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/PXFGF6EKEVDHNGZVNPCZA6IBCI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chery group's namesake brand is off to a strong start in Europe. The Tiggo 8 midsize SUV had more than 2,000 sales in April.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-auto-tariff-rate-calculator-0518/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-18T12:00:00Z</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>2026-05-18T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auto tariff calculator: See duties on vehicles, parts by country]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mitsubishi/an-mitsubishi-dealer-network-shrinks-amid-slow-sales-0520/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T10:00:01Z</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>2026-05-20T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mitsubishi stores get scarcer as brand cuts low performers and ‘fed up’ dealers walk away]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/jCKlK81DTHVXTy_6LvGgF9wbhUY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/Y6KH44BMXNENHO4XVLX25SOLLY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Between the start of 2019 and early 2026, Mitsubishi shed 56 dealerships — the third-largest net loss among mainstream brands, behind only Ford and Chevrolet.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-trade-tariffs-the-road-ahead/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-12T22:33:15.702Z</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>2026-05-12T22:33:15.702Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trade. Tariffs. The Road Ahead.]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/an-defender-grand-cherokee-platform-share-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T10:00:01Z</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>2026-05-21T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Column: A Jeep-Land Rover collaboration must make quality the foundation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/LsFDAyaMIaXEOa3-CcVzyUyORu4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/5O4SGJRXCZD6ZBJULRC3SPHM2Y.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Land Rover Defender is about to start its seventh model year. The next-gen model might share its underpinnings with a Jeep model, such as the Grand Cherokee. If the vehicle is built in the U.S., the 25 percent tariff would disappear.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-honda-super-one-compact-sporty-hot-hatchback-ev-electric-vehicle-0522/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T16:05:46.879Z</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>2026-05-22T16:05:46.879Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Honda launches Super-One retro EV hot hatch, eyes UK, Australia, Asia exports in electric lineup build-out]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/dU6q1UI0TAs8pQZxE-6HL-l1zY8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XXCQJL4RTFCOFHYBF6AZ4DH2ZQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hideo Kawasaka, right, head of Honda’s Japan sales unit, and Chief Engineer Hidetomo Horita unveil the Honda Super-One compact EV hatchback May 21 in Tokyo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-out-state-compliance-process-tips-0522/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T16:00:00Z</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>2026-05-22T16:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dealerships craft compliance, communication procedures to manage risks with out-of-state customers ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/pxYjaT97Lz_-Y-dfar3ZwhPWKVM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VEWDNEJR7BHEFLI2YKCLXYB4RE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Crossing state lines to purchase a vehicle requires dealerships to be diligent about communication and  compliance. The state line between Virginia and Tennessee is shown.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/automakers/interactive-data-dashboard-europe-sales/</loc><lastmod>2023-09-22T14:58:59Z</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>2023-09-22T14:58:59Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Interactive data dashboard: Get the latest Europe sales and other key statistics ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/da8fvtjPPYhCu2dYeX6XP-twhV0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/IKJQTP3AOZH2VAXDKVJABGA5SE.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/cartoons/an-leo-michael-ev-plans-scrapped-0522/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T15:19:24.247Z</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>2026-05-22T15:19:24.247Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Leo Michael cartoon: Automakers scrap EV plans]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mercedes-benz/an-mercedes-amg-ev-era-begins-0522/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T15:15:07.751Z</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>2026-05-22T15:15:07.751Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2027 GT 4-Door Coupe sings Mercedes-AMG’s EV ambitions. Will customers listen?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/8-xh4hPm-JRY2lhiwO84kgg9zB8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DLNMM5VANRDRVL62TSAWWHWZ2Q.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Three axial flux e-motors provide audacious power for the electric 2027 AMG GT 4-Door Coupe. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/ane-fuel-type-segments-april-4-months-0522/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T14:56:53.64Z</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>2026-05-22T14:56:53.64Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Europe’s EV market extends growth streak as new models gain]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ISIDrkW9trqFFtqhHlKIBxSiKAs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VPF4XJVSZRFL7KK4ZCQYDT7HL4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Skoda Elroq was Europe's bestselling battery-electric vehicle in April, with sales up 33 percent to 10,699.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/ane-top-50-sellers-april-4-months-0522/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T11:59:02.883Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-22T11:59:02.883Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dacia Sandero rebounds to reclaim Europe’s sales lead in April as Tesla Model Y tumbles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ILKzWdmjy3WFBVJlMxuUNYzSak0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/IGY2LKSA4BD65GIQ66DI3YYO2I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dacia Sandero was Europe's bestseller in April with 19,305 sales, up 2.3 percent.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/mergers-acquisitions/an-dealership-buy-sell-database-updates-0522-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T11:00:00Z</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>2026-05-22T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dealership buy-sell database updates: Group 1 sells Mercedes-Benz store, Nebraska Porsche store has new owner in deals across 9 states]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/LMkfgZwm7I8QByxk3aX4ACsI5ug=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JOPD6GH74JGVXOR43PXUNV4FOM.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This Kia dealership in Cocoa, Fla., has new owners as of May.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/an-veloz-gas-price-ev-campaign-0522/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T10:00:01Z</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>2026-05-22T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Free gas? No, an EV campaign for holiday weekend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Cm0344qqNozgt2XsZt_S6syubq0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TG2OGWEJRFDRVLIBLKGSONNUZY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Digital billboards purportedly advertising free gasoline are actually promoting EV adoption. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-gm-supplier-relations-0522/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T10:00:01Z</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>2026-05-22T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How GM improved its supplier relationships and shed its adversarial reputation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/RnhV6R5UnDHo8tahnErLEVGJ4d4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HPFFY4ABQZG2NFD275XDOE5YNI.webp</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[GM will begin production of gasoline-powered full-size SUVs and light-duty pickups at its Orion Assembly plant in early 2027 as part of a $4 billion investment in its U.S. manufacturing plants.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/canada-conversations/anc-auto-news-canada-podcast-gordie-howe-bridge-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-22T04:04:12.678Z</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>2026-05-22T04:04:12.678Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ANC Podcast: May 22, 2026 | The week’s top stories and the APMA’s Flavio Volpe on the Gordie Howe bridge]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/zEx0Ldxakvsqr7VtHBYH4hsQsN8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/Y6XNTWTHKZCXFOQYZF2UMCNV7Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[APMA CEO Flavio Volpe ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/batteries/anc-moment-energy-battery-repurposing-plant-vancouver-0520/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T11:43:34.378Z</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>2026-05-21T11:43:34.378Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Moment Energy to open big EV battery repurposing plant in Vancouver suburbs ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/SMbaJ-Ry_zBMWlDFbnpDPaOFOEg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/CEJ3KFXEW5HPTFLOLCMSCKCB3M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Moment Energy says its EV battery repurposing plant in Surrey, B.C., will be the largest of its kind globally.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ane-stellantis-2030-plan-europe-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T16:15:21.354Z</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>2026-05-21T16:15:21.354Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis strategic plan trims ambitions for Europe]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/lQUOeEwgqY7MbrQ8N9uAYFJLtEs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/KI64SV5VEFHPXJ3AKLF5OVYQEY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Fiat Grande Panda sits atop the brand's historic factory in Turin, Italy. Fiat will get a number of all-new models by 2030, including a compact SUV called the Grizzly.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ane-citroen-2cv-revived-made-in-italy-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T16:22:39.377Z</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>2026-05-21T16:22:39.377Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Citroen to revive iconic 2CV as sub-€15,000 electric vehicle made in Italy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Yl8TvB27jsTid009LDTLZgcuyQ4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LVIEY5UQXVGHRMAVX3GFH6N5VQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Citroen's teaser of the new 2CV shows that it will have a sleeker version of the original car's distinctive rounded roofline.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-stellantis-investor-day-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T19:00:00Z</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>2026-05-21T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for May 21: Highlights from Stellantis’ $70 billion turnaround blueprint]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/z3zeHekQ1-iP5Dt2-_RtP0JYKLs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/CIOEFFLV4BGDNEF3Q3BV5LULLY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stellantis says 11 of the 23 models it plans to sell in U.S. showrooms in 2030 will be new.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-trade-tariff-outlooks-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T12:00:00Z</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>2026-05-21T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tariff uncertainty pushes automakers toward supply chain localization and factory automation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/0aZw8sf4r7IbcR6-8enagNC8OxU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/SJXUBIHWJZABTMIDZ6GB52MQB4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Volkswagen vehicles wait to be loaded on a cargo ship near the automaker's factory in Emden, Germany. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-new-jersey-brokers-captives-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T20:01:39.629Z</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>2026-05-21T20:01:39.629Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mazda, Toyota captives will no longer purchase brokered deals in New Jersey]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/TXIqFYhD5GQerlry16P2_gk9EAM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MXX44UC4DFC5NP3DFG3VLYCUVE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Toyota Financial Services and Lexus Financial Services said the new policy would take effect May 20. Mazda Financial Services’ new policy is effective June 2.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/an-stellantis-investor-day-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T11:53:38.915Z</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>2026-05-21T11:53:38.915Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis plans 11 new models in North America by 2030, most starting under $40,000 ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Kh9_YXh5Mw2HB5c-ifpnkY9-ofI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/62TIRNQ3NBEERFMBKZ6DRTW3NM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jeep is one of the brands Stellantis plans to direct the bulk of its investments into as part of its five-year plan.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-stellantis-plan-mitsubishi-dealership-exodus/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T17:44:25.118Z</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>2026-05-21T17:44:25.118Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis’ $70 billion turnaround plan; Mitsubishi’s dealership exodus]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/2oITpAUEgOCLaMFRHBp7UJY3iU0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/R3M2B6GETFFFPN3MNP3L5E2GHA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The company’s new $70 billion five-year plan, being unveiled by CEO Antonio Filosa and other executives during a May 21 daylong presentation to investors, calls for directing 70 percent of that global investment to Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, Fiat and the Pro One commercial division.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/tesla/an-tesla-confirms-autonomy-impossible-for-older-cars-0518/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-18T12:00:00Z</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>2026-05-18T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tesla’s hardware admission reveals a looming challenge for the entire auto industry]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/LUbqQujKpLs90a__o1JbA9P1ZYM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FWTVSMRIZZAKRAAYACTV6JG354.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tesla CEO Elon Musk acknowledged in April that some of its older models would require upgraded cameras and computers for autonomous driving capability.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/sponsored/publishing-partners/an-dealers-learn-paragon-honda-explosive-online-parts-growth/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-18T13:00:00Z</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>2026-05-18T13:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What dealers can learn from Paragon Honda’s explosive online parts 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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/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 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News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-20T12:09:08.736Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Column: True car reinvention requires rethinking everything — but legacy automakers face constraints]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/nVvGdhEUtPRSpzEW8lxIAATbWAQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/NHYY7L3AUVEG7KNGVJQVJETQEY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Lexus Sport Concept, shown at Monterey Car Week and the Japan Mobility Show in 2025, could foreshadow how some automakers might think about a car reinvention. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/audi/ane-audi-a2-revival-ev-premium-0520/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T10:07:16.395Z</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>2026-05-20T10:07:16.395Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Audi revives A2 nameplate as small premium EV targeting younger buyers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ftUo5f5kVrwR5a7lYLTk79QJGok=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GXEU7ZBJ7FFEFDDX6K7LZIYTKA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Audi released an image of a camouflaged A2 prototype undergoing testing.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safety/an-usmca-auto-possible-outcomes-0518/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-18T11:00:00Z</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>2026-05-18T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The auto industry is facing trade chaos. Will the USMCA renewal make it worse or better?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/k9p9mneQtvZSZ6XBNQbY_t6thSA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/PM4CIWJFWJHZXGH4VYCTP7Q3KE.webp</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The survival of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is uncertain. And an infinite number of changes could result from this year’s negotiations.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/editorials/an-editorial-honda-losses-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T14:28:10.944Z</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>2026-05-21T14:28:10.944Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In our opinion: Honda’s first loss since 1957 is proof of perilous times]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/VtA86p0oe_BBukFfQi0aP4zwtaQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/P2VB4PPXPFDSZETMOZUTR6SN4M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Honda's $2.6 billion loss marks its first since 1957, exposing a crisis of identity for an automaker whose internal combustion engines defined its global reputation. The pivot to hybrids buys time, but electrification's eventual return forces Honda to solve its fundamental existential challenge.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/digital-edition/automotive-news/tb-detore-column-raise-a-hood-tire-diagnostic/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T00:25:01.141Z</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>2026-05-20T00:25:01.141Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here’s an AI tire-buying option with a human touch]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/cMgqeSKwcphCQBzlAGCBH-98bzc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RGLYOPW7K5CBLGSXOWIRVEBMKQ.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Raise a Hood Inc. uses AI to help customers diagnosis car problems and connect them with a local service shop.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/cupra/ane-cupra-strong-ev-demand-iran-war-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T11:38:26.034Z</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>2026-05-21T11:38:26.034Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW’s Cupra brand races to meet rising EV demand as Iran war drives up fuel prices]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/-r7T9QYNsSq8b2T_5ML26nuKWjw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GVTO3W23TBATRO6OFD3FGFFO7Q.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cupra expects a big boost in EV sales as the Raval small electric car enters more European markets.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/guest-commentary/an-guest-commentary-small-engines-erev-race-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T13:28:20.765Z</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>2026-05-21T13:28:20.765Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: Small engines will decide the extended-range EV race]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/wi9AcYJva7EiqB_CvIvqFYIsw2g=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/UUEZU3J24RGO7PHV7AODLCOIQE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[China's Leapmotor is launching an extended-range EV version of the B10 compact SUV. Momentum for extended-range EVs is building quickly.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/letters/an-letter-munoz-0511/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-18T18:03:33.416Z</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>2026-05-18T18:03:33.416Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auto broker battles aren’t new — government has protected them before]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-eu-chip-ban-automaker-supply-chain-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T12:00:55.461Z</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>2026-05-21T12:00:55.461Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[European automakers seek carve-out for banned China chips to avoid supply crunch]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/TgA9VvtzsMgpbm6cEM26DCe3OCA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/YNKXKLIRH5EIXGXBBR2ISXAFLM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A demand surge for memory chips led by artificial intelligence applications has also crimped supplies and pushed prices sharply higher for automakers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-skoda-indian-built-europe-import-suv-0520/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T12:00:20.779Z</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>2026-05-21T12:00:20.779Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Skoda could import low-cost SUV into Europe from India]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/93-ZXiT1szuvoeqKSGZrtn6d5VY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/AVBPZQXBUFCNTOL6ZSA2W35EQY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Skoda managed to achieve a low sticker price for the Kylaq after it localized the VW Group’s MQB-A0 budget platform in India.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-ai-handling-dealership-objections-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T11:00:00Z</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>2026-05-21T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What dealerships should do when customers use AI to negotiate prices]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/32mN1IZYZ7CIu1FMEiDuAsCBpeM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ELUFZJWGL5AJZMWIXVSS2FVMGY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Daniel Govaer is developing a white paper for dealerships with tips on countering AI-generated customer advice through Vincue, a dealership technology company at which he is executive vice president of product.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/slug-ane-sdv-ai-software-aidvs-0520/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T12:03:33.734Z</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>2026-05-20T12:03:33.734Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automakers face unbridgeable gap as AI-defined vehicles expose software readiness divide]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/C0Nkojgn4GAbl-wtxD739gEpNf0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2CJUFNPKUVEC5FHE2OHEOHQJFY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A gap is widening between SDV leaders and laggards based on platform choices made years ago.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>