<?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/opinion/cartoons/an-leo-michael-buttons-0419/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T20:40:58.936Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T20:40:58.936Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Leo Michael cartoon: Pushing automakers’ buttons]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/an-u-s-medium-heavy-truck-sales-march-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T20:30:07.552Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T20:30:07.552Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. medium & heavy truck sales, Mar. & YTD 2026]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-toyota-gr-experience-center-dealers-0417/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T19:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for April 17: Toyota’s supercar showcase ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/QRzDauB8nL-KsERjHAKP37K38oc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HQH2RQMB6VH4BFQULSVMP3TTKE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The GR GT is on a more prominent display alongside an impressive collection representing Toyota’s racing heritage.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-bait-and-switch-lawsuit-0417/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T10:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Customer alleges Jeep dealership forged signature, added nearly $5,000 in unauthorized fees on wrong car]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/PSv4gc6-EK6BqmFCx_9AWRS-fuA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RIOVWLJ4TBB6ZABKCVF54DTTPI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[According to Louis Huertas’ federal court complaint, Riverdale Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram offered to buy his Grand Cherokee at 20 percent over market value as a trade and pay off his $25,116 loan balance. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-stellantis-brampton-rocked-stoever/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T19:14:00.768Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T19:14:00.768Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis’ Brampton plant pitch rejected; RockEd CEO Matthias Stoever]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/B3y8Wa6lx3I9N3A7kryHMzQUPP0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/J3XCBAQQGBCC5KAAVZXKX7XERI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stellantis’ plan to assemble China-sourced EV kits at Brampton was swiftly rejected by governments and Unifor, leaving the plant’s future unresolved.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/anc-canadian-auto-news-week-april-13-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T15:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 stories shaping Canadian auto this week include Toyota investment, BYD branding]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/0fJ99lV0F5DXlzTahnJdYAg0sHk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3ROBAA7JZRBW3GJPKXEI7W6ZQE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Toyota is expanding infrastructure and improving dealer support in Canada.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/anc-wood-automotive-founder-gerry-wood-dies/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T10:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gerry Wood built dealerships and community at Wood Automotive Group]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/kABTE-HJWYu2wW0NPHaHaT8_r2w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/F2BDOTBR7RBFPFFBLMFMLQCY5A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gerry Wood, founder and former president of Wood Automotive Group, led the Calgary company’s growth into a nine-dealership network and was honoured for his philanthropy. He died April 14 at age 81.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-china-automakers-europe-fleet-growth-possibilities-0417/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T12:19:33.35Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T12:19:33.35Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Chinese automakers see Germany’s fleet sector as critical to European growth]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/RrxLFYnOwXcKaxwfFWuHdtbosSk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3NXFOEX3PZHO3PCBLLPKPOZNY4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MG’s goal is to double the company’s fleet share in Germany. The automaker is relying heavily on dealers, who have close relationships with local fleet customers. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/mobility/an-iran-war-helium-0416/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T16:50:43.441Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T16:50:43.441Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How the Iran war could disrupt helium supply for auto semiconductor production]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/TgA9VvtzsMgpbm6cEM26DCe3OCA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/YNKXKLIRH5EIXGXBBR2ISXAFLM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Helium is a by-product of natural gas production and is used for manufacturing semiconductors that are key for advanced driver-assistance systems and hardware for electric vehicles. The Iran war has disrupted global supply.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/toyota/lexus/an-lexus-selling-gr-to-dealers-0417/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T15:09:13.031Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T15:09:13.031Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The top-secret garage Toyota designed to incubate Lexus’ new high-performance GR brand]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/judo01yUCC7go2GaTDp7gy144eY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VWRNSMPZFRFATFFGRJA4NK7QLY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lexus dealers got a close-up look at the upcoming GR GT in Toyota's GR Experience Center in Frisco, Texas, on April 13.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-ceo-ivan-espinosa-global-us-sales-rebound-vision-0417/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T10:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How CEO Ivan Espinosa will fix  Nissan’s big small-volume problem with 20% sales jump]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/M-jn0tu5-pUx7pC4sGmrJkK231c=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HWWZIJ5MC5FZ7KMTOTMINSKKL4.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa unveiled the next-generation Rogue crossover April 14 at the carmaker's headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, 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/retail/service-and-parts/an-indpendent-shops-start-mobile-service-0417/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T16:14:03.737Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T16:14:03.737Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dealerships risk losing mobile service business to independents, industry leaders warn]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/sxd9uBCd80S1jMnh4DCA9-QpvJM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/PICTUKFG6BFFFIBX7MTIKEZL7M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nathan Shaver, managing partner at Shaver Auto Group, has a small mobile service offering at his dealership in Thousand Oaks, Calif. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/anc-zev-sales-climbed-february-0416/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T10:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Canadian ZEV sales shot up nearly 50% in February as federal incentives returned ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ldLDHEBjjjQKD7Ke9ncqj877c7k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4BAXEZ7ZPVDBLMB4NXE7ZIBTZY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The increase in ZEV sales in February compared with marginally lower volumes in the wider market.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ford/an-ford-ceo-detomaso-pantera-0415/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-15T10:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-15T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jim Farley sells his 1972 DeTomaso Pantera for 142% more than he paid]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/FjUawN6BHbrTnofgR0q72KR71Xo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RWOKWSLASJAXRJXN35W2MI7Q3A.webp</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ford CEO Jim Farley sold his 1972 DeTomaso Pantera for $293,000 on the website Bring a Trailer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/anc-byd-interest-canada-sales-autotrader-0414/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-15T14:13:09.642Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-15T14:13:09.642Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BYD gains traction in Canada even before 1st sale]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/uGuA97en8yifZX4iWLwWEG35y0w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LGFOYMBD2FHJZJIB2F3SVTH3L4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Of the roughly half of Canadians considering a battery-electric model for their next vehicle, 12 per cent pointed to BYD as a brand they knew, according to AutoTrader.ca.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/an-ev-registrations-for-february-show-continued-decline-0416/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T12:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[February EV registrations plunge, dragging share below 5%, with Toyota, Cadillac bucking trend]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/kHf5lUuCxcvm5zeB7UTDW3UYWBg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4IJHI6GXSRDLNAD3PLX5KLDEK4.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Toyota’s EV registrations rose 77 percent to 3,066 in February as it pushed the bZ, shown, with average incentives of $12,626 per vehicle, according to Motor Intelligence.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/an-fritz-henderson-named-marelli-ceo-0414/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-14T10:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-14T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ex-GM CEO Fritz Henderson takes another spin through bankruptcy at supplier Marelli]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/rDFtbGSXXfm57937XnbJUoIz5e8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DOOOPBQCXVCG3PLSSLEU4ZC4O4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson was named interim chief of bankrupt supplier Marelli on April 13. The former GM CEO also served as interim CEO of supplier Adient for three months in 2018.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/china/an-china-beijing-auto-show-preview-volkswagen-audi-gm-bmw-byd-xpeng-hyundai-0415/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-15T13:51:09.187Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-15T13:51:09.187Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Global brands led by Volkswagen, GM, BMW double down on China bet with locally developed electric vehicles at Beijing auto show]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/8P1u8fKlgOKpfJXJ-q3Hch3XPEo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/YJGHZMTUCNHVPEYRJVZCVR6OEU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lynk & CO, Geely Auto Group’s  premium brand, will present its newest electric coupe-styled sedan, the 10+.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/an-stellantis-hires-michael-orange-0416/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T13:17:10.438Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T13:17:10.438Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis hires Hyundai’s Michael Orange to lead U.S. sales comeback]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/m8YWMBDGr0JG3-RQMZgkb3Vwl0k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FXRKQIIJU5BD7IU4RWL2L6V3DE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Hyundai Motor America sales executive Michael Orange will begin April 22 as senior vice president of U.S. sales and network performance, reporting directly to CEO Antonio Filosa.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/news/an-bmw-gets-headstart-in-2026-luxe-sales-race-0413/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T20:11:47.272Z</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>2026-04-13T20:11:47.272Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BMW edges Lexus at start of tough 2026 luxury sales battle]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/d1NaBIM4Ijqkf2SVYiwjW4z1NKY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ODTDOLRK2BALTNMXNTIMLDE42M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. sales of the BMW X3 crossover were up 58 percent in the first quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/jaguar-land-rover/ane-jlr-china-chery-freelander-suv-0416/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T12:56:29.161Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:56:29.161Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jaguar Land Rover’s China reset: Chery joint venture teases Freelander SUV]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/7UIkmV0rNKGY3Kkfdednv9qe1OI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/62BAXFPIEZB5BOUBL7V3HH37M4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The three-row Freelander SUV has a long wheelbase and short overhangs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/mergers-acquisitions/an-dealership-buy-sell-database-updates-0417/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dealership buy-sell database updates: AutoNation and AutoCanada each sell store, top 150 auto retailer buys 12]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/0WdU5qzp-MZMEjDCDT1u6GYV8LI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/75A6URAFGBGQ7I6BODE55IAHKU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lexington Park Chevrolet-Buick-GMC in California, Md., was one of 12 dealerships Brandon Steven Motors bought from Kody Holdings.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/audi/ane-audi-saic-evs-china-subbrand-0417/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T09:25:35.113Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T09:25:35.113Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Audi, SAIC deepen partnership for co-owned new brand]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ABTvEnXrCTZkVB4i7z5TvXfy-TI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/R2625GWZD5EVNE747HANKPB5RI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The E7X will be the second model from the subbrand.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/honda/ane-honda-china-ice-production-cut-0417/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T07:03:05.431Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T07:03:05.431Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Honda plans to shut down at least one combustion-engine car plant in China, report says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/XJyTge3Ngm8m8dGWu2re7wRcdNg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/PFICCS53L5G6BOG3EWXISYQEJY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Honda dealership in China.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mercedes-benz/ane-mercedes-china-luxury-hit-to-recovery-0417/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T08:21:53.911Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T08:21:53.911Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mercedes investors warn luxury focus could hamper China recovery]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/WevXLvXL89DFjc1-UOOxbcKDquY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/USRTENLMTNER5OSOEVS2PRLGBA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mercedes Chairman Martin Brudermüller and CEO Ola Kallenius (right) show the VLA electric van at the company's annual meeting April 16, 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/canada/anc-canada-data-laws-china-evs/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T02:28:53.979Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T02:28:53.979Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Privacy Commissioner says stronger data laws needed as Canada readies for Chinese EVs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/fQ6gbkpWz0SgjRyDlak6JtwlZlw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/POWYLJGUZRG4ZLWUMHIA4XHAGA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Kovrig, one of two Canadians detained by Beijing for nearly three years and now a senior adviser on Asia for the International Crisis Group, says an EV deal with China risks creating deeper entanglement with an increasingly totalitarian state so strong limits need to be in place.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/canada-conversations/anc--6/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-17T01:37:01.596Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-17T01:37:01.596Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ANC Podcast: April 17, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Chrysler CEO Matt McAlear]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/u1Y91qVurXjrLayuGGGgTSNtKDQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LWDGJGWKNRE4LMNFCRDYJF7NHE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chrysler and Dodge CEO Matt McAlear.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-an-tariff-refund-application-process-0416/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T19:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for April 16: Tariff refund application process opens next week. Here’s what you need to know]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/zTauU1q4gf287j2QU7qDnmd3B4c=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3N5GYKPBWRFNFCTK22X4OQ6U44.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Automakers and suppliers can apply for refunds on $20 billion in unconstitutional tariff payments through U.S. Customs starting Monday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/anc-martinrea-maintains-2026-outlook/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T18:47:16.873Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T18:47:16.873Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Martinrea’s 2026 outlook unchanged amid U.S. metal tariff changes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/atYzojHcHZmJlPiAIWsHFikWSW4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/A4EYCURHN5EURPCPTGDQA4SOJI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Martinrea has operations in Canada, the United States and around the world.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ford/an-ford-doug-field-leaving-0415/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-15T20:06:41.604Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-15T20:06:41.604Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tech exec Doug Field to leave Ford as automaker forms product creation team]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/yXpyMhAQjSwUZNm6-HOutYQlCTw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JKVKKNITJJDNFCLGOVGZKXXSUI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Doug Field hinted at future plans to give what he learned at Apple, Tesla and Ford “back to the world” but did not specify what he would do next.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/an-canada-light-vehicle-sales-nameplate-q1-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T17:55:55.171Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T17:55:55.171Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Canada light-vehicle sales by nameplate, Q1 2026]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/an-canada-light-vehicle-sales-make-q1-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T17:58:50.165Z</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>2026-04-16T17:58:50.165Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Canada total vehicle sales by make, Q1 2026]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/incentives/an-u-s-customer-incentives-april-20-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T17:55:13.742Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T17:55:13.742Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Customer Incentives – 04/20/26]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/an-new-rwd-buick-could-spawn-peformance-car/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-13T19:45:33.758Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-13T19:45:33.758Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Column: A new Buick GNX and one last box for Mark Reuss to check?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/siHPWTnLOgbxT7oINX83hSLoqmU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FEKT7AQT5JAZLDNDUTFYQQR4PI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A 1986 Buick Grand National, the brand's last rear-wheel-drive muscle car, and the first car GM President Mark Reuss worked on when he began his career]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-ivan-espinosa-exclusive-evs-plunge/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T17:31:47.083Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T17:31:47.083Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa on turnaround strategy; EVs plunge in February]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/MRdBttyrNN8I-MJb2PiQcfXZoiw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3K3CX2UD3BH4LE5OT4A47SVSEQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa discusses his vision for the automaker’s turnaround, including AI-driven autonomous tech and reducing the global lineup.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/shift/an-shift-podcast-kristin-poland-0412/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T10:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kristin Poland: ADAS advertising does not reflect reality]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/tAedTlHpi4Vq_t5Xj_M2YFshZK4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XXTEX4PFDRBPRJKDUZ52A4AKH4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kristin Poland of the NTSB]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/canada/anc-linamar-maintains-2026-outlook/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T16:02:25.699Z</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>2026-04-16T16:02:25.699Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Linamar maintains its 2026 outlook despite recent U.S. tariff changes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/fxo54W2SpqkXaBOA7f6h514UV0o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/NQJEJUVPBFDZXJIWDYLD2FA2OQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Linamar says it is conducting a review of the recent tariff changes and pursuing mitigation strategies, including adjustments to sourcing, pricing and more. 
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/an-ev-cancellations-delays-2026-0313/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-13T15:37:57.401Z</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>2026-03-13T15:37:57.401Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Here are the EVs canceled or delayed in 2026 as automakers pull back]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/4K7uG9kn8lkEohKJE_Rrw-Fmq6U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/52IYTIA3BNGEFEJJM6S33OJN2I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 0 Series SUV, shown as a prototype, is one of three vehicles Honda canceled as it refocuses on hybrids.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/top-150-dealership-groups/an-2026-top-150-dealership-groups-list-highlights-0412/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T10:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The biggest gainers and decliners on our top 150 dealership groups list]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/0xU2h-fmqMinrB44cG6R7kNpl2g=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ZOSRICF3DZHD7DXW732JZTCMYA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BMW of Ann Arbor, in Michigan, is part of Lithia Motors, which remained No. 1 on the latest top 150 dealership groups list. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/mergers-acquisitions/an-brandon-steven-motors-buys-maryland-stores-0415/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-15T22:13:52.896Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-15T22:13:52.896Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Top 150 auto retailer Brandon Steven Motors buys 12 Maryland dealerships, betting on new market]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/xtygYm0K82BiAfPI_X-bRsPF1uQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ISFXQ6QGTJEKZE5FQWZBBOIALE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Waldorf Toyota in Maryland is among the 12 dealerships Brandon Steven Motors bought from Kody Holdings. The stores’ names will remain, but they’ll be rebranded under the subgroup name SOMD Auto.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/pn-resrg-closing-two-plating-plants/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T13:36:24.628Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T13:36:24.628Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Resrg to close Indiana, Missouri plants as chrome-plated plastics demand declines]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/U3ofXldJZNNLwGmXozmJJAM7oNM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QJRUHVNK3FCVZNIZALD257DRXY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Resrg, an auto supplier created by combining operations of Rehau and SRG, is closing two of its chrome plating facilities in the U.S.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/sponsored/in-the-drivers-seat/an-cox-automotive-avp-on-how-predictive-trade-values-are-helping-dealers-acquire-smarter-inventory/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T13:27:50.88Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T13:27:50.88Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cox Automotive AVP on how predictive trade values are helping dealers acquire smarter inventory]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/mialabs/an-dealerships-winning-with-ai-without-spending-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T13:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T13:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Dealerships Are Winning With AI Without Spending More]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/j6kJEIdJmtHkzY9ucGRJDcSGVqQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MB2S7ANPIRETHAV6QGAR3Q5DJA.png</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/rockwellautomation/an-pillars-ai-success-automotive-manufacturing/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T13:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T13:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The 3 Pillars of AI Success in Automotive Manufacturing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/lmwxYBHwWiOTSm4bs-AFE1S0TnU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/UQDYKU5JGRCXNBU2E4J35EF3R4.png</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/an-stellantis-microsoft-tech-collaboration-0416/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T12:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis teams with Microsoft on AI, cybersecurity for drivers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/aoiST5n6ZmjfNRWus4gyiV8IXKw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HVR5V5PVUJDZZG3LDW5Y3NS2LM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stellantis and Microsoft announced a five‑year strategic collaboration on April 15 aimed at accelerating Stellantis’ digital transformation.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/anc-stellantis-leapmotor-brampton-ckd-rejected-0414/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T12:11:02.544Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:11:02.544Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis Brampton plant plans stall after Leapmotor kit cars pitch rejected]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Q8t8TOVSwkMGyVxr1LxIDYmW0HI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3GEM76EXYVCJLON4THVCOYPO4M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Unifor as well as the federal and provincial governments have rejected Stellantis' bid to build knockdown kits of Chinese vehicles at the Brampton Assembly Plant.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/ane-wayve-chipmakers-implications-0416/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T12:52:27.639Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:52:27.639Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why automotive chip suppliers are rushing to invest in this self-driving startup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/pBYiyQ_w0Ur1x8y4PRcLF7RZa44=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/NNKQRMACURGUVF7UVXKN7FPKQI.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa, Wayve CEO Alex Kendall and Sarfraz Maredia, Uber’s head of autonomous mobility, (left to right), with the Nissan Leaf robotaxi they plan to jointly develop and deploy in Tokyo by the end of 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-uk-automakers-iaa-content-rule-trade-clarity-0416/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T09:19:24.296Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T09:19:24.296Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[British automakers seek clarity on ‘Made in EU’ rule as trade risks grow]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/fgPqUqaQVCc2P7IYw5U23HTi8OM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TLANG2JKMFAMPEP4D57TQGZWAQ</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mini's Cowley, Oxford plant in England.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-trump-tariffs-refunds-explained-0415/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-15T21:36:28.873Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-15T21:36:28.873Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How automakers and suppliers could receive $20 billion in tariff refunds]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/aK3OqHL-81POTHECm3rbpPO-jk0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/EUEAMLHDHZBAPCPDZ5PZYKLFOQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Automakers and suppliers can apply for refunds for certain tariff payments that were deemed unconstitutional.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/columns/anc-melnychuk-column-april/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T12:14:35.994Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:14:35.994Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Column: War on Iran pours fuel on affordability crisis ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/JKKD4MqgUijki0-njcOviS6Qgnw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/N6X24YFJHZGRTGRAWPEZZFFAXQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Since the attack, and the subsequent freeze on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, the average price of regular gasoline in Canada has shot up about 27 per cent, based on Natural Resource Canada’s numbers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-stellantis-out-of-trust-lawsuit-0416/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T12:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis Financial Services sues Delaware dealership for $3 million, alleges out-of-trust sales]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/PSv4gc6-EK6BqmFCx_9AWRS-fuA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RIOVWLJ4TBB6ZABKCVF54DTTPI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stellantis Financial accuses a Delaware dealership of financing inventory with multiple lenders and transferring vehicles to a related Ford dealership without repayment.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/anc-honda-toyota-canada-form-manufacturing-organization-0415/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-15T15:36:49.733Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-15T15:36:49.733Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Honda, Toyota form assembly-oriented lobbying group in Canada as trade pressures build ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/0fJ99lV0F5DXlzTahnJdYAg0sHk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3ROBAA7JZRBW3GJPKXEI7W6ZQE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Honda and Toyota were core members of the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association of Canada (JAMA) until 2021, when the group was disbanded and the manufacturing lobbying file absorbed into GAC. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ane-stellantis-production-end-poissy-france-0416/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T09:58:39.601Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T09:58:39.601Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis Poissy plant in France will stop making cars, shift to parts and recycling]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/t1sF1-POrjAjil471PHbibyot5o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4JUVW4QBTVB4JM5BDLIHRDVTNU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stellantis's Poissy factory. Production of the DS3 and Opel Mokka is scheduled to end in 2028.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/byd/ane-byd-labor-violations-hungary-0416/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T08:22:08.553Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T08:22:08.553Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BYD accused by labor-rights group of violations in Hungary]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Q87yTneopgj19G3VvNUz0s5UIvY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/OJ4RCAXBWJAUVGFNIKGKDTBAK4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Customers look at electric vehicles at a BYD showroom in Hungary.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/ane-nissan-chery-uk-production-deal-0416/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-16T06:56:33.407Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-16T06:56:33.407Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nissan held talks with Chery on building cars in UK factory, report says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Eiw4-IfuKZmU5IoGCPFs29JZI5Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VEBN772EDVE4NDBMR4LMCSN4YU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The trim and chassis line at Nissan's Sunderland plant. The factory builds the Qashqai and Juke SUVs, and Leaf EV.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>