<?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/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/news/an-foreign-automakers-usmca-cheapest-cars-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T14:42:33.183Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:42:33.183Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Foreign automakers threaten to pull cheapest models from U.S. without trade deal, report says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/cLqjiEyDThY_YQAuUEAQyf7jKQw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FDDTZFVIBZFVFFRE2FREZAMXSU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The auto industry has urged the Trump administration to extend the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement,  which faces a review this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-bill-ford-trump-manufacturing-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T20:23:19.258Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T20:23:19.258Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bill Ford says Trump’s push to renew U.S. manufacturing will boost supplier base]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/VoY_ZQkBkb0fAzD1NCg642EUMWQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/PXIM3KWSR5ARBPW6NGU64HYISE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ford Motor Co. Executive Chair Bill Ford and daughter Alexandra Ford English, a Ford board member, speak at an Economic Club of Grand Rapids event on April 27.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily5-gm-earnings-tariff-refunds-iran-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T19:00:00Z</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>2026-04-28T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for April 28: GM has a brighter outlook for 2026 — with some caveats]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/dCNx54o-ifsgtyJYozF4Cef4JFs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/J2PA33GN6FE5FM6MCRITNPMO3E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[General Motors raised its 2026 outlook on tariff refunds, but rising costs tied to the Iran war prevented the automaker from lifting guidance further. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-general-motors-q1-2026-earnings-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T10:56:19.682Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T10:56:19.682Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GM boosts outlook on expected tariff refunds but flags Iran war cost pressures]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/9UEFheX8_3WqYVh86ipCaPMIxZQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/C63ONELBLCS5NOZ3ZSS73PRW74.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[GM paid about $2.2 billion in cash during the first quarter as part of its effort to adjust its manufacturing footprint because of lower-than-expected EV demand. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-toyota-credit-sues-dealership-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T14:42:59.358Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:42:59.358Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Toyota Credit sues Connecticut dealership group for $5.1 million over out-of-trust vehicle sales, unpaid loans]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/kpl6YO0M0e8kKyYoCQ58UBxrO-M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/L7QK7Q3ZOZH2TDORGWWDT76HRE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A lawsuit brought by Toyota Motor Credit Corp. against a Connecticut dealership alleges it owes the captive lender more than $5 million.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/classified/people_on_the_move/an-potm-michael-lein-catalyst-iq/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T19:34:33.827Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:34:33.827Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Michael Lein ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/D2RfOb5319TaTM0oAoe5b1T3Dcs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/Z7ERACE2G5G7VA2X2WCARCNNKI.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Lein]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/china/an-china-nissan-evs-products-exports-0427/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T10:00:00Z</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>2026-04-27T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nissan targets 1 million China sales by 2030 with new EVs, exports]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/VjWMY148hpyt8c3n8wWSoxK-U-k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VG5Y7BRUYRHZXMPF4OGBYDUVMY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nissan intends to export the production version of the Terrano plug-in hybrid off-road concept from China.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/toyota/an-toyota-rav4-small-recall-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T18:20:36.442Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T18:20:36.442Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Improperly welded seat brackets leads to recall of 4 Toyota RAV4s]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/wFDzEsjfQN3zJleXcFrk5eMe_wg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DQIZTNNHIBDIVMN5B2EMVTUHJ4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The driver and front passenger seat are mounted on seat rails secured to brackets welded to the vehicle body structure, but some brackets may have missing and/or cold welds in various patterns, NHTSA said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/used-cars/top-100-used-dealerships/an-how-used-vehicle-retail-sales-are-ranked-0420/</loc><lastmod>2025-04-20T10:00:00Z</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>2025-04-20T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Automotive News compiled its top 100 list ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/-SkNjKcZOmao26XMI7wcOklIGvE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VGMXH4XGDVB6NFBOTPXANERTRM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Automotive News compiled its annual ranking of the top 100 dealerships in used-vehicle sales.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/service-and-parts/tb-aca-adas-panel-feature/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-23T18:54:19.069Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-03-23T18:54:19.069Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ADAS-equipped vehicles creating service challenges]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ImS_o17U-s3B0H5ym7zPGL-t950=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/AWPXNPT45FGHZPDBBJR7ITC74Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A BMW undergoes ADAS calibration at a Pristine Collision Group body shop in Southern California, a repair that can add as much as $2,500 to an accident claim.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-bait-and-switch-gm-earnings/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T16:34:07.299Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T16:34:07.299Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Top dealer groups plagued by bait-and-switch complaints; GM earnings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/YwdeFlpAoS-YJaTMe1H2Nd0UH8I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/NHPDMQD4JBHNQQI5J5RFLLWAI4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Federal Trade Commission headquarters in Washington, D.C.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-china-automaker-advantages-europe-software-batteries-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T11:39:19.117Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T11:39:19.117Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why China dominates auto production: Software platforms, not just cheap cars ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/yacKIVlVrOQur0ajQ7Ry2dltNE8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/IO3JMLV2QFET3EJIQ2DSM5YLCU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An ET5T EV on the production line at Nio's plant in Hefei, China]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ane-stellantis-q1-results-preview-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T15:05:19.307Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T15:05:19.307Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 things to watch for in Stellantis’ first-ever quarterly profit report]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/_SLTfbJGLN_L8xJu-_gbnJGKgZU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7C3OJWD6WNBNNLBRH4ZWGTDP5M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Fiat Grande Panda small car has helped boost Stellantis' sales in Europe. Fiat, along with Jeep, Peugeot and Ram, will be one of the automaker's core brands, according to reports. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/bmw/an-bmw-2027-7-series-sedan-0422/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-22T13:00:00Z</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>2026-04-22T13:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BMW 7 Series refresh doubles down on large sedans ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/emOa8z6UPS8ruUA9pVciyvC6cvs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FEIWE7PUU5A4XBTGP4IAC2YAVA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BMW revealed the freshened 2027 7 Series on April 22 at Grand Central Terminal in New York.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/an-aston-martin-valhalla-reviews-critics-corner-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T15:01:49.362Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T15:01:49.362Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aston Martin Valhalla reviews: A no-drama rocket]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/bi_dF-_4VR3GBu9_FHMn1rIts3w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RH6QGZJQDVFFFATPBACMRHLLXU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Aston Martin Valhalla, shown, is aimed at rivaling the Ferrari F80, McLaren’s W1 and Lamborghini’s Revuelto. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/jaguar-land-rover/ane-jlr-chery-launch-freelander-8-china-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T08:47:04.423Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T08:47:04.423Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[JLR and Chery launch Freelander 8 SUV in China]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/IGdnieX3PLD-06vzFAdZlIhy1UQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MG4ZJTAH2BB4PBBEHO32PX553U.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Freelander 8, shown, is a three-row plug-in hybrid off-roader that draws heavily on the styling of the original Land Rover Freelander.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-finance-insurance-affordability-0420/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T10:00:00Z</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>2026-04-20T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[High gasoline prices have raised the stakes of vehicle affordability: How F&I offices can cope]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/_xy4UR6SzRx7r1W_biPfJWvJZ8k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/47W7JIYGOVA5TNB3WPGO6NUXJE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Many auto retailers are selling older and higher mileage cars than they have before to give price-sensitive customers options, Terry Gilmore, vice president of sales at Tasa Holdings, said at the 2026 Ethical Finance and Insurance Managers Conference in Las Vegas.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/guest-commentary/an-guest-commentary-autonomous-driving-handoff-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T10:00:01Z</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>2026-04-28T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: The most dangerous second in autonomous driving]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/0AESvQxD7RJReXKajWVomZqpO_w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TIRWM2CLNY2YMUZWBXWOYYUFZM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The transition between automated systems and human control creates autonomous driving's most dangerous moment — and its biggest legal and business risk.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/audi/an-audi-q4-etron-refresh-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T11:30:25.621Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T11:30:25.621Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Audi Q4 E-tron, updated for 2027, to remain in U.S. lineup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Lbo9xsqpkMBE_bf1TW0mNfcPBBc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/WAFX23VNX5CCNNPEPLPPRBQYXI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Audi Q4 E-tron deliveries for European markets will begin in the summer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/audi/an-audi-q3-commercial-chase-infiniti-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T10:00:01Z</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>2026-04-28T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Infiniti stars in new Audi commercial]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Pq9fNm4vwqbkvifw10bnxp9J0wA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/EAIPCAM3AFBQXDTRUHM4222KXA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morgan Freeman and Chase Infiniti star in a commercial for the Audi Q3.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/porsche/an-porsche-cayenne-electric-coupe-0424/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T04:01:00Z</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>2026-04-24T04:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Porsche quickly follows 2026 Cayenne Electric with pricier coupe]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/xTHqFbnq3FzVw_boEifCC3bxRcc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TF7M3KHEDRFUFPURI6CYUIQZQM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Cayenne Coupe Electric, shown, has the iconic roofline of the 911, internally called as the ‘flyline,’ Porsche says.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/china/an-china-exports-increase-europe-iran-war-mexico-tariffs-march-2026-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T11:21:50.485Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T11:21:50.485Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[China’s export engine booms in March, shrugging off Iran war disruption, new tariffs in Mexico]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Q6YLLYUf7FSi-0ZhXRSCCXOIqHE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6T72E4K2O5A43FOGRDL6LSGMTE.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Geely has deployed a vessel to export vehicles from its Ningbo plant in China to Europe, keeping the country's international shipments humming despite the war in Iran and new tariffs in Mexico.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/ane-suppliers-pressure-eu-content-rules-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T09:42:21.958Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T09:42:21.958Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[European suppliers urge EU to tighten ‘Made in Europe’ rules]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/dvUMPe5tVWs_qHiTfKYu5I47fjY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2UVG7FOUZRADDEBTNLEPNWE67A.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Audi production in Neckarsulm, Germany.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/ane-hongqi-stellantis-plant-spain-first-europe-production-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T07:10:51.761Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-28T07:10:51.761Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[China’s Hongqi eyes Stellantis plant in Spain for European expansion]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/1aCEpztPCDfpFJ4gFGrwXZ3Jde4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HGPA7YXEIVF5TG4MVAQD55BDYQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hongqi presented the EHS5 at the IAA Munich auto show in 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/events/congress/ane-congress-2026-schmidt-bmw-0428/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-28T04:00:01Z</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>2026-04-28T04:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BMW sustainability chief Glenn Schmidt to speak at Automotive News Europe Congress]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/tpvyKJ7RrgEZBS7KlE-MlkrdgGQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/M5LMIDCSCZBGHJDOXFDTGGM3HI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Glenn Schmidt, vice president global sustainability at BMW Group.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-china-automakers-look-overseas-to-produce-0427/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T14:22:08.994Z</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>2026-04-27T14:22:08.994Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chinese automakers to triple overseas production, targeting Europe, Latin America]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/0l4vaSjHw6zAZIfql56H75jvTW4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/F5ALD5RQPRDHHLVAJGD46NI5TU.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Magna Steyr in Austria is building Guangzhou and Xpeng EVs for European markets.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-bollinger-assets-auction-0427/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T19:36:39.081Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T19:36:39.081Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bollinger assets to be auctioned after collapse of EV startup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Z32hW8SmMxCLwuoZj3wVRQ5tlnA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3FPH2B7RJBHS3EJVS3LMA6CXNI.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The assets include battery-testing and -validation systems, tooling, vehicle lifts, inventory and shop equipment as well as 20 Bollinger B4 trucks and additional vehicles.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/dodge/an-dodge-durango-carries-brand-0424/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T15:08:34.262Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-24T15:08:34.262Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Aging Dodge Durango thrives as capable, powerful family hauler]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/BKWNIuMwhntrpYCEo9bfj5cP3LY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/BC7NSKCAEFHOVHFP2TD2KNTJYQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2026 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat Jailbreak allows for increased customization, with color options available for seat belts, badges and other parts.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/asia/an-china-2026-beijing-auto-show-car-concept-photos-pics-gallery-0427/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:53:28.085Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T11:53:28.085Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Check out the must-see car and concept debuts at the Beijing auto show]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/cS6-n9fTV39pag0YFG1Wi-qVTrg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/CSIPTIRQURA3FIAYRLUFMXHPGA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Fangchengbao S is the first full-electric sporty vehicle from the BYD subbrand created in 2023 for off-road vehicles and sporty cars, as Chinese players move upmarket.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-an-beijing-auto-show-2026-0427/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T19:00:00Z</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>2026-04-27T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for April 27: Check out these 17 car debuts at the 2026 Beijing auto show ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/mGnOQ34vV3fRacev2tZFcSR_XRg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/F54JRG3BJ5BETB6M3R3ME33DAM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Lynk & CO GT concept was one of the debuts.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/anc-betterfrost-windshield-deicing-technology-0105/</loc><lastmod>2026-01-07T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-01-07T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Canadian startup Betterfrost advances windshield deicing tech that uses 20 times less energy than HVAC]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/plYz-yBLRRQ7iAxzzfQT5vsWcvQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/UUDNPCQHYVCTRGP6KEJUHOEEHY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A cold chamber test of Betterfrost's technology, left, compared with conventional HVAC deicing. The method targets the bonds between ice and glass, prompting ice to slide off the windshield. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/an-u-s-cpo-sales-march-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T18:28:14.384Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T18:28:14.384Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Certified Used-Vehicle Sales, Mar. & YTD 2026 ]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-toyota-record-sales-eric-jesse/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T17:55:00.741Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T17:55:00.741Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Toyota posts record sales; finding white space in powertrain segments]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ba3IP2KoWwUSgdxtAFijUs1ADQ4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6UKT5KQT4VDDZCDYXKMLRCEA5Q.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-guest-commentary-tyrrell-0427/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T17:10:29.514Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T17:10:29.514Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: How to master F&I in an affordability constrained market]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/MfBwG0PL11xHXwyaxbcAfkmNc6E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DLDSP6Z6RNAA3EA2LBF7QYIUTQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Christine Tyrrell is vice president at Automotive Assurance Group.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/toyota/an-toyota-highlander-lives-on-as-ev-0209/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-09T12:02:19.865Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-02-09T12:02:19.865Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Short teaser video confirms Toyota Highlander to live on as an EV]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/rnEtZj1m9RT4718R-Cly1P8KMgM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/WQWEWK57ANHYTG4XRMYWEQN2QQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The video shows the Highlander nameplate above BEV and AWD badges on the liftgate of the redesigned crossover, which is expected to be fully revealed within days.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/audi/an-audi-q3-dealer-reveals-0330/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-31T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-03-31T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Audi leans into dealers ‘After Dark’ to herald retooled Q3]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/jOcVHSY_8mSWPYDx3B55vKxB2m8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7TQVRELMTNHCPMK4CNXI4M5JUM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The German luxury brand provided dealers with the Audi After Dark theme, along with a tool kit with lighting and signage.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/anc-used-ev-retained-values-0424/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T10:00:00Z</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>2026-04-27T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why EVs have struggled to hold their value on the used market, and why that’s poised to change ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/QeRZ-1ukIUe9EgAZtPTDR2cUraE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2KACOHODAFF5TLQOUFKOB4DGFM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In 2023, Tesla slashed prices of such nameplates as the Model Y — a move that shook confidence in the used-EV market.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ane-leapmotor-b05-launch-0426/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T17:15:25.01Z</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>2026-04-26T17:15:25.01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Leapmotor targets Europe’s compact EV segment with B05, priced thousands below rivals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ZlFEL73Pyp9-vN15b-MvLYLH7bY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/UFDBNAVOQ5HZLFV63C7FZ2DVS4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At 4,430 mm long and 1,880 mm wide, the Leapmotor B05 is one of the larger full-electric compact hatchbacks on the market in Europe.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/an-ev-makers-fight-for-direct-sales-0426/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T10:00:00Z</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>2026-04-26T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW-backed Scout is challenging franchise laws. What it means for EV direct sales]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/X3ta45Gu8bx218wXFgjegin3WKo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7JV4IYRO6RGB5DTGDX4DCNOHFA.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rivian sells vehicles at this store in San Francisco, where California allows direct sales by manufacturers without franchise agreements. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/toyota/an-toyota-2025-record-sales-despite-tariffs-lexus-hybrid-exports-0427/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T07:21:41.388Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T07:21:41.388Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Toyota achieves record global sales despite tariffs as U.S. hybrid demand surges; Canada, Europe notch all-time highs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/cvbutVHldlNLiKprT_GbUYJpCYg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QTDIQWXEWFC5PDWWD4G7HB6JA4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former CFO Kenta Kon, right, takes over as CEO from Koji Sato, left, as Toyota Motor Corp. books record global sales on booming U.S. deliveries and hot demand for hybrid vehicles.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-profit-forecast-back-in-black-reverse-loss-financial-results-0427/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T10:44:19.807Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T10:44:19.807Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nissan expects to go back in black as CEO Ivan Espinosa’s revival plan gains traction]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/vSDNlFFiNe9MXZnyt8i-5Pn_sj0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MTTYUKOVUFBP7JANZDEMFHNFDU.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa reversed the company's forecast for a full-year operating loss to a profit on cost containment and favorable foreign exchange rates.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/sponsored/executive-insights/an-closing-ownership-gap-across-vehicle-lifecycle/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T12:00:00Z</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>2026-04-27T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Closing ownership gaps: How OEMs can better track vehicle lifecycles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/zOSQ8vw36lDDZ5-SuYRttb3gZcY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/SPFOGVE54ZESXP3OEBD6J2J2UM.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/digital-edition/automotive-news/an-digital-edition-4-20-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-20T12:03:57.297Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-20T12:03:57.297Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automotive News 4-20-2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/b6uuDrt6033_dsFQvrlqr6LxaU4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LLKSLRWAMNFCPMBXDBG7OILNNU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Front cover of Automotive News April 20, 2026 issue]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/digital-edition/automotive-news/an-digital-edition-4-27-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T11:36:37.863Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T11:36:37.863Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Read the Automotive News digital edition for April 27]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/CPna4ETvsq1afCGT5rQwfAygIo4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4VTHKUX34ZH2NGVIRLTXS2BKYU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Front cover of Automotive News April 27, 2026 issue]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/hyundai/an-hyundai-ioniq-v-electric-vehicle-ev-china-2026-beijing-auto-show-0424/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-24T16:34:10.88Z</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>2026-04-24T16:34:10.88Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai’s China sales have collapsed. Now it’s betting a rebound on a new super-wedge Ioniq V EV]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/hy1e678cSlUfms8f1V-rH6qxpKw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/NBAV3RM67VARNL76RFOUK22INI.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hyundai says the Ioniq V, unveiled April 24 at the Beijing auto show, will spearhead 20 new models for China over the next five years as the South Korean company tries to rebuild sales to 500,000 vehicles by 2030.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/bugatti/ane-porsche-sells-bugatti-ultraluxury-retreat-0427/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T09:03:21.274Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T09:03:21.274Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Porsche sells Bugatti stake in retreat from ultraluxury cars]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ROxOmsc-le-yTfIUaBrrw5NnOWU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4U4XHYXJENAY7JDP3UMPTGCCBY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Bugatti Tourbillon.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/hyundai/kia/ane-kia-europe-price-cuts-china-pressure-0427/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T07:46:26.339Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T07:46:26.339Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kia CEO signals price cuts in Europe to fend off Chinese competition]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/vrWRi9H9ACuSavhZSh1V5xtHBPo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VNR3IEBOZFD67E63JUGJ4HYMJY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Kia EV2 small electric SUV, shown, will challenge low-cost Chinese EVs in Europe such as the BYD Dolphin Surf.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/anc-forced-labour-auto-imports-ban-pitched/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-27T02:48:35.932Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-27T02:48:35.932Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lawyers urge federal ban on U.S. forced labour imports, cars built by prisoners]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/3cMSmmg3E9E29umvhjfTeTXeUD8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FXBWTOOKDVFFDP24PV5ST25LWI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Public Safety Canada has referred questions from The Canadian Press to the CBSA.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/columns/an-intercolumn-direct-sales-0426/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-26T11:00:00Z</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>2026-04-26T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why not sell EVs the way Apple sells iPhones?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/qTFE87IDHXMQXl73Be1T9yxY9pw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HEA6CSQRJBFPPJRJT5I37GBROQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Scout Motors, backed by Volkswagen Group, wants to sell directly to U.S. customers when its electrified pickup and crossover go on sale. VW dealers are fighting back.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>