<?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/awards/2018-judges-howard-comstock/</loc><lastmod>2018-11-12T13:21:49Z</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>2018-11-12T13:21:49Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automotive News PACE Awards judge: Howard Comstock]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/7h8t-8P2Qvv-p6eM94e4Y_25Xfc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/CPLLHWFA4RDXZHK7T3OGI7SPGY.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/epicorsoftware/an-the-evolution-of-the-automotive-aftermarket-outlook/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-27T20:18:00.668Z</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>2026-02-27T20:18:00.668Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The evolution of the automotive aftermarket outlook]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/an-iran-auto-manufacturing-impact-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T16:05:57.647Z</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>2026-03-11T16:05:57.647Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auto industry monitors Iran war as aluminum, plastics, chip supplies face potential disruption]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/8JQI9Qaa483gMkyDW0bZcR76dkU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/G2RLNLV35BC4ZN32WF4KIJL56M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Oil tankers are seen in the Strait of Hormuz, a major global shipping lane that has been effectively shut down by Iran.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-retail-inventory-march-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T18:36:40.6Z</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>2026-03-10T18:36:40.6Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New-vehicle inventory above 3 million; days’ supply rises to 75]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Sq_PuXHiIiTiVVuYdnhlsVoxQqA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DJT32VIQVRG6BHI3HOXOUNLBDY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The average age of vehicles in inventory in February varied by price, Lotlinx noted, with vehicles $30,000 to $50,000 sitting unsold for 73 days, while those priced above $80,000 were in inventory for an average of 80 days.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/editorials/an-editorial-iran-war-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T20:00:21.976Z</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>2026-03-11T20:00:21.976Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In our opinion: Global auto industry may end up a casualty of prolonged Iran war ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/mw7A-8Ap9pttnT03kC3fHMbVG8k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ROFJ6FWYRZDFLJQXMFUQ5PBPLM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rising fuel costs could reshape affordability challenges and force the industry to reconsider its recent pullback from electric vehicles as consumers seek relief from pump prices.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/porsche/ane-porsche-us-production-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T16:41:12.919Z</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>2026-03-11T16:41:12.919Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Porsche weighs U.S. production after absorbing €700 million Trump tariff hit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/yR4dF0USFfT3KU2wjJpxqS_qwRg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QFBDCJXWNVAG3N7W7GNU57IROA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[CEO Michael Leiters said investment in U.S. production is compelling but complex. A Porsche Macan is seen on the automaker's assembly line in Leipzig, Germany. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-van-segment-news-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T19:00:00Z</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>2026-03-11T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for March 11: You get a van, and you get a van, and you get a van!]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/lnvZM6x7PW8mologIimwIPliTwA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FHCZTODFUJAQ3O2KOKX6O6HBMA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Mercedes-Benz VLE, characterized by the automaker as a grand limousine with the versatility of a multipurpose vehicle.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/porsche/ane-porsche-full-year-2025-results-2026-outlook-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T07:55:39.699Z</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>2026-03-11T07:55:39.699Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Porsche targets high-margin products in strategic reset after 2025 tailspin]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/kD5YJIlqfg8FUT-8WF2T3iRGi7A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3KOCCW4PUNGQDOW3ZLBDYB6JZ4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Porsche's new CEO will review the German sports car maker's product portfolio, targeting growth in high-margin segments to recoup losses from a turbulent 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nio/ane-nio-overseas-expansion-chip-shorthage-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T13:51:28.367Z</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>2026-03-11T13:51:28.367Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nio eyes overseas expansion amid rising costs from memory chip shortage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/9chkKJWxZ5_gN_XSYHpuN4f11wo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HZUH5LX7AJFLNGAS2HEHSD22FY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nio’s CEO said the company did not plan to raise prices, as it could absorb cost pressures.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/renault/alpine/ane-alpine-a110-us-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T16:46:16.207Z</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>2026-03-11T16:46:16.207Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Alpine pivots to A110 sports cars from crossovers for a possible U.S. launch]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/1Rv5TvayPCQtEiRoyXwux7Vnsig=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/KRTYEC3T4FAN7LZID6ZXRVQ67U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Alpine A110R Ultime, front, sells for more than €200,000. Behind it is the A390, a compact electric crossover.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-jimmy-douglas-ram-promaster-city/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T18:04:24.292Z</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>2026-03-11T18:04:24.292Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Plug CEO isn’t buying predictions of used EV ‘meltdown’; Ram revives ProMaster City]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/aXW7DxtJamj5mf8DSONOYbUbxTs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/UBRPHEAWKJDABCP32MONKT5TJ4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Plug CEO Jimmy Douglas explains why he thinks the used electric vehicle “price meltdown” narrative is wrong.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/scout/an-scout-rear-engine-engineering-explained-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T13:34:12.449Z</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>2026-03-10T13:34:12.449Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Column: Scout’s rear-engine gamble signals its biggest challenge isn’t just direct sales, dealer lawsuits]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/dndw1Dc9a027A4dH6luztpnZle0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MH26N76ZTJDFXIVO7C5MKDZDEY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Scout CEO Scott Keogh shows the frame and layout of the powertrain in the 2028 Terra and Traveler. The engine in the EREV models is mounted in the rear near the axle.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/anc-chinese-automakers-byd-chery-geely-eye-canada-2026-0309/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T12:29:43.477Z</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>2026-03-10T12:29:43.477Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[3 Chinese automakers push to enter Canada in 2026; 15 more could follow]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/CObiDejCeqKK_xZGIpoMkjt8eO0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/PWCR5UHKZFD6FMAICKNNBIY6QQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Geely trademarked its upscale brand Zeekr in Canada in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-gm-cpo-carbravo-strategy-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T15:53:06.616Z</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>2026-03-11T15:53:06.616Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GM’s CPO bet on CarBravo aims to fend off Carvana and CarMax]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/NKBL6MWhfSJCeGByLvEtmV3MTBI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/SNA6BKR475AFHDYNR43ITYMKNQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Certified pre-owned vehicles through General Motors' CarBravo online sales platform are on the lot at Shaheen Chevrolet in Lansing, Mich.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-texas-dmv-registration-rules-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T11:00:00Z</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>2026-03-11T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Texas dealers fear new DMV registration rules will hurt vehicle sales]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/xsayYr70CPOhxuHaT-6ZPpXK498=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QOPHBEOTDNCMLHR3IQHD4QF4EE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Texas dealers say that these rule changes will cost them sales and increase their responsibilities. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/canada-best-practices/anc-best-practices-fernie-chrysler/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T16:08:25.165Z</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>2026-03-11T16:08:25.165Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[B.C. Stellantis retailer roars back with 5X sales volume]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/vmrZ_XPvIf7QxKaYzaSIYLpuVMs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/PX77KUZJSRCGRHRCG27UQRCVYI.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fernie Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram had its best January — 32 new vehicles sold, up from six in January 2025 — which is “spectacular for us,” said General Manager Laura Lockhart.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-middle-east-conflict-impact-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T09:14:55.519Z</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>2026-03-11T09:14:55.519Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mideast conflict could weaken demand, VW Group CEO Oliver Blume warns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/hzRVXgQbuhH4GU-SdcuuYDuc4Yw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/COX4NPDWUBBMXOXTUH3NKK33OQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Porsche Cayenne undergoes testing in the United Arab Emirates. Porsche Middle East and Africa had its best annual sales results in 12 years, with a volume of 9,628 in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-elizabeth-warren-lenders-service-members-data-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T16:39:05.688Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-03-11T16:39:05.688Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren demands military, civilian auto loan data from 5 major lenders]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/552mD1ds_Y4j2LNjBiVZXrfngOk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3L5M34FULZDUZBK3BNOKY45NWY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren demanded that five of the nation’s largest auto lenders share information on dealership interest rate margins and dozens of other key military and civilian auto loan statistics.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/bmw/ane-bmw-scene-setter-2025-results-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T09:00:13.975Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-03-11T09:00:13.975Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BMW faces transition year as China competition intensifies, electrification costs rise]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/4EcZAEPWlx-XVovt1Gwv1FFkvRc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3FBPAPXJURD2THSBZ7PKDFG6RY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A convergence of these pressures will make 2026 as a pivotal year for BMW as it prepares to launch Neue Klasse-based models such as the iX3 while navigating unprecedented competitive and cost headwinds.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/columns/anc-canada-keeps-making-case-auto-investment/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T14:48:17.053Z</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>2026-03-11T14:48:17.053Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Column: Canada keeps shopping for its next auto plant]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ut7GGYWFCzyh387Gk7n8UfwGvHk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2OVD2MA42RFVVJAXH5IH5ELXAU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, South Korea Trade Minister Jung-Kwan Kim, Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie  Joly and Ontario Premier Doug Ford seated at the grand opening of the NextStar Energy battery plant in Windsor, Ont.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mercedes-benz/an-mercedes-vle-ev-van-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T14:16:53.948Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-03-11T14:16:53.948Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz looks to make noise in people-mover segment with electric VLE]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/KKzUMllc5HgKysrxsGYIjeILAP0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/K6H5UEF3QFFIHAC6CE5AJX6DVU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The VLE was first teased in April 2025 when Mercedes revealed the Vision V concept.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/dealership-buy-sell-update-and-what-brands-to-invest-in-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T14:29:34.145Z</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>2026-03-11T14:29:34.145Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dealership buy-sell update and what brands to invest in 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/PD3mEl2atLmU5l3FskHKPsxvDXE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GT4O7PVC6ZET3DTJOCVQJKCJJ4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Automotive News Content Studio logo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-delays-us-market-share-goal-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T12:58:54.404Z</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>2026-03-10T12:58:54.404Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW Group’s 10% U.S. market share target moves further out as tariffs complicate strategy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/jWEpSLG4c7O-1BdjlTuvCaJHo_Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/SILLVH3BUVAY3AJOPQ37WZVPNQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[VW Group CEO Oliver Blume said that for many vehicles "it no longer makes economic sense" to export them from Mexico to the U.S.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/honda/an-honda-japan-exporter-to-importer-crv-insight-passport-integra-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T10:00:01Z</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>2026-03-11T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Honda became one of Japan’s top importers, thanks to its big small-car problem]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/DzOC3WXufzDVLSy0xkwX47r7_s8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4NDN3LNJBZD4RF6IJDAGRCVUWA.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Honda starts selling the Thailand-built CR-V crossover in Japan, seen here on display in Tokyo, in March as part of its reverse-import strategy to plug holes in its domestic lineup and burnish a flagging brand image.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/sponsored/webinars/automotive-ai-whats-working-what-isnt-whats-coming/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T13:56:07.43Z</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>2026-03-11T13:56:07.43Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automotive AI: What’s Working, What Isn’t, What’s Coming]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/europe/ane-segment-analysis-compacts-2026-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T13:18:07.851Z</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>2026-03-11T13:18:07.851Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW Group dominates shrinking compact segment with 53% market share]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/AGxgoXUE23Je19Zu_XYooun8VlU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/36KPYBJU65AWDN73XQOWYWSJ3M.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[European sales of the VW Golf were down 10 percent in 2025 and fell 18 percent in the first month of 2026. It's a big change for a model that for years was Europe's top-seller.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/Reyrey/automotive-ai-whats-working-whats-next-0312/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T14:02:07.13Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-03-11T14:02:07.13Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automotive AI: What’s Working, What Isn’t, What’s Coming ]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/guest-commentary/an-guest-commentary-agentic-ai-dealer-competitive-advantage-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T14:00:00Z</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>2026-03-11T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: Why agentic AI will create uncatchable dealer advantages]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Ud4XAO0h0lVue2__t58ee__lk-I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MPRXSRXADBAYBNM72G47GNOC2A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Early adopters of agentic AI systems in automotive retail will build compounding advantages competitors can't close, creating winner-take-most market dynamics.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/audi/an-vito-paladino-audi-america-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T13:37:08.324Z</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>2026-03-11T13:37:08.324Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Audi of America has a new president. 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It arrives at dealerships this summer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/service-and-parts/an-dealer-sues-service-contract-administrator-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T12:14:11.205Z</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>2026-03-11T12:14:11.205Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Arkansas dealership sues service contract administrator ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/mz0sTPtvAC0J4-WI8ilKqfXiCEU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/63NXEXJ3YBDP3O64RYTZHQTDLQ.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Arkansas dealership sued an extended service warranty administrator, saying it refused to pay for work approved on a customer's car.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/hyundai/kia/ane-kia-ev4-targets-vw-id3-0922/</loc><lastmod>2025-09-22T08:56:52.681Z</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>2025-09-22T08:56:52.681Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kia aims EV4 at ‘hatchback-loving’ electric car buyers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/cFe7Z49P5vEngbi_tAdJD7atQUc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3PQBZ3KVMBCVDGDVLSUKGK4TG4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The EV4's streamlined shape boosts driving range by reducing drag.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/an-japan-korea-automakers-rusal-aluminum-talks-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T12:46:52.79Z</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>2026-03-10T12:46:52.79Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war forces Japanese suppliers to turn to Russian aluminum producer Rusal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/M2EebMT4DWAz-qHn9MeeIRUXZ9o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/B6A3VDONCBD3BI3B6MPUK4XAMI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rusal’s aluminum products are not subject to sanctions specifically, but some buyers — including Japanese firms — have voluntarily avoided purchases since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ford/an-ford-rewards-card-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T15:36:32.332Z</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>2026-03-10T15:36:32.332Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Visa card is Ford’s latest loyalty play  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/nXUGJXwNeW2n674PnFQoU2_Ovrc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/S5EKUMDNU5BEZFZ253JCSL2HFU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ford is launching a new Visa rewards credit card featuring four logo choices.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/ai/ane-wayve-qualcomm-ai-self-driving-sytem-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T09:44:04.954Z</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>2026-03-11T09:44:04.954Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Qualcomm, Wayve partner to accelerate AI-powered self-driving system rollout]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/eMqv7xhhNcpiZ54NsmQrZTH7EDw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QYLBQOXC7VAAPPHVSCYJIEKC74.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Qualcomm display at CES 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/china/ane-china-truckmakers-europe-low-cost-0311/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T09:47:30.357Z</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>2026-03-11T09:47:30.357Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[European freight truck makers brace for wave of low-cost Chinese rivals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/3lJMnUrAWgndV6IedIUSGHdt08I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/UJRHW6HN4BFNJERCPNW6JR3SIM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chinese automakers will compete with products including Tesla's Semi big rig, which CEO Elon Musk recently said will start mass production this year, nine years after its 2017 unveiling.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-cfo-george-leondis-replaces-jeremie-papin-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T11:08:09.887Z</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>2026-03-10T11:08:09.887Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nissan appoints George Leondis CFO as Jeremie Papin steps down amid losses]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/axd3u_NOhnRb8aLcx6L4fJKzBtU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ZWG67KQLGZAD7K3VSYKWD3UW2Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nissan Motor Co. has appointed George Leondis its new CFO, replacing Jeremie Papin from April 1, as the Japanese carmaker braces for massive losses.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mercedes-benz/ane-mercedes-great-wall-sharing-south-africa-plant-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T08:18:29.257Z</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>2026-03-10T08:18:29.257Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mercedes considers sharing South Africa plant with China’s Great Wall, report says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/cXaaqiyFOxJCyJthyCFZ-9Ia090=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LHNXD32YMVBLHONWLPLYOTMC3I.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mercedes C-Class production in South Africa.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/ane-suppliers-ev-sdv-components-profit-0309/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T17:14:54.956Z</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>2026-03-09T17:14:54.956Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Suppliers see uneven effects from industry transformation, report says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/rH66PyMZIflb_Jb0fnhR2c8i_3c=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FZLJ26KYRBGQNDXEPNC5SG7DDU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One of the current winners among suppliers is battery maker CATL, which reported a 57 percent increase in fourth-quarter net profit.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-group-2025-financial-results-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T07:59:51.989Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-03-10T07:59:51.989Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW Group operating profit slumps 54% in 2025 as tariffs, China competition bite]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/8bnGiw1nft5Uj8aRyhaFbzlWBeU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/WLHM6E72EJCWZEODUHR3DKJCEA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Production of the VW ID3 electric car in Zwickau, Germany. VW Group has overhauled its EV strategy demand trailed expectations.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/renault/ane-renault-provost-strategic-plan-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T06:00:00Z</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>2026-03-10T06:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Renault CEO lowers margin target, plans 36 model launches in 2030 midterm plan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Qq9486BhZxf1ejdVkUnLnEnw90c=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/IQTRI2P6UFA73P45X64PZ3FZJQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Renault R-Space Lab concept prefigures the brand's next generation of compact cars. It was revealed on March 10 at the group's capital markets day.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/anc-canadian-feburary-auto-sales-flat-0304/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-04T16:55:18.406Z</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>2026-03-04T16:55:18.406Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[February sales essentially flat amid trade, economic volatility]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/DU2KPlj8F4yxQlJWMluuql3De_8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DPVH4IPJ75EHBM37XJ63XATDQE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Hyundai brand’s successful February was driven by the Tucson, which posted 4,023 sales, up 66 per cent from the same month a year ago.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-infiniti-600hp-qx80-red-sport-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T10:00:01Z</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>2026-03-10T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Infiniti plans 600-hp QX80 Red Sport as early salvo against AMG, M lines]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/VRdPPUtL1mBSacQlf1Gwv-EEQ64=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3AKJG3N5TNHWFND6T6EC3RNTTQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Infiniti will deliver a 600-hp performance variant of its flagship QX80 SUV next year. The QX80 Red Sport is a dialed down version of a planned ultraperformance variant based on the Track Spec concept, shown.  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-overhauls-sales-plan-0105/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-05T16:00:00Z</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>2026-01-05T16:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From stretch goals to ‘layup’: Nissan revamps stair-step dealer bonuses for 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/RAb-PCRP42p1FEmzIe5e1_WwNAw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LG4YOCWGHZHMHOMS5YKFALTQLI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nissan has overhauled its dealer compensation program in the new year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/used-cars/an-carvana-q3-2025-earnings-1029/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-29T20:06:05.044Z</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>2025-10-29T20:06:05.044Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Carvana sees strong Q3 gains in used-car sales, net income and revenue, no cause for concern about loan performance]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/5iloN2sXoKa8sPJD0zgxitep00I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/L7ELA3PCM5CGJGMVRPMBVKN7EM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Carvana, with its vending machine towers such as this one in Novi, Mich., sold 155,941 used vehicles in the third quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-ford-dealers-lawsuit-ev-battery-reimbursement-1210/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-10T11:00:01Z</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>2025-12-10T11:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Tip of the iceberg’: New York dealerships sue Ford, claim EV battery work was underpaid]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/2NxoUVV6ncL9cgeQ9mURFW02I4U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/OG5DQE2SI5GQJKHIOE447R4C2E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Two U.S. dealerships have sued Ford, claiming the automaker underpaid them for replacing EV batteries in vehicles. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-kansas-dealership-investigation-whistleblower-1104/</loc><lastmod>2025-11-04T18:11:20.855Z</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>2025-11-04T18:11:20.855Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kansas dealership group faces state and federal investigations, lawsuit from alleged whistleblower]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/nEAa0KuMWdDelwYFnal_6nZlf7A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FFPAWB5Z5NHNFCD42EJ54FZ3EM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kansas Highway Patrol officers were at Lawrence Kia on Sept. 4.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/events/nada-show/an-nada-used-vehicle-reconditioning-0114/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-14T12:00:00Z</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>2026-01-14T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dealers keep older trade-ins as high prices and tight inventory upend used-car strategy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/XXThasXgHLJ8J9FgcEuXMSFN-NE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MTIVAMW3PJEAPGEXH5Y4Z5EUII.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Used pickups run in a May auction at Manheim Detroit in Carleton, Mich. Dealers are taking a second look at vehicles that traditionally may have been sent to auction, choosing instead to recondition and retail them in a changing market.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/anc-legal-march/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-04T16:52:08.688Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-03-04T16:52:08.688Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Customer awarded for Hyundai repairs that took more than a month]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ewx2H9bIgISu2Y-_7svSHPiOTAA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QK6K4JREB5ARBNPHPEIGMU2HUA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mamadou Diallo brought his vehicle in for servicing in November 2022 following a Hyundai Canada recall for an engine defect that could cause a loss of power.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-michigan-suspends-lafontaine-chevrolet-license-1104/</loc><lastmod>2025-11-04T21:05:27.734Z</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>2025-11-04T21:05:27.734Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Michigan suspends license of LaFontaine dealership northeast of Detroit, says it sold used loaner cars as new]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/e30owH5WUd7Pp2FFPfaczJQM5VI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ARSWBNRJQBHQHDNFSV5DHZBJQE.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A LaFontaine Automotive Group spokesperson confirmed the dealership’s license suspension and said the auto group was working with state officials to review its processes and documentation. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/columns/anc-macaluso-column-march/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-02T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-03-02T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Column: Canada’s auto sector can’t just ‘take a Valium’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/w6Vd04hk_XhK7U3dtketcVZioco=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/5NFQHDNXOFAYJG5RGC7VNUZHRE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From L-R, Danies Lee, NextStar Energy CEO, Michael Robinette, industry analyst at S&P Global Mobility, Flavio Volpe, president, Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association and Rob Wildeboer, Martinrea International executive chairman.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-scout-rear-engine-erev-challenges-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T19:00:00Z</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>2026-03-10T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for March 10: A pain in the rear for Scout]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/dndw1Dc9a027A4dH6luztpnZle0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MH26N76ZTJDFXIVO7C5MKDZDEY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Scout CEO Scott Keogh shows the frame and the layout of the powertrain in the 2028 Terra and Traveler. The engine in the EREV model is mounted in the rear near the axle.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/an-slate-auto-picks-ex-amazon-exec-as-ceo-0309/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T22:33:09.834Z</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>2026-03-09T22:33:09.834Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto names former Amazon executive as CEO ahead of low-cost EV truck launch]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/bFV25289plUXtYUWByoctVkHfa4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XFLBECYAJRDTDBIDGYZC2KIB5I.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Slate pickup comes stripped from the factory but accessories include a cargo shell that converts it to a five-seat crossover.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/anc-volkswagen-tkms-canada-submarine-deal-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T17:15:46.555Z</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>2026-03-10T17:15:46.555Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Volkswagen Group won’t get involved in Canada submarine deal, CEO Oliver Blume says ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/1aHR89mt6Pf8NguJXMLCX8f4qrE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JQGAOLC2JFFXFPC4XXULSY567M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“We look at what makes sense for us, for Volkswagen.” VW Group CEO Oliver Blume said during the company’s annual media conference March 10 in Wolfsburg, Germany. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-gm-layoffs-1024/</loc><lastmod>2025-10-24T13:08:02.685Z</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>2025-10-24T13:08:02.685Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GM cuts hundreds of salaried jobs as part of profit push]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/J5Qmj-4vJbRVznGemRSTX2eLXTM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/R3JTEQ5JRRAC7KHCKYJXAKFTDI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[General Motors has been streamlining to boost profits at a time when automakers are trying to cope with President Donald Trump’s changing policies.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/columns/an-intercolumn-detroit-auto-show-0118/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-18T12:00:00Z</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>2026-01-18T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Affordability crisis looms over Detroit Auto Show and beyond]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ITVYGuCB5N--tGDBGTD476_v8v4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/WYBXYZV6S5F6VBOEEX7ZCFSB5M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A sign for the Detroit Auto Show is set up near a statue of boxer Joe Louis inside the Huntington Place convention center. Instead of flashy, outrageously priced new models, the focus at the show ended up being more substantive topics — like vehicle affordability.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/toyota/an-toyota-highlander-bev-0210/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-11T02:30:00Z</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>2026-02-11T02:30:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Toyota recasts Highlander as an EV: Inside the brand’s strategy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/A5ukv0l5-3pFLQ8soKf4KdN2bok=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/L7Q77ZWGHNCCTBFQ5MNQF3LWI4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2027 Toyota Highlander, redesigned as an EV only, will go on sale in the fall.]]></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/opinion/columns/anc-canada-china-usmca-gamble-0309/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T15:17:17.865Z</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>2026-03-09T15:17:17.865Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Column: Ottawa’s China EV deal may strengthen Canada’s hand in USMCA talks ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/-eSNmsFRQ_kIuODYLG1mfhWQg2A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/O46YQ44BTNCX7CDJHPLBHRFVVE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a trade deal in January that could bolster Canada's hand in upcoming USMCA talks.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-ivan-drury-nissan-new-cfo/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T17:12:13.124Z</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>2026-03-10T17:12:13.124Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Edmunds’ Ivan Drury: Negative equity crisis here to stay; Nissan names new CFO]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Ag_Xg3qiD8x3L0DRGtLKCoscbAY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/D7H4E5T5SVBJRBJWGRMIDTY2T4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Edmunds’ Ivan Drury explains why the record negative equity problem isn’t going away.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/service-and-parts/an-lithia-donates-auto-programs-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T16:32:39.09Z</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>2026-03-10T16:32:39.09Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lithia donates $550,000 to 11 auto programs nationwide]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/r2939Ftm5URsAKqHQm_YcdsWe_w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3KRPJ4MIABEILD32CQ7ZWSZCWY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lithia donated $50,000 to 11 college and university automotive programs, including Rogue Community College, which has a campus in Medford, Ore. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mercedes-benz/ane-cutaway-mercedes-glb-2026-0309/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T05:00:00Z</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>2026-03-09T05:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Suppliers to the new Mercedes GLB]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/jsdgMxiTJ7IwXH5zVC7bxpr6EXk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TWHZY7FOURFU7GA23TSFRCWBVQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Mercedes GLB]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/an-us-new-car-and-light-truck-inventories-on-mar-1-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T15:28:01.822Z</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>2026-03-10T15:28:01.822Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. new car and light-truck inventories, on Mar. 1, 2026]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-ameritrust-used-vehicle-leasing-0304/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-04T19:27:58.74Z</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>2026-03-04T19:27:58.74Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former Tesla partner AmeriTrust tackles difficult, rare business of used-vehicle leasing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/sSN2MMeyPlURvv04fOe8Z4g8H3c=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/BPYWLASXBRAIVPI4625TBJH56U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AmeriTrust Financial Technologies, a publicly traded company that in a former life handled leases for Tesla, thinks it can make used-vehicle leasing work.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-coherix-ann-arbor-expansion-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T12:21:17.607Z</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>2026-03-10T12:21:17.607Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Coherix, global supplier of AI quality control for assembly lines, expands headquarters]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ea52Voopr924zWVWcGcUfvbDfjI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XEZGQI4TYFE3TM43GN6MBLJ4NA.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Coherix moved its North American headquarters to this 25,000-square-foot facility in Ann Arbor, Mich.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/audi/an-audi-rs3-competition-limited-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T13:00:00Z</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>2026-03-10T13:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Audi revs up RS 3 with Competition Limited special variant]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/mHsyksJO8GZm3I4kzP4edAcZG18=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/C4O5SKHAZRAONJ3QDFGKLGBDME.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Audi will build just 750 Competition Limited vehicles for global markets.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/europe/ane-catl-strong-growth-q4-0309/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T15:22:16.411Z</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>2026-03-09T15:22:16.411Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[China’s CATL beats estimates as battery profit growth quickens]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Q-60Y7LiiDLJ5nOCVOtPi19PCBg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/WKOZD7Z4KVA5PBYGEEUEUWUY6I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A launch event for CATL's Bedrock chassis for electric vehicles in Shanghai on Dec. 24, 2024.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-opera-singing-car-salesman-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T10:00:00Z</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>2026-03-10T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Opera-singing car salesman hits high note with viral videos]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/JLu4fwFACEoIvefboXmn3KMWxfU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6CI5KQJEOBCCTIZ7C2KUVC5HBA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Andrew Hiers is using his opera training to sell cars at a Stellantis dealership in Cocoa, Fla. Hiers took the sales job because opera roles had gotten hard to come by after cancer treatment and the COVID-19 pandemic. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-in-robotoxi-talks-with-uber-0309/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T00:40:17.641Z</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>2026-03-10T00:40:17.641Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nissan, Uber reportedly finalizing deal for Wayve-powered robotaxi rollout ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/DljfJidaXJXr7IJfNyqNKBRjmX4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/PWYMPOPNIZAB5ODSCH2LPFJY6I.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nissan says its next-generation ProPilot system, demonstrated here in an Ariya electric crossover in Tokyo, will debut in the 2027 fiscal year and be powered by artificial intelligence.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/chevrolet/an-2027-chevrolet-bolt-revival-short-lived-0310/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T11:00:00Z</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>2026-03-10T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What the Chevy Bolt’s brief revival says about GM’s evolving EV strategy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Mg1gdIZ6xfpG-CB7XFJcfCw5XTU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/O573NRMMUZAFHNUO5XFBGJKWLI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[General Motors brought back the Chevrolet Bolt EV for a limited run as it adjusts its production footprint to changing demand.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mercedes-benz/ane-mercedes-boss-warns-eu-ev-target-risk-0306/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-06T09:42:12.169Z</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>2026-03-06T09:42:12.169Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mercedes CEO Ola Kallenius says EU’s 90% EV target could collapse car market]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Gi8hb-JVv6if8WIwgzP1EhxVK6E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QBDSA3VYW5D27MBKPB75GS5RJU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kallenius said policymakers should consider broader mechanisms to reduce emissions, including increasing the use of synthetic fuels in today’s cars.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-group-scene-setter-2025-final-results-0309/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T07:37:51.663Z</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>2026-03-09T07:37:51.663Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW Group’s recovery hinges on China push, new EVs, restructuring as Mideast crisis adds uncertainty]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/1aHR89mt6Pf8NguJXMLCX8f4qrE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JQGAOLC2JFFXFPC4XXULSY567M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[VW Group CEO Oliver Blume speaks during the IAA Mobility auto show in Munich. He and the company face mounting uncertainty as they navigate restructuring efforts, while the Middle East conflict threatens to boost oil prices and undermine consumer confidence around the globe.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>