<?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/ev/anc-tesla-manitoba-court-challenge-rebates-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T17:34:17.581Z</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>2026-08-04T17:34:17.581Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tesla, Manitoba government grapple in court over EV rebate exclusion]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/wZCg44LBzayxmCOJ_bdg5R9pO9M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RNRKINRBSFARDM7CW4GZEYUQRA.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tesla’s exclusion from Manitoba's rebate program was part of broader Canadian pushback against the company in 2025 that included protests at showrooms. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/an-affordability-pushes-car-buyers-to-driver-assistance-over-autonomy-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T20:13:13.845Z</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>2026-08-04T20:13:13.845Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Affordability concerns push car buyers to driver-assistance tech over pricey autonomy features, survey shows]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/EpFEY02w0nBlvMwJBNaJzz33_5w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/EKVBREPVZBCXTGWV6NP7VYTKZM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New-car buyers showed less interest this year in hands-free driving features such as Ford's BlueCruise because of affordability concerns, according to AutoPacific.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/honda/ane-europe-honda-interview-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T17:09:58.443Z</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>2026-08-04T17:09:58.443Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Honda targets European sales growth with strategy focused on profitability over volume]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/FDECy5AvAkcm2uJkd9WKj9BcH-k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/YZDFVU4CBRAXDPJNFC72DHNKAA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Prelude sports coupe is an example of a niche model that Honda is counting on to drive growth in Europe.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/an-canada-sales-nameplate-july-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T20:10:37.867Z</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>2026-08-04T20:10:37.867Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Canada light-vehicle sales by nameplate, July & YTD 2026]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/hyundai/genesis/an-genesis-gv60-magma-launch-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T19:22:22.348Z</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>2026-08-04T19:22:22.348Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Genesis adds GV60 Magma performance model ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/T6kdPznZPF5A4gJBcVIovR7DF_o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/D6MSRNGVBZCR3OZN4JIM65VKYY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Genesis GV60 Magma high-performance SUV debuts for the 2027 model year priced at about $71,445 including shipping.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T19:00:00Z</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>2026-08-04T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 for Aug. 4: Michigan votes in key primary as auto industry grapples with affordability challenges]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/YYChztErRKhz6bpV-03Yt4Pm-t0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XYKLECFTFFAULDCUXXI4D4FICY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[July U.S. light-vehicle sales fell 1.4 percent from a year ago to 1.38 million, according to preliminary figures from GlobalData.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/canada/anc-new-brunswick-ev-charging-network-growing-cp-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T18:36:57.447Z</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>2026-08-04T18:36:57.447Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Brunswick to spend $6M on new EVs and fast charging stations]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Bwl0nZdauKSCQ5t7ftHBJgyl8b0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ZE6OWXX3YVFNZAKTWCCAQLEIQU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The new chargers are among 72 projects backed by New Brunswick’s nearly $64-million Climate Change Fund.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/an-how-one-dealership-turned-parts-into-354k-a-month/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T09:00:00Z</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>2026-08-04T09:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How a 40-Year Parts Veteran Built a $354K-a-Month Online Parts Business]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/2gvcXyafoe_k8fyUmhj0TjSRa6o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/UKXMZ7L2DVFY7FQX5X7AO2NMSM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[&ZeroWidthSpace;]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/an-july-us-auto-sales-0801/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T10:30:04.78Z</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>2026-08-01T10:30:04.78Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[July sales fall 1.4% even as hybrids power some automakers to gains]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/N-t7F1_ZKi6E9fK2BM6c4vHQJu0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XB4CQZZPDZHKPKRBVKN5KLVC2E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mazda’s U.S. sales slid for the fifth month, off 13 percent in July, with the company’s top seller, the CX-5, which has been redesigned for 2026, down 22 percent last month and 12 percent year to date. The overall U.S. light-vehicle market is now off 2.7 percent through July.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-repos-rising-wiretapping-california/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T18:18:57.148Z</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>2026-08-04T18:18:57.148Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Repossessions rising; dealerships face California wiretapping law]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/6ted_mO2XyTQLL7NCht1bIyHLLk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/Z7FVNCT7TREGXO3N5SG7NOZONI.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-theft-indiana-sullivan-auto-group-sentence-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T17:53:33.344Z</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>2026-08-04T17:53:33.344Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former general manager sentenced to 6 years for stealing $300,000 from dealership group]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/8PLVbouQ32_X4TavGV36Nl_W-I0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/YRFSBCJ2YRCBZFO2ZS4XI5RCQA.PNG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joseph Mascari’s actions while at Sullivan Automotive Group in Sullivan, Ind., involved 223 fraudulent transactions over three years, according to the sentencing order. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/ane-audi-a2-etron-efficient-ev-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T17:15:39.647Z</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>2026-08-04T17:15:39.647Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Reborn Audi A2 targets efficiency with new battery technology, sleek design]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/NaZ-CbDzxSYr2LiwZfW7B4cN730=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7GM5UTUUI5G27AJ2B2JDG5S7ZU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The A2 E-tron, shown here in concept form, will compete against models such as the Mercedes CLA and Alpine A390 in Europe’s compact premium segment.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/an-us-light-vehicle-sales-by-nameplate-july-ytd-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T17:09:44.641Z</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>2026-08-04T17:09:44.641Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. light-vehicle sales by nameplate, July & YTD 2026]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/ane-ai-driver-assist-first-av-second-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T08:15:06.444Z</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>2026-08-04T08:15:06.444Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why future of autonomous vehicles depends on helping human drivers today]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/u5IdYhB2zeJvpavO_XOBt8ABvAY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3RALU5DBCNCV7DNEDSN3AAM6HI.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The value of artificial intelligence lies in assisting human drivers rather than replacing them, according to Nauto CEO Stefan Heck.  Stellantis, Toyota and BMW are working on the technology with the AI safety platform provider.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-ford-dacia-production-halt-romania-0803/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T15:28:43.191Z</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>2026-08-03T15:28:43.191Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ford, Dacia halt Romania plants as extreme heat impact widens]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/SPnLRp9DOoh6MpYx_UqMAACJHLY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4AEYX7QZJJCUJIED5AL5NL7FD4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ford Puma Gen E production has been suspended in Craiova, Romania.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mazda/an-mazda-cx-70-cx-90-safety-campaign-upgrades-q1-earnings-financial-results-profit-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T16:12:27.106Z</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>2026-08-04T16:12:27.106Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mazda plans CX-90, CX-70 updates to reverse flagging sales, sustain rebound to profitability in 1st quarter]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/g738LngpOhU3-WBIaEmKRevikZE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LA53C3OAKBAIVLRWPAYCT4SBN4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mazda plans product upgrades and a safety marketing campaign to stoke flagging sales of the CX-90, pictured, and the CX-70 as the Japanese automaker looks to sustain its return to profitability in the latest quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safety/an-michigan-primary-el-sayed-stevens-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T15:23:55.851Z</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>2026-08-04T15:23:55.851Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Democratic primary winner in Michigan will have to address tariffs, EVs to take Senate]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/n3DbV2QdqS4SQ02k2HGT3QgpBaw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7NRHD45ZAFBI5HJNDJCR77Q7N4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A voter casts their ballot at a polling location inside the Detroit Department of Elections on the first day of early voting during a primary election in Detroit, Mich.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-design-chief-alfonso-albaisa-steps-down-matthew-weaver-new-styling-boss-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T14:15:15.759Z</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>2026-08-04T14:15:15.759Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Alfonso Albaisa, Nissan’s global design chief since 2017, to step down in October; Matthew Weaver will succeed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/_B6PJsWsw0T70rOIcd_R4pv3hrg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4DBTGC2I7FFZFKS5VXXQCE7VSY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alfonso Albaisa, seen here at Nissan's design center in Atsugi, Japan, will step down as the Japanese carmaker's global design chief after leading since 2017.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/tb-goodyear-detroit-motor-city-garage-tire/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T14:12:36.845Z</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>2026-08-03T14:12:36.845Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Goodyear opening its first retail concept tire shop in Detroit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/waAOrh5OW2Lmj_2gWsrFb4C_OeI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/OWAC4L5SQZDLBHJYSHHFHWGBFY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Goodyear is opening its first retail concept store in Detroit, the Goodyear Motor City Garage, where the company will showcase its products, technology and heritage, while offering a “vision for the future of vehicle care.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-general-motors-new-revenue-streams-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T15:31:37.275Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:31:37.275Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why GM sees billions in new revenue from subscriptions, defense contracts]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/3LU7dKA1sPtNUAxEOgh0MYT8Qws=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/C25R7FONG5GKFOWN5Q5UJWWHP4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An infantry squad vehicle built by GM Defense is being loaded into a helicopter. GM expects about $700 million in revenue from its defense business this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-presidio-f-and-i-data-0803/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T19:53:35.047Z</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>2026-07-31T19:53:35.047Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[F&I income at franchised dealerships scores record $1,769 per retail unit in Q2]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/8J2JL5dOnz4VPzt0xdegLYXUlBM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/IBSA6562RVCKPMYPAERU5PMXG4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[F&I income per retail unit rose 4.8 percent to $1,769 compared with a year earlier, the highest quarterly figure in the benchmark’s tracking history. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/guest-commentary/an-guest-commentary-automaker-software-branding-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T14:00:00Z</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>2026-08-04T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: Automakers can learn from Intel’s software decision]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/puA5Po7LgZoc63f9_qHXQhe5JAc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QJBDLTZ4FVDIHFGRNI2A4HVXZ4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Automakers are letting suppliers brand the software that will define cars, repeating the mistake that let Intel eclipse PC makers decades ago.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-repossessions-affordability-issues-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T11:00:00Z</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>2026-08-04T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[As the affordability crisis worsens, lenders turn to the ‘absolute last resort’: Repossessions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/5Re1ra8QQ9g8bAgetmWyUWN8Itk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/5ILIYRF37FHZ3G6HPTVVBAKRVI.webp</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Repossessions are on the rise as high transaction prices, long loan terms and more increase financial hardships for consumers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volvo/an-volvo-xc60-to-lift-us-factory-volume-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T10:00:01Z</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>2026-08-04T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Volvo XC60 to boost South Carolina factory output by two-thirds in 2027 ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/2u3z9-WCJf3QvQdfzGuKVVqqbqI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GPQKXLSTBJCN3LFFROCEGGMQ7E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Volvo's underutilized factory in Ridgeville, S.C., gets a productivity boost early next year when XC60 output begins.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-guest-commentary-wiener-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T13:10:03.474Z</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>2026-08-04T13:10:03.474Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: Why auto retail service relationships break down and what it takes to rebuild them ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/YnwMW-fUnh4L5IUBKZzytIzHBf4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/55BLRD4ICBB4NLTZIOAKXQDXVY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Automotive service partnerships break down gradually through customer inconsistencies, training gaps and transactional negotiations, writes Jeff Wiener. Customers end up losing because dealerships spend more time managing friction than creating value. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-chinese-market-share-winners-losers-0803/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T21:49:40.943Z</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>2026-08-03T21:49:40.943Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[As Chinese brands gain share in Europe, which legacy automakers are losing ground?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/vgKR4X0pD0aMfODWmp0Ut4tFHqU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DGKK47JRBVHD5D6ZFI3BKR3O2I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A BYD dealership in Warsaw, Poland. Chinese brands have a 13 percent market share in the country, one of the highest in Europe.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/guest-commentary/an-guest-commentary-ai-dealership-people-value-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T12:00:00Z</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>2026-08-04T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: AI is useful, but people remain the dealership’s greatest asset]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Arc8Yvoxuqff4nrh8OWQB32o4I4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/CYCG277SLBHIRFGRWDKFCDASF4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AI can boost dealership efficiency, but skilled, dedicated people remain the real driver of value.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/toyota/an-toyota-new-hybrid-vehicle-lithium-ion-battery-1q-earnings-financial-results-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T09:34:02.064Z</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>2026-08-04T09:34:02.064Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Toyota to launch next-gen battery blitz as hybrids prop up profits in latest quarter]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/7nPn-XVnaZ-wak_5JPZ-wcJM8As=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3OVUQRRRZBGFPBRV63EBWFSTWM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Toyota will shift to making new low-cost, high-performance lithium ion batteries in Japan from 2027 as part of a global ramp-up of hybrid vehicle sales.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-cipa-dealer-website-privacy-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T10:00:00Z</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>2026-08-04T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How plaintiffs are using a California wiretapping law to target dealership websites]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/iEyvoU3d5xQXQ1XP_BMyCQygiKQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/K6722ODLWZH2VYO6SCCTYASN64.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[California legislators are considering a bill aimed at curtailing the flood of demand letters plaintiffs are sending to companies under the California Invasion of Privacy Act. California’s state dealership association is supporting the effort.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/tesla/ane-tesla-registrations-europe-july-2026-0803/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T08:37:30.745Z</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>2026-08-03T08:37:30.745Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tesla’s European registrations uneven in July amid broader EV momentum]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/39s08lHI2qjtood4vh_8b0B_TDo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/WU6DQQF5XZBEPCS3QQEDFKNJ7Y.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tesla’s sales in Europe have rebounded this year after two straight annual declines.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/lexisnexis-risk-solutions/an-whats-driving-automotive-brand-loyalty-in-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T23:50:25.753Z</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>2026-08-03T23:50:25.753Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What’s driving automotive brand loyalty in 2026?]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/honda/an-japan-earthquake-honda-toyota-lexus-aisin-renesas-nissan-mitsubishi-astemo-0803/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T14:33:00.647Z</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>2026-08-03T14:33:00.647Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Honda adds auto plant shutdowns, including Civic, Prelude line, as Japan’s earthquake production losses mount]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/R2MFNMY3Wc4V46fI0cwCSGaj8X4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/NTURCKPQN5DH5KRMBHFL4JBCEA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's southwestern Kyushu region on July 28, impacting automakers and their suppliers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-1q-earnings-financial-results-profit-ivan-espinosa-rogue-e-power-0803/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T10:47:25.39Z</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>2026-08-03T10:47:25.39Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa calls Rogue e-Power launch the year’s most important as carmaker bounces back to profitability]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/NaBgmQFua8iQTicisYNwPsw3Z0E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JX7ITK5Y6VHVBMMPIG7HWLVDEU.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa said the U.S. launch of the Rogue e-Power will be the year's most important intro, as he announced the company's return to profitability in the fiscal first quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/audi/an-audi-q9-impact-0803/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T20:08:37.464Z</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>2026-08-03T20:08:37.464Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[With the Q9, Audi did its homework to enter ‘monster’ white space]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/LJ55xCcZFxVwHNu-R5YKuvWvNE8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/R36R2PZUABFHZKOBLCPVHAS5AA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[“Without the U.S., this car would not be there,” said Audi CEO Gernot Döllner, with an SQ9 that had been hoisted onto a New York hotel rooftop. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-porsche-piech-succession-0802/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T11:17:24.557Z</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>2026-08-02T11:17:24.557Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW’s controlling families face leadership decision as Porsche, Piech patriarchs near exit ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/wjZJdm-MDfp1dEb-euwChofpi3w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LAAVDMQIJJAHRPCTS3IBROQ2SA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[VW's Autostadt in Wolfsburg, Germany.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-daily-5-0803/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T19:20:56.772Z</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>2026-08-03T19:20:56.772Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 for Aug. 3: Nissan pins U.S. hopes on Rogue e-Power hybrid launch]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/-rqX8-56dYY7PzWg9OqyAifMH_s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/BXIV4IAGNRGCLALT53GMTMGO3E.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nissan unveiled the next-generation Rogue crossover in April as part of a new corporate vision to drive U.S. sales to 1 million vehicles.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-power-structure-revamp-hurdle-0802/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T11:05:13.731Z</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>2026-08-02T11:05:13.731Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How VW Group’s power structure poses hurdle to sweeping overhaul]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/yK-uUx5uXkznpGBN1J4qhJIXol8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/COLBK6QICVCAHG6KLWZN6DHUGI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[VW is considering plant closures in Germany, including in Emden where the ID7 is produced.  The plant has no confirmed model allocations beyond current vehicle programs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/columns/anc-jeff-column-july/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T13:16:37.319Z</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>2026-08-03T13:16:37.319Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Column: A decade of disruption, one story at a time]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/f7qCybgdmfNdvpczORL5q4RGaKY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/U3IRBWIRDRGNDEJPW6CWYSMXVU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Automotive News Canada debuted on July 18, 2016.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/an-2027-lotus-emira-reviews-critics-corner-0803/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T18:08:27.765Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T18:08:27.765Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2027 Lotus Emira 420 Sport reviews: A blast on the track]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/6E2x39QnAsn1s121rnFHsfPqUbY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/CL3YLTSM3BBEZELH2CWWRXA2KU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2027 Lotus Emira Sport has a optional removable tinted glass roof that can be stowed behind the front seats as well as enhanced track cooling and chassis configurations.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-kg-mobility-chery-stake-0803/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T08:45:42.577Z</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>2026-08-03T08:45:42.577Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chery invests $75 million in Korea’s KG Mobility, eyes U.S. market expansion]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/vDLeJxL4tayLGCrKioIs54KYkjQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7OB5IACMPZEAHAZYQ3NFC54ZLQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Torres, shown, is KG Mobility's No. 3 bestseller in Europe after the Korando and Tivoli.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-2026-best-dealerships-0803/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T10:00:00Z</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>2026-08-03T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here are the 2026 Automotive News Best Dealerships To Work For]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/hwOMZR_rYPYydiXGUo2M3b9mHRg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XNBKQIPZOJEZ7NOCECC7PRBGQQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Heather Krieves, left, accepts the award for Capitol Nissan of Salem from Automotive News’ Chrissy Taylor last year. The store was ranked  No. 1 on the Best Dealerships To Work For list in 2025. 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