<?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/technology/mobility/an-dram-shortage-memory-0623/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T10:00:01Z</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>2026-06-23T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The auto industry is competing with AI for memory chips — and losing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/PTFRBnaQKE5lHYd_bJdVsHOCPRE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7VK4GIAN65EU7NMMCTKN4IAWJ4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DRAM is key to enabling over-the-air updates, advanced driver-assistance systems, autonomy, infotainment and other functions for advanced vehicles that consumers increasingly expect. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-out-of-trust-nissan-dealer-lawsuit-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T15:03:44.813Z</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>2026-06-25T15:03:44.813Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nissan Motor Acceptance sues Massachusetts dealership, alleging it sold vehicles out of trust]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/zDKm4UYBNomScpBVGsCWEcHpVl4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/D4RWYAAN2Q3TVQKD5A2PE3RRWU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The complaint said the lender intends to seek arbitration, though court documents don’t say if the arbitration demand has been filed or what relief Nissan Motor Acceptance is seeking.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/an-top-stories-honda-element-return-0626/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T16:26:38.658Z</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>2026-06-26T16:26:38.658Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Top 5 stories of the week: Honda Element to return]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/cPrSaNnZE6oQjzS0QstCmq2EPNA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/PXMSUCE26JCPLNMTM4FYWCUVBE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Honda Element]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/canada/anc--7/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T10:00:00Z</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>2026-06-26T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lutnick delayed Gordie Howe International Bridge debut to seek bigger cut of toll revenue ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/8Ki9o-NC4YKJMMAV5k22SdLNphA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DXSQBD7TIZBBLLDD3RL4G2XEPE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Gordie Howe International Bridge cost Canada $6.4 billion to build.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volvo/an-polestar-banned-from-selling-in-us-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T16:59:27.625Z</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>2026-06-25T16:59:27.625Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Polestar dealers ‘devastated’ as Trump administration forces brand out of U.S. over Chinese tech]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/FC1we_qBxle-OhtcAp41jfFYRvU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4MDC5XRMW5AMZMDHYP6N4IKAPE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Commerce denied Polestar authorization under the Connected Vehicles Rule, which bars vehicles with Chinese-linked Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, cellular and certain satellite systems in the name of national security. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/renault/an-renault-china-electric-vehicle-ev-softeware-ai-tech-center-0626/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T10:41:32.457Z</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>2026-06-26T10:41:32.457Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Renault China adds software office to develop SDVs for global market ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/lOK6ENFviWmORn-pfinlBEkyP2g=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/EPBRHEJ5QVGDLEH4CDZEUVM3DQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Renault China's tech center in Shanghai, shown, has opened an office in Hangzhou to enhance its ability to develop software-defined vehicles.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/jaguar-land-rover/an-jlr-next-ceo-top-5-challenges-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T11:00:00Z</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>2026-06-25T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[A challenging to-do list awaits JLR’s next North American CEO]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/gaE7Utn6a-N8K4q-pWdc--OPWXs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FAULIWS2PBCNDO3WIYHJYDNVV4.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Land Rover store in Troy, Mich. JLR's next North American CEO must deliver robust sales and revenue under a goal set by top company executives.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/sponsored/webinars/missing-link-between-sales-service-success-0714/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-18T19:32:13.03Z</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>2026-06-18T19:32:13.03Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The Missing Link Between Sales and Service Success]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/XR07DAN_Kxo0WBzEJWgmvI-cBbI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/PJMN5GL5GZH2ZEGI3DJDJLSU6E.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[THE MISSING LINK BETWEEN SALES AND SERVICE SUCCESS]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/columns/an-carvana-digital-car-sales-approach-0626/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T16:00:00Z</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>2026-06-26T16:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Column: Carvana’s cube could signal the end of the traditional car salesperson]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/RtaAOp2ePizxwmQ3Yy5BfokW1PA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/D2X7YABIXBHKTHRXMPBXSBY4QU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Carvana has created a cube that provides vehicle information that works with a customer's smartphone. The 10-foot-by 10-foot feature sits in the retailer's Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram-Fiat store in Dallas.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-john-murphy-product-pipeline-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T20:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T20:30:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Car Wars’ analyst: Hybrid offerings will rise as total launches slow]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/_q1ttUlKdHMN8LOXpgX-_WUT010=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XCE6C7BDABE2BI52E54RIMEMOE.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The rate of new-vehicle introductions is expected to fall in the coming years, but the number of available hybrids will rise, according to a new study. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/hyundai/an-hyundai-2027-elantra-next-generation-redesign-art-of-steel-busan-show-korea-0626/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T13:49:25.996Z</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>2026-06-26T13:49:25.996Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai Elantra gets radical redesign with ‘Art of Steel’ look, AI at South Korea debut]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/z65S7x-KLAkP8DBOMEl4MeQ3Yvg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/76PD6FGAVBB2FBMHMIJEJYJCYI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor Co. unveiled the next-generation Elantra compact sedan June 26 at the Busan Mobility Show in South Korea, where it is marketed as the Avante.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/sponsored/webinars/the-state-of-f-and-i-dealer-priorities-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T18:16:56.47Z</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>2026-06-17T18:16:56.47Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The State of F&I: Dealer Priorities in an Affordability-First Market]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/97n0ObXCHOt6gO6APhRuXG97qFY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JR4ZSIT2BBC2XAOOXUD2HFQD7A.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/manufacturing-data/production-downtime/an-north-america-assembly-plant-downtime-062926/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T15:10:46.764Z</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>2026-06-26T15:10:46.764Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[North America production downtime – 06/29/26]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/pn-visteon-magnesium-injection-molding/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T15:09:41.095Z</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>2026-06-26T15:09:41.095Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Visteon highlights magnesium molding as part of display manufacturing strategy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/HQQf9nSYooJh4Jc1LYuHPj7QKAc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6BNKCJ35YBFR3JIJZ74LXZ47HI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In January, Visteon Corp. inaugurated a new thixomolding assembly shop floor in Tunisia.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/anc-canadian-auto-news-week-june-23-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T15:00:00Z</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>2026-06-26T15:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[5 stories shaping Canadian auto this week: China eyes Canadian output; possible Silverado cuts; more]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/cp_DqZCme6MTxi_QP8p6JHKVyGA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QMTCHQZVGNG7NOQLVJVHZ56PRI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says BYD Chery and Geely are willing to explore majority Canadian-owned joint ventures to assemble electric vehicles in Canada.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/ane-bosch-names-fischer-ceo-replaces-hartung-0626/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T13:18:08.778Z</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>2026-06-26T13:18:08.778Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bosch names Christian Fischer as CEO in unexpected leadership change]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/y3hli-fD_sPXM2NtEqTjBLxzaCw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/X5YGZOHUQVFK7OS4LH4QTIXGCM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bosch's new CEO, Christian Fischer, has helped to shape the supplier's strategy, signaling continuity as the company navigates the industry’s challenges.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/honda/an-honda-2026-shareholders-meeting-toshihiro-mibe-ev-electric-vehicle-0626/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T08:01:39.686Z</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>2026-06-26T08:01:39.686Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Honda CEO Mibe Toshihiro survives shareholder vote amid earnings crisis]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/3sOVm3Ep172P0cDy94timXdHtMw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ODFM26DCINEG3BK2IZAELIOQHA.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Honda convened its annual shareholder meeting June 26 in Tokyo amid an unprecedented earnings crisis as CEO Toshihiro Mibe's premature bet on electric vehicles saddled the Japanese carmaker with large write-downs.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/chevrolet/an-chevy-heartbeat-of-america-0626/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T10:00:01Z</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>2026-06-26T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chevy uses heartbeats of Americans for 250th anniversary redux of brand’s classic campaign]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/iWeA0d3Ko7Js5x0QJUhxpmxvbjk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6TB4OYVBCJCWBEMNHWLTY5EFQY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tootsie Tomanetz, the 91-year-old pitmaster at Snow’s BBQ in Lexington, Texas, is among the Chevy owners featured in the latest "Heartbeat of America" campaign.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-what-comes-after-cox-fullpath-acquisition-0626/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T14:36:43.846Z</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>2026-06-26T14:36:43.846Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Cox Automotive is using Fullpath to build a competitive edge in dealer data]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/6p8oqvdMtadYC7tHD9i51t_b8dI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FJVTLGRH5FDODAAWQHRC7K7YRM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fullpath's meshing with Cox Automotive's Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book data into a single platform gives dealers a sharper view of AI-driven shoppers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/hyundai/an-hyundai-genesis-executive-changes-0626/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T13:37:18.466Z</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>2026-06-26T13:37:18.466Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai, Genesis promote three senior executives as brands overhaul product lineups]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/gaAjD4E3Di_CGMHKK1OpterBCmA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/BIQHZM5LUVBFHMPLJFD526WMFE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hyundai revealed the Boulder off-road SUV concept at the 2026 New York International Auto Show as it announced plans to build body-on-frame vehicles in the U.S.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/gmc/an-gmc-sierra-redesign-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T15:00:00Z</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>2026-06-25T15:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Redesigned 2027 GMC Sierra gets sculpted exterior, luxurious interior, new engines]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/0S-hUHxf2OEjv0rbw6GvZURMgMk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JP5JVNDNZZAD5CQGWNO74OYIOM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The redesigned 2027 GMC Sierra pickup will be offered in six trims with color schemes and materials helping each to stand out.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/jaguar-land-rover/ane-jlr-us-growth-0626/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T12:20:58.921Z</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>2026-06-26T12:20:58.921Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Jaguar Land Rover plans to grow in U.S. to match size of its entire global operation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/sW7BLsyEMnuihurd-VonP0nCqz0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6WYD3NOSLNA6HEQWRFITBBLAHA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[JLR CEO PB Balaji expects the Range Rover Electric, shown, to boost the company in the U.S.

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-volkswagen-job-cuts-investment-reduction-0626/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T08:56:43.271Z</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>2026-06-26T08:56:43.271Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW Group CEO Oliver Blume said to target 100,000 job cuts, 4 German plant closures, core brand spinoff]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/OQfm0auZYwLjPrhVE0lFcVaIVno=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MXALYUAEUNEEZFCNQTIESXHOVA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[VW Group CEO Oliver Blume aims to completely restructure the automaker, a German business magazine said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/mergers-acquisitions/an-dealership-buy-sell-database-updates-0626-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T11:00:00Z</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>2026-06-26T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dealership buy-sell database updates: Terry Taylor sells two Nissan stores, AutoCanada sells Toyota dealership, among deals across 9 states]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/JXR-EyBqvyMk05o5uiwQrw-E4Gs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HVIKH23QCNECPP7LFJRR3T5SWQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Serra Automotive Inc. on June 22 bought this Toyota dealership from AutoCanada Inc.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/jaguar-land-rover/an-jaguar-type-01-new-york-debut-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T18:08:39.087Z</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>2026-06-25T18:08:39.087Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jaguar Type 01, first model of brand’s ultraluxe relaunch, slated for N.Y. debut]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/l2hfFOqt2SGlr0un08YNGz1doK0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/KZSWCGCH65CUFLN4BINLTSNP6A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jaguar’s Type 01 is the first of three planned high-performance ultraluxury electric vehicles in the $150,000 range.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/an-retail-q2-us-sales-preview-0626/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T10:00:01Z</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>2026-06-26T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New-vehicle sales ‘shrugging off’ $4 gas, but some big brands losing share to rivals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/3PVt-MckpndZWmh6H-2Sn4GSfB8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/C2SFTWAXPREYPF5MUM6BTOO4ZE.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hyundai-Kia was forecast to gain market share in the second quarter, according to Cox Automotive projections.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/anc-groupe-touchette-winnipeg-distribution-expansion-0624/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T10:00:00Z</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>2026-06-26T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tire distributor Groupe Touchette opens expanded Winnipeg warehouse ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/m1LQeAeL44KnncwqUj5Kvykf19Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3RNFYSPSRNFRNCRMK5NSXW3W54.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Groupe Touchette added 100,000-square-feet (9,300-square-metres) to its distribution centre in Winnipeg, nearly doubling its floorspace.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/tesla/ane-tesla-production-increase-germany-model-y-0626/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T09:35:58.036Z</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>2026-06-26T09:35:58.036Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tesla to ramp up production in Germany by 20%]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/1fWLAWYW058meZneW3wJRzVm4Z0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QRMIZL2ASFGJNL4XC2F5M44UG4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Teslas at the automaker's plant in Germany.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/mobility/ane-waymo-germany-robotaxis-autonomous-0626/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T08:06:42.527Z</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>2026-06-26T08:06:42.527Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Waymo expands robotaxi ambitions to Germany after London, Tokyo]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/uStLk0PQStY0pvjpt7QvU-InzhQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LHF6CUFL7ZGARFD4XOACAJ6OJY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Waymo robotaxi in the U.S.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/ane-stellantis-nissan-marelli-buy-assets-0626/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T07:00:52.886Z</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>2026-06-26T07:00:52.886Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis, Nissan in talks to buy assets from Marelli]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/jABCebQ2ltxpn_R2me9NFpJnIE8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/BC4V26FCSRHHDMXCFP3S53DVSQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marelli logo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/awards/europe-rising-stars/ane-rising-star-europe-2026-olivier-pascal/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automotive News Europe salutes Olivier Pascal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/TuP72AhrmlBoeE2ZbTDNpT5y0AU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TE7JSZUYXZAWJOG3H45GF6GR2E.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Olivier Pascal is Kia Connect CEO. He is the 2026 Automotive News Europe Rising Star for Connectivity.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/canada-conversations/anc--7/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-26T03:23:41.169Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-26T03:23:41.169Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ANC Podcast: June 26, 2026 | The week’s top stories and Unifor’s Lana Payne sets the table for contract talks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/tIcvfX2c7VAznmAWLVPt1rrTYEQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LQFOFYPCRJCJ5GNY6DI7WRQA6I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lana Payne, Unifor national president.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-gm-ev-hybrid-strategy-0624/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T11:00:00Z</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>2026-06-24T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GM is an outlier on hybrids. Here’s why that could soon change]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/jzVAOr9sNMyc6SDNWRcbzBxNlMc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LKSZHKTHNVDT7HNK3EOD5VQUBM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[When Chevrolet unveiled the redesigned 2027 Silverado pickup, it did not show off a hybrid model, as some analysts expected.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/an-automotive-world-cup-marketing-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T11:00:00Z</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>2026-06-16T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai, Kia, VW deploy sponsorship campaigns for 2026 World Cup. Here’s what each brand brings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/JZ5bEfK2U9Jwivl8-7zPrNMcosY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/C46HMEFWKVABXES4QSXUCO2HBQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hyundai and Kia are among FIFA's highest-ranking partners for the 2026 World Cup. As a presenting partner for the U.S. Soccer Federation, Volkswagen is sponsoring the national team.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ford/an-jd-power-iqs-ford-porsche-number-one-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T12:00:00Z</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>2026-06-25T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Ford turned around quality woes to become top mass-market brand in JD Power quality study]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/T-t389nR0v31TEKzqNYSZMfeySc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/YQOVTGR26BCU3NPUGE2GQPVTPY.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Ford artificial intelligence system called MAIVS utilizes smartphones to check vehicle quality on the line. It's among the changes the automaker has implemented to identify problems more quickly.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-nissan-ghosn-shareholder-meeting-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T19:00:00Z</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>2026-06-25T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for June 25: The man, the myth, the fugitive: Some Nissan shareholders want Carlos Ghosn back]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/qVKB7l3pQiTpsazOFE27GnXXPKE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6UC6I6XJCFHOHHOQYJOYUXDYME.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nissan shareholders moved to reinstate Carlos Ghosn at the June 23 annual meeting. He was rejected — and says he knows why he can't return.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-polestar-out-of-us-nissan-shareholder-meeting/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T18:55:53.506Z</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>2026-06-25T18:55:53.506Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Polestar forced out of U.S. market; Nissan’s shareholder chaos]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ozmxSqiSJ4m1Y3Q3KVm1c2icnjI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/NQR6GWRHV5DHDCOPRFXSFF5UE4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Trump administration forces Polestar out of the U.S. market, starting with the 2027 model year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/used-cars/anc-used-vehicle-inventories-rise-threaten-dealers-0623/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rising used-car inventories a risk for Canadian dealers, despite strength in EV segment]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Up5nhxp6VROjTS8Q-fS25ysD7yM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/74KQLNWK4RH7LNHI6MHLUDVXDU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Used-vehicle inventories are increasingly important, but affordability is softening sales.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-software-defined-vehicle-sdv-applied-intuition-artificial-intelligence-0624/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T07:04:37.068Z</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>2026-06-24T07:04:37.068Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nissan will slash software development time from months to hours to catch China SDVs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/JlNm7e7nl2dn-H_Zf5T3E9jGalc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/W7TENOIPZ5FTJHTCMOAPW3WXWY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nissan will demonstrate its new cloud-based AI approach in a Leaf electric vehicle at the Amazon Web Services summit in Japan in June 2026.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/cartoons/an-leo-michael-memory-chips-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T17:59:57.116Z</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>2026-06-25T17:59:57.116Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Leo Michael cartoon: Auto industry competes with AI for memory chips]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-carlos-ghosn-shareholders-meeting-ivan-espinosa-golden-age-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T17:12:38.415Z</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>2026-06-25T17:12:38.415Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Carlos Ghosn understands why disgruntled shareholders pine for Nissan’s ‘golden age’ and his return to power]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/MxZQJNwbEUGcnJt7b_8Cranc1GA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TQBS2ZGK2NH4HBNGFXS6IJ65IU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A street monitor in Tokyo broadcasts news in December 2018 that ousted Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn has been indicted.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-louisiana-massachusetts-ftc-states-0619/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-19T14:03:10.136Z</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>2026-06-19T14:03:10.136Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Louisiana, Massachusetts warn dealerships to include document fees in advertised vehicle prices]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Ki9umpde4IhehWLrOc6vcvR5FH8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/NGCZEHG4HBFCTOK4VHM75OOBW4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Louisiana instructed its dealerships to disregard its laxer document fee advertising rules and to adopt the stricter transparency the FTC has demanded. The state has about 350 franchised dealerships.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/incentives/an-u-s-customer-incentives-june-29-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T16:32:06.119Z</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>2026-06-25T16:32:06.119Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Customer Incentives – 06/29/26]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-top-100-finance-insurance-100-million-club-0621/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-21T10:00:00Z</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>2026-06-21T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How 5 more dealership groups eclipsed $100 million in F&I revenue]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/gGzMvX3DE8QQDtnc5g1TVgSuwss=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/NRT3LK36J5GXBNNBCG5I5MNY2I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rita Case, CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, said having the same processes and the same leadership at stores helped the group tally $108.9 million in F&I revenue in 2025, up 17 percent from almost $93 million in the prior year. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/events/congress/ane-chinese-automakers-europe-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T09:03:01.302Z</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>2026-06-25T09:03:01.302Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chinese sales surge in Europe despite struggles in Germany and France]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/MWHl9OMhAa1vd2_mRhxKPrJfe0Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/KJCACPPTPNBY3NMEHE2NKQLZHE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, Sven de Smet of Xpeng, Alexander Lutz of Ayvens, Marc Odinius of Dataforce and Steve Young of ICDP at the 2026 Automotive News Europe Congress in Brussels.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-china-sales-maturity-production-plants-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T08:09:06.249Z</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>2026-06-25T08:09:06.249Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chinese automakers forecast to reach 16% European market share by 2030]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/gHpIioAARRfHp2OVmsQE23BXkVA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/P53JXR7NG5AVDEYSYTRM6VCO7Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The May market share for Chinese automakers in Europe reached a record high of 10.7 percent. A BYD Seal electric vehicle, right, is shown at a showroom in Budapest. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-column-ai-success-not-yet-here-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T15:35:17.086Z</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>2026-06-25T15:35:17.086Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Column: The AI transformation dealerships keep hearing about isn’t quite true yet]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/xADIzXYDatJNzAgqzByA2LRPI24=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FPL462AU55EENNEKSAABASBJBY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AI's promise is still not fully realized.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safety/an-nhtsa-brake-pedal-driverless-vehicles-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T15:33:28.443Z</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>2026-06-25T15:33:28.443Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. set to end brake pedal requirements for driverless vehicles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/JXRLhbF2zzb59JCAArtxVLlamIM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3ON2S4HDBRDHZM5LZMVJMBIU64.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[NHTSA plans to propose removing brake pedal mandates for fully driverless vehicles, a move that could benefit Tesla's Cybercab and Waymo.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/jaguar-land-rover/ane-jlr-evs-higher-pricing-power-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T07:14:33.406Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-25T07:14:33.406Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jaguar Land Rover will price its EVs higher than combustion models]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/n5nOAQZEBj87ecJhl8ZHXvoGpQk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/32QGELGZDZCY5J5GMIPFAOYBUY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Range Rover Electric is expected to reach customers in late 2026. JLR said it will be "the best Range Rover ever."]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/honda/an-honda-revives-element-as-boxy-hybrid-crossover-0624/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T12:00:00Z</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>2026-06-24T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Honda reviving boxy Element in 2029 as a hybrid to battle Ford Bronco Sport]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/TKtmvJQ1PjCBPHiqhIY7UA0ELn4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HOTOYYXKW5HTDJMMIO7HG4262M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The original Honda Element developed a cult following with its “toaster on wheels” styling, washable floors and center-opening rear doors.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-germany-automakers-china-profit-hit-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T08:12:25.355Z</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>2026-06-25T08:12:25.355Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[German automakers face structural crisis as China’s superprofit margins vanish]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/VRSOmEc33KrgoBfwOA7j1hFexBo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ZJEI3NNQBBDYHKZOA2GGHVKXEU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BMW CEO Milan Nedeljkovic stunned investors by slashing the company's automotive profit margin outlook to as low as 1 percent.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/used-cars/an-cox-used-cars-forecast-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T14:34:22.979Z</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>2026-06-25T14:34:22.979Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Used-vehicle market shows resilience as affordability woes continue to affect new vehicles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/yXhG50Bpj_7XiZeFV0ftJObqUtY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/F2L2WFPXMZAWJJDHTDN7JLWAJA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Some consumers may be pushed into the used-vehicle market because of affordability concerns with new vehicles, Cox Automotive analysts said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/mergers-acquisitions/an-autonation-buys-california-luxury-dealerships-0623/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T16:51:02.829Z</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>2026-06-23T16:51:02.829Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AutoNation buys 3 luxury dealerships to expand California footprint]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/03-YqSxMuneVK10MfP1dNFXd4Sc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4QOFWFPYFJDPJJZGQYLKWL5XMQ.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AutoNation bought this Mercedes-Benz store in Fremont, Calif., from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/Experian/an-auto-fraud-costing-dealers-what-data-reveals/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:00Z</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>2026-06-25T13:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auto fraud is costing dealers thousands—here’s what the latest data reveals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/OGR8cbDrJHJxj5lyhwVi20WRScc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4NAV7RXYMRADPOCCJPDO3KUSFQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Auto Fraud Is Costing Dealers Thousands—Here’s What the Latest Data Reveals]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/classifieds/automotive-news-classifieds/</loc><lastmod>2024-10-07T15:18:53.121Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2024-10-07T15:18:53.121Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automotive News Classifieds]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/service-and-parts/tb-aca-autocare-factbook-2027/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-12T17:05:19.616Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-12T17:05:19.616Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. auto aftermarket forecast to grow 5.4% as average vehicle age approaches 13]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/n6ZDb-XLMC2LFuz8LF0okcnnsYA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JDSEC2UKOVGTZCURNA4OKVNBB4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The U.S. aftermarket continues to grow as drivers hold on to vehicles longer.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/an-volkswagen-costco-0623/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T11:33:27.338Z</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>2026-06-23T11:33:27.338Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW adds Costco incentives to help straighten out yearlong U.S. sales slide]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/0Db_r2urIdTkj1xfLOjmc0tQSUA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3YVTGIBENZGIDGMFEJLUDTOWII.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Volkswagen Tiguan is displayed at a Costco in Bloomfield, Hills, Mich.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/an-slate-auto-electric-pickup-price-0624/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T14:59:07.065Z</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>2026-06-24T14:59:07.065Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Slate tests electric pickup market with subcompact just under $25,000]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/6iYFFmXyYbSFaXA7uXkdlz1REhM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MBPC64VG35FCLEY5U7SGVDKZMA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Slate Auto priced its two-seat electric pickup at $24,950, undercutting Ford's upcoming EV truck by $5,000 and targeting affordability-focused buyers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/an-global-automotive-outlook-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:00:01Z</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>2026-06-25T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hybrids providing steady growth in place of the EVs automakers thought would sell faster]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/k5EiwgJfCGgpfftsf-7glqQXI8Y=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7GGDIBCPMZFNHLOZFUIFUNJJLM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hybrids erase the range anxiety that comes with EVs, are less expensive than plug-in hybrids and provide fuel economy gains over internal-combustion models. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/ane-supplier-target-humanoid-robot-market-0624/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T09:04:55.211Z</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>2026-06-24T09:04:55.211Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Suppliers eye $5 trillion humanoid robot market despite value-capture concerns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/g6oYErrgp6NXLYiA0ir9oBjnGII=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/M5ZDJ5TN7FEE5K5UTQGL7KM6JU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Schaeffler expects its humanoid robotics business to build an order book in the hundreds of millions of euros by 2030. The German supplier says humanoid robots need ultramodern sensors so they can perform precision tasks such as grabbing the correct part.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/service-and-parts/an-napa-ase-certification-website-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:00:01Z</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>2026-06-25T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Free NAPA website helps service technicians prepare for ASE certification exams]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/DiOgD2hgO_TSOlubXu72L0zZjvE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LEQGXZGMJFHQBKBS6G3XZGXDSY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[NAPA launched the ASE Study Center, a free online testing site that offers structured video lessons, practice exams and courses to help technicians pass their certification tests. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/hyundai/an-next-gen-elantra-takes-shape-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:00:01Z</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>2026-06-25T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[2027 Hyundai Elantra gets major makeover]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/CrBukChqwY3O6igAyDbiWd5UCRw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VAFDFIDMAZAVHCFKRKCAFLSDJ4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The eighth-generation Hyundai Elantra is scheduled to arrive in 2027 sporting new styling. Spy photographers caught this one testing in California.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ford/an-ford-lemon-law-lawsuit-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T10:00:01Z</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>2026-06-25T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ford claims California firm grossly inflates lemon law legal costs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/xQK-zWGX9tkXbdiZXhIIs6MJ-uk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/NW7STZOX4FHARJODC2P26PQTFI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ford's lawsuit alleges that the Quill & Arrow law firm purposely drags out California lemon law cases against the automaker to increase billable hours.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/renault/ane-renault-job-cuts-engineers-france-china-competition-0625/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T08:31:18.127Z</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>2026-06-25T08:31:18.127Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Renault plans 800 job cuts in engineering in France]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/xwHGsAucVuVxf2oqP2fwFGtXxS4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4D2OJMMAGNFEVMVWNUK56A2OJI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Renault 5 production at the Ampere factory in Douai, France.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/awards/europe-rising-stars/ane-rising-star-europe-2026-alperen-paker/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-25T04:00:00Z</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>2026-06-25T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automotive News Europe salutes Alperen Paker]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/xR2TBedUzLP7ikTQAPIJAllQCdY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/PGEN45FC5ZBRVIOTZJVCK52JKQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alperen Paker is Toyota Europe head of sales, value chain and energy business systems. He is the 2026 Automotive News Europe Rising Star for IT.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-honda-element-kushal-fernandes/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T17:51:48.949Z</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>2026-06-24T17:51:48.949Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Honda Element returns; Kearney’s Kushal Fernandes on the DRAM chip crunch]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/xKZaHkcsFEURPOYbNCb4xy6pSrE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/NSPS3CRYFNB3FADSWRHN5MUJGU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Honda plans to revive the Element as a hybrid crossover, targeting nearly 100,000 sales in its first full year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/ane-fuel-type-segments-may-5-months-0623/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T15:25:49.581Z</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>2026-06-23T15:25:49.581Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tesla, Skoda, Renault EVs expand European market share while established models lose ground ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/AL9uwT2H53lAKVURnwtazfpFIV4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/IXXK2DPN5VBT7AXWGOSWTY22IM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Helped by a strong demand for the Renault 5, battery-electric vehicle accounted for an estimated 23.2 percent of the European market last month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-slate-auto-ev-pickup-price-0624/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T19:00:00Z</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>2026-06-24T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for June 24: Slate wants to sell you a $25,000 pickup. The radio is extra]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/6iYFFmXyYbSFaXA7uXkdlz1REhM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MBPC64VG35FCLEY5U7SGVDKZMA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Slate Auto priced its stripped-down electric pickup at $24,950, targeting cost-conscious buyers as average new-vehicle prices top $48,000.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/guest-commentary/an-guest-commentary-group-iii-base-oil-shortage-us-motor-oil-0623/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-23T12:47:37.64Z</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>2026-06-23T12:47:37.64Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: Group III base oil drought hits hardest in U.S.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/QsOvllUF26lSuOXklz7fnKXEpWw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RAVBHHYVJZAWTA4KO5VZ7EVGLU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Hormuz conflict-driven Group III base oil shortage will leave the U.S. undersupplied through 2027, with oil change prices rising $15 to $25.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/editorials/an-editorial-uaw-election-turnout-0624/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-24T17:51:23.652Z</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>2026-06-24T17:51:23.652Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In our opinion: UAW members must protect — and exercise — right to vote]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/PQ4JTenQfGCtR9mzDlZWWXFqDQk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/5UZCA3RI7JET5L3S7FUIFAVA4M.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It’s imperative that UAW members protect their hard-won right to directly elect their leaders at the next available opportunity.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>