<?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/honda/an-honda-tftt-lance-woelfer-0527/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T18:20:30.684Z</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>2026-05-27T18:20:30.684Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[High gas prices helping Honda sell more hybrids as it chases 10% share]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/QWP6UN66UnyWtW5Po27qMX-EiGI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RN5CLGDFC5DEVIFEU3NTPRO454.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["We’ve focused intensely on customer lifetime loyalty. This has driven strong increases in return business and repeat purchases," American Honda sales chief Lance Woelfer said. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/digital-edition/automotive-news/tb-monro-earnings-strategic-review/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T15:39:14.377Z</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>2026-05-27T15:39:14.377Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Monro considers company sale as board starts strategic review]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/WS0FlqSFhpsq0uvoTnxem3BxcQE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/H34JM4YFOVASNDUNJQYSCLVQLQ.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Monro Inc.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/honda/an-honda-ridgeline-hiatus-0526/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T11:36:02.21Z</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>2026-05-26T11:36:02.21Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Honda to halt Ridgeline production until 2028 makeover to meet tougher emissions rules]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/fYQMpdM9V2ejkfIXzAo260nSyUI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/AURPVQFEY5HNBJOI6K57WPP2ME.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Honda will stop building the midsize Ridgeline in Lincoln, Ala., in the fourth quarter. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/toyota/lexus/an-lexus-es-powertrain-flex-0527/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lexus banks on 2026 ES hybrid and EV amid rising fuel costs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/GxuPi1cQXKhS1xYMFdjwS0nsmBM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QODA3UVNIJEAJLTS34BMIWNXZI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2026 Lexus ES 500e sedan, shown parked along the Pacific coast, will go on sale in June.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily5-motor-oil-shortage-crisis-0527/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T19:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for May 27: The synthetic oil shortage, explained]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/RdzWB7B4-tzEoL1oGAQHCoNm0qg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/5E7A3EZZXJB3FHIQZGWNRGXNBM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. dealerships face severe synthetic motor oil shortages lasting until mid-2027 because of Middle East supply disruptions and refinery economics.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-guest-commentary-gillespie-0527/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T18:26:55.491Z</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>2026-05-27T18:26:55.491Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: Why consistency is no longer optional with the new FTC reality of dealer pricing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/C3-mSvrl7d3eVCOg5iYklk-pF0Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/O52TPRAFERDNJCO5J3O6BLEGT4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joe Gillespie is founder and CEO of Dealer eProcess.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-gordie-howe-bridge-volvo-imports/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T17:55:45.195Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T17:55:45.195Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gordie Howe Bridge could finally ease key trade bottleneck; dealers positive in Q2]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/QcBwIn8XbEDjE9lPNhiv8NwnoZw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/KBH6U2Z55NFZLFO2ZI25TKXEMQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michigan imports $50 billion of goods annually from Canada, while $23 billion worth of goods flows the other way, according to trade data from the state. Michigan’s border crossings are vital for U.S.-Canada trade.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/anc-usmca-tariffs-gordie-howe-bridge-michigan-canada-0527/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why the North American auto industry is banking on a new Detroit-to-Canada bridge to expedite trade]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/8Ki9o-NC4YKJMMAV5k22SdLNphA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DXSQBD7TIZBBLLDD3RL4G2XEPE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Gordie Howe International Bridge cost Canada $6.4 billion to build.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/anc-ontario-tech-auto-defence-expansion-0527/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T15:58:39.83Z</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>2026-05-27T15:58:39.83Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auto research hub at Ontario Tech gears up for defence as Canada expands industrial focus]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/HmjIvY44k5y2flq4kXAayfGHEYA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FEYBDBONEJCUPJ34XTMMIEQOBQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One of the dynamometers at Ontario Tech. The university will upgrade its research and testing facility to handle heavier military hardware as part of the expansion.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safety/an-volvo-chinese-vehicles-authorization-0526/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T20:15:45.055Z</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>2026-05-26T20:15:45.055Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Volvo gets authorization to import connected vehicles despite Chinese ownership stake]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/6BJ3Y2gIXpryoguFwX2Ied2RF6E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/UG7LY4UGJZHI7OIE6BG5IOBDT4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Volvo EX30 at the Beijing auto show on April 25, 2024. The automaker is majority-owned by Chinese company Zhejiang Geely Holding Group.]]></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/stellantis/lancia/ane-lancia-gamma-0527/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T09:52:22.561Z</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>2026-05-27T09:52:22.561Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lancia reveals Gamma midsize crossover as brand builds out lineup from single model]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/gUM0Kc5l3r7EyE5Z7bVTsRV0M0U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3KLR2ZF6SVCSNGV7KHG2BKNKQM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Lancia Gamma is built on the STLA Medium platform. Orders open in the autumn.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/ane-avp-bosch-mercedes-vw-bmw-0520/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T11:44:20.531Z</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>2026-05-27T11:44:20.531Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automated parking clears regulatory hurdle, but automakers show limited momentum]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/99vkGogjHKxmxmxK-rzbvGJfvJw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/M6LCBRPZBFABZPHCGUO24WYTXU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BMW is partnering with Valeo to develop automated valet parking for the automaker’s Neue Klasse-based vehicles.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/an-2027-vw-jetta-gli-0527/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:38:49.272Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T14:38:49.272Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Manual transmissions disappear from VW lineup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/LFMpL9JQ28v4Ho-ckhVNEoG84Fs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/SEA43Z36EJCW3IIHLW5JLRDQEY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[VW refreshed the Jetta and Jetta GLI for the 2025 model year and kept the manual transmission available.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/scout/cdb-scout-motors-moving-jobs-20260526/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T16:48:25.305Z</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>2026-05-26T16:48:25.305Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW-owned Scout Motors moving jobs from Novi to North Carolina]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/jM5bwsL1FnihM5jBgKs0NKJWHzw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/NJBGH3HFQTW6HWZFXQZ74EW2Y4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“Charlotte is the ideal home for Scout Motors," CEO Scott Keogh said of the North Carolina city in November.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/ane-chinese-invest-serbia-0527/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:12:29.97Z</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>2026-05-27T14:12:29.97Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[China to invest $1.1 billion in Serbia in car parts, AI, robots]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/uLmsNEhxQkZ4uRue13kohcW2KWI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/BE3LQKB22ZA2XCYSP3OLHRHAFY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One of the companies investing in Serbia is Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting System. Xingyu works with automakers such as VW, Mercedes and China's Aito, which uses the supplier's front and rear lamps on the M8 SUV (shown).]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/ane-china-evs-value-loss-german-rivals-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T11:43:24.51Z</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>2026-05-27T11:43:24.51Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Chinese EVs are losing value twice as fast as rivals in Germany]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Qxy7MDkVkO7JBTzXhq8i7gLkpvU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/5BDJ7KHSHRDW5EYYHG4YR2XK5M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Seal U DM-i plug-in hybrid is one of BYD's most popular fleet cars in Germany. Chinese automakers rely heavily on short-term sales channels such as rental fleets.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/anc-ethanol-fuel-blends-engine-damage-myth/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T14:07:23.257Z</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>2026-05-27T14:07:23.257Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Claims higher ethanol fuel blends damage cars exaggerated, expert says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ubY6dvUGTtNmfiA0OV51156PMGE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/M32L7QYBCNCZDOFJX2R6INX6XA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Canada's federal renewable fuel regulations require that fuel producers and importers have an average "renewable content" of at least four per cent, "based on the volume of gasoline that they produce or import."]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/batteries/ane-prologium-public-offer-0527/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T13:48:25.823Z</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>2026-05-27T13:48:25.823Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Solid-state battery maker ProLogium to go public in $3.8 billion deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/GVaqLG4V_C0gvckdBsxIFSfZHqg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/WAV7FT7O75EVLIGSGMWVPU7KNM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Prologium battery pack at the 2024 Paris auto show. The solid-state battery maker is building a factory in Dunkirk, France.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/sponsored/in-the-drivers-seat/an-20260527-wayve-ceo-alex-kendallai-revolution-autonomous-driving/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T07:00:00Z</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>2026-05-27T07:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Wayve CEO Alex Kendall on the AI revolution in autonomous driving]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/sponsored/webinars/an-what-automotive-suppliers-need-know-about-tisax/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T14:45:45.122Z</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>2026-05-20T14:45:45.122Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What Automotive Suppliers Need to Know About TISAX]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/bVZAOasQh2bFirVqib0w75H-u5U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ALA77BKVPZGZ3M3DCVCIT6HAUY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DEKRA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/an-what-automotive-suppliers-need-know-about-tisax-0527/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-20T14:57:57.685Z</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>2026-05-20T14:57:57.685Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What Automotive Suppliers Need to Know About TISAX]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/FkpIKL3m6YE1nER2_5KqesyiPVU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GS76DJKUNZAYDN4WNN7UNK6D4Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[What automotive suppliers need to know about TISAX]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ane-stellantis-chinese-midsize-0525/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T04:00:00Z</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>2026-05-26T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis taps Chinese partners Leapmotor and Dongfeng to fill midsize vehicle gaps in Europe]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/fFwr7ET9giuZUYqI4HtmL-ibxVs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VTDA4VJFUZGTNDFOBQVIEBDMDI.gif</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Voyah Free is one of two midsize models that the Dongfeng brand sells in Europe.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-uk-trade-deal-angst-0526/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T12:00:00Z</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>2026-05-26T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[British automakers could face U.S. import limit, pay higher tariffs with UK-built Toyota GR Corolla]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Q9SG4H5y6IRw7kSwiGH-74QMBZY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/747X73DCONDPXCLY2ONX3DJA7A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[British automakers will be exposed to higher tariffs in 2027 if sales of several new models push exports over 25,000 vehicles per quarter. It's not clear how the British auto industry will manage exports to skirt the elevated tariff rate of 27.5 percent.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/chevrolet/an-corvette-indy-500-candles-0527/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-27T10:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-27T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Corvette ZR1X uses 1,250 hp to blow out candles for America’s 250th]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/W2f0URbUvISGF2tg76NVlFyatpM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VDZPT4BCWRGMFMXF4ABEIMG3ME.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X zips past oversize candles in celebration of America's 250th birthday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ferrari/ane-ferrari-luce-ev-unveiling-0525/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T20:10:57.256Z</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>2026-05-25T20:10:57.256Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ferrari unveils €550,000 Luce, its first EV and a design unicorn]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/tWzajjjyq33v4tx8i5B_91JTF14=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GVYF3WULBFDI5OJJUT2VKKUQSQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Luce's body styling, by ex-Apple designer Jony Ive, is a simple, futuristic shape with floating spoilers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-cox-dealer-sentiment-cadsi-q2-2026-0526/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T19:34:45.236Z</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>2026-05-26T19:34:45.236Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dealer sentiment positive in Q2 despite economy, political concerns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/mKDs6u7uke875cxJTvrGa91vfaM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/KOWOXD7NDFDXZMM6JEBRXQPANQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cox's spring survey found dealers optimistic about the future. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/executives/talk-from-the-top/an-mazda-talk-from-the-top-tom-donnelly-0520/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T10:00:00Z</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>2026-05-26T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mazda targets dealer partnerships, fine-tuned brand identity on march to 500,000 U.S. sales  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/7T9MSbuT2WMwPkW4jUyhcxlmsqI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/UWALD2VMGBBO3BUCGYOK4C5HUM.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mazda North America CEO Tom Donnelly: The dealer experience is a real strength of the brand.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/service-and-parts/an-synthetic-motor-oil-shortage-cb-0526/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T18:04:56.631Z</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>2026-05-26T18:04:56.631Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Synthetic motor oil shortage could last until mid-2027. What service departments need to know]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/RdzWB7B4-tzEoL1oGAQHCoNm0qg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/5E7A3EZZXJB3FHIQZGWNRGXNBM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Supplies of 0W-20 at a Detroit-area Target were sold out on May 23.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-cox-dealer-sentiment-q2-0526/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T19:38:27.357Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T19:38:27.357Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for May 26: Dealers surveyed by Cox felt positive in Q2 despite economic, political concerns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/UomR75CSSKEly1alWvwyNYF58JU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HDBEQAFPQVBJRAGWFN42MR7M3E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dealers stayed positive in the second quarter despite economic concerns. The used-vehicle market hit its highest score since 2022 as consumers shifted to pre-owned inventory.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/an-u-s-cpo-sales-april-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T19:26:00.467Z</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>2026-05-26T19:26:00.467Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Certified Used-Vehicle Sales, April & YTD 2026]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/toyota/an-toyota-financial-services-alec-hagey-0515/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-15T15:07:50.224Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-15T15:07:50.224Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Toyota Financial Services CEO Alec Hagey on inventory discipline, EV residuals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/j1u-eBZRDIzWFADeL0-zHgW2PtA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GZUUC6PJ4BGNFDQUPDXZU7BOYM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Toyota Financial Services CEO Alec Hagey discusses the company's disciplined incentive strategy and relationship with dealers, among other topics.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-honda-ridgeline-pause-nuro-chapin/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T17:20:09.009Z</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>2026-05-26T17:20:09.009Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Honda pauses Ridgeline; 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Combustion-engine versions are also built there.]]></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/technology/ane-pony-ai-expands-robotaxi-fleet-0526/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T14:53:17.182Z</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>2026-05-26T14:53:17.182Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pony AI lifts 2026 robotaxi fleet goal on faster growth]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/6Ag_b8GJC2NWXIBHbwlHWZRgc3I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/AM5LSGU3IRATVDK4LL6IJ2MSLA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Pony AI autonomous taxi in Shenzhen, China.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/canada-best-practices/anc-volvo-cars-markham-excellence-best-practices-april/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T11:29:47.219Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T11:29:47.219Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[At Volvo Cars of Markham, details drive customer-service success to 4th straight excellence win]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/-InP4NOL_yh4yH9n3rpTem55dXg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DV2EEPO2BJAPHPH2Z3AYNHSRDE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sales staff at Volvo Cars of Markham are considered advisers to customers to help them meet their needs,  General Manager Aaron Chuang said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/an-2027-mercedes-benz-s-class-reviews-critics-corner-0526/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T13:41:28.125Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T13:41:28.125Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class reviews: Top of class]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/su7_BH31kvr-144BYDemSI6JlZ4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/NKBOROYKSJA35FDZZ2ZE2QAJLU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan is substantially updated, with 50 percent of the car’s components either newly developed or reengineered, the company says.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-2026-40-under-40-nominations-open-0525/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T10:00:00Z</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>2026-05-25T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nominations open for Automotive News 40 Under 40 auto retail awards]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/VV8WREKKAiqpgQmmnbutjlD7oqU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ITV27MOQLZE7FPG7KVLBKKUTJY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Guests check out the wall of 2025 Automotive News 40 Under 40 honorees at a reception in Las Vegas.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mercedes-benz/ane-mercedes-urban-automated-driving-germany-0526/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T09:41:02.093Z</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>2026-05-26T09:41:02.093Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mercedes to launch urban assisted driving system in Germany this year after China, U.S. rollouts]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/7seovG1e0_y30vBgqRJJVWd6OGE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/IJ3NW7DJBFBDRCO77ZAO3Y3O3Y.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mercedes will launch its MB.Drive Assist Pro urban assisted driving system in select German cities before 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