<?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/regulation-safety/an-nhtsa-delays-test-changes-0904/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T10:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-04T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[NHTSA is proposing delays for new safety ratings. Those aren’t the only delays at the agency]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/2fvhI32cwcA9kQlaqh50Uz-X1r8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/THMBW6LLQJDAVHK2YEID3C33YY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Last year, 36,640 Americans died on U.S. roads, according to NHTSA.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/service-and-parts/an-auto-dealership-technician-job-market-0831/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T10:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-04T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auto dealerships need technicians. More students are picking up wrenches]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/D4W0Dlo5IZciSkHEdQFNSF4WDaI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HHEO2O4L3FCMTFN6JO63CSKZRQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Victoria Kennedy, an apprentice technician, works with her mentor, Brian Moore, at LaFontaine Ford of Grand Blanc in Michigan.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/europe/ane-vw-50000-more-job-cuts-approved-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T19:55:42.541Z</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>2026-09-03T19:55:42.541Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW board approves turnaround plan with 50,000 more job losses, new uses for 4 German plants to be assessed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/tEtkKmo8zk-joU9qWh1YUS2dqCc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4UYRKVHL5RBIPMYPKHRFUOEYUM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[VW has excess capacity in Europe. Its plant in 
Zwickau, which builds Audi, Cupra and VW electric cars, lacks competitive follow-on production once existing models run out.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/tesla/ane-france-tesla-fsd-tests-0904/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T09:26:46.467Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-04T09:26:46.467Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[France starts tests on Tesla’s self-driving 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Europe.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/canada-conversations/anc-automotive-news-canada-podcast-edgar-estrade-replay/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-04T02:00:00Z</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>2026-09-04T02:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ANC Podcast Replay | The week’s top stories and VW’s Edgar Estrada on on sales, product, EVs, more]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/36wl2MZihuc94VRCxVdZkzm3RnY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TMVU46W6LZAATEQTXIOGWIUAOY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Volkswagen Canada CEO Edgar Estrada]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/an-stellantis-erev-jeep-ram-launches-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T15:11:58.84Z</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>2026-09-03T15:11:58.84Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Launches of extended-range Jeep, Ram EVs pushed back again, suppliers told]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Jua7fG3qGJDnWVQyRIf-LrB19HU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XXXK5A6WLFHVTASGL7R5F5VWYQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Production of an extended-range version of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer is now scheduled to begin in November at the Warren Truck Plant near Detroit.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-joe-maus-cdjr-stellantis-financial-lawsuit-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T17:57:54.979Z</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>2026-09-03T17:57:54.979Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Captive lender suit seeks $3.9 million from closed CDJR dealership, cites floorplan finance, out-of-trust violations ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/MAciUTQunnt_SK5j5d3Eo01MilM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/SZHXYSV3EJEGBAAPCUFR6UE4S4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The store sold an unspecified number of vehicles out of trust, meaning the store did not repay floorplan loans after a vehicle sale, according to the Aug. 5 breach of contract and breach of guaranty complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-delinquencies-sloos-auto-lenders-0824/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-24T10:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-24T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why auto lenders keep credit flowing despite near-record late payments]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/3ZG5Y2t-YYKmgj5-oYx49lQZj9I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FLU2DITMKBCHFECUEBSB67L3OA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A near-record proportion of the nation’s auto debt was three months behind on payments during the second quarter of 2026, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which studies Equifax data.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/toyota/an-toyota-truck-accessories-0829/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T12:10:48.303Z</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>2026-09-03T12:10:48.303Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[News analysis: Why Toyota should add Stellantis-style accessory centers near its $3.6 billion Texas Tacoma plant]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/izPfi8kDriMpEOH-IQyKjtscK-o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VG6GQU7VDREUVC7EGK2J45WPRI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A worker applies a hood decal to a Jeep Wrangler Rewind edition in the Mopar Custom Shop in Toledo, Ohio.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-tesla-cybercab-robotaxi-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T19:00:00Z</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>2026-09-03T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for Sept. 3: Elon Musk bets on Cybercab. Analysts say Tesla still has to prove it’s safe]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/W_Eqsdsfe6jteiZccmEQ8HZJ1wI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7AQL4FJE2REALBFXAUWQ3J7OXE.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tesla began production of the Cybercab robotaxi, without human controls, at its Texas plant this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/an-automakers-urge-congress-chinese-vehicle-ban-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T19:18:07.826Z</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>2026-09-03T19:18:07.826Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Alliance for Automotive Innovation urges Congress to ban Chinese vehicles before year-end adjournment]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/opEDIfQxgnx0f_zYgQtbWwqeS-w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3UAPOK7NENE4VFLMUEWYISCRRY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing GM, Ford, Toyota and others, is calling on Congress to enact a Chinese vehicle ban tied to connected software and hardware concerns.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/tesla/an-tesla-cybercab-launch-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T17:02:59.145Z</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>2026-09-03T17:02:59.145Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tesla launches Cybercab without human controls into robotaxi fray. Can its tech finally scale?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/qNSPVfnNwCf0xl2gZ1sHeG172kM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3Z4JQTBZ6RE7TMHEXBTTKHDVXE.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tesla's Cybercab features scissor-style doors and just two seats for riders. Testing versions come with a steering wheel and pedals, but Tesla said production models do not.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-auto-finance-fraud-trends-2026-0820/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-19T17:31:50.798Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T17:31:50.798Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How auto finance fraudsters use high credit scores to steal expensive cars]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/5nc_maeKxh3V20GfJzwmGSecbxM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/I5XE6DBRABC6RNJ4ODJUWDINSE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Organized fraud rings target auto finance because of the large potential payouts.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ford/an-ford-ranger-tremor-return-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T18:18:50.898Z</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>2026-09-03T18:18:50.898Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Spy photos signal likely U.S. return of Ford Ranger Tremor]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/aTp_tOLr019na15T5riw0P2AO1Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MDOAY3XNTNFAXDOCMKON4JVYF4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Spy photos of what appears to be a new Ford Ranger Tremor show a unique set of running boards with two individual cleanly integrated side steps as well as a grille similar to the F-150 Tremor.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/an-canada-sales-nameplate-august-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T18:09:34.629Z</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>2026-09-03T18:09:34.629Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Canada light-vehicle sales by nameplate, Aug. & YTD 2026]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/incentives/an-us-customer-incentives-090726/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T17:45:10.881Z</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>2026-09-03T17:45:10.881Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Customer Incentives - 09/07/26]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ane-stellantis-jeep-europe-ceo-0831/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T14:13:39.017Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T14:13:39.017Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis shakes up European leadership with new heads of Fiat, other brands and marketing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/LCWV96zy3Uyped7F1t7-IGsWwu0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/J23QIK3WGZB5TN5ZZTOADTXD3E.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Arnaud Belloni helped to successfully launch the Twingo, Renault 4 and Renault 5 small electric vehicles.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-mazda-tom-donnelly-pt-2-09-03/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T17:31:01.073Z</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>2026-09-03T17:31:01.073Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mazda’s Tom Donnelly Part II: “What does Mazda stand for?”]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/62MzR5VBtDU-PO6i9kBlTH_w01k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ZC3BGLWJQBDYVLBXEVSYKQ35JE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mazda North America CEO Tom Donnelly on leasing, his 500,000 sales goal and surviving “Liberation Day.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/taskus/an-empowering-the-people-powering-autonomous-vehicles/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-14T19:33:16.111Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:33:16.111Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why AV safety still depends on human operators]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/taskus/an-the-100x-effect-how-knightscope-is-redefining-human-potential-in-autonomous-security/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-14T19:33:24.002Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:33:24.002Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can autonomous security make people 100x more capable?]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/canada/anc-carney-pushes-back-trump-trade-talk-claims-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T16:44:43.324Z</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>2026-09-03T16:44:43.324Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Carney pushes back on Trump administration claims about collapse of trade talks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/r_EBNOOdYyZQ2dnToUiJEG01nws=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XT6YVDIFEJGUJNUV3FLEHJCG7M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the United States “proposed new terms that were uneconomic, unfair and undermined the net benefits to Canada, calling into question the reliability of any deal.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/taskus/an-deploying-autonomous-fleets-on-the-worlds-most-complex-roads/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-14T19:33:37.519Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:33:37.519Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How an autonomous fleet scaled 300% in Japan]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/taskus/an-powering-driverless-cars-to-navigate-roads-safely/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-14T19:33:51.081Z</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>2026-08-14T19:33:51.081Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How human operators keep driverless cars moving safely]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/taskus/an-optimizing-remote-ops-for-last-mile-food-delivery-robots/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-14T19:34:02.754Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:34:02.754Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How remote ops improved robot delivery speed and safety]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/ane-china-ev-imports-europe-collapse-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T09:25:56.741Z</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>2026-09-03T09:25:56.741Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[China EV imports from Europe collapse as domestic production surges]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/DTBhMR8QwVSyqLFHo6PDHckMdVs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3FLR5KZONBCSDASKJLXGDFOA7U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Imported EVs include models such as the Porsche Taycan (shown) and Mercedes-Benz EQS, both of which are produced in Germany.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-supervisory-board-divided-on-cost-cuts-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T15:21:50.697Z</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>2026-09-03T15:21:50.697Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW Group’s plan to slash costs divides supervisory board ahead of pivotal meeting]]></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's plant in Neckarsulm, Germany, is among VW Group factories with an uncertain future. The plant builds the A6 and A5.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/an-august-us-auto-sales-0901/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T10:36:27.011Z</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>2026-09-01T10:36:27.011Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S sales slip in August, but SAAR hits 2026 high of 16.8 million as hybrids surge]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ewyvng8NX9JeTHyk499Atb-6H3c=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/SUC56NWCB5HODN5MWP74XIYCNA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Honda's U.S. sales advanced in August for the fifth straight month.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-carvana-disrupt-dealerships-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T11:00:00Z</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>2026-09-03T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rival dealers are studying Carvana’s new-car playbook as it takes shape]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/uI0IvjT3MQjF2c-SuvI-xJgU03Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/CIICFPBCMND5TNH24QXSXBFVGU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Carvana's car vending machine model has added new-car sales. The company's widespread network, lean on-site staffing and digital savvy separate it from most new-car competitors.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volvo/an-volvo-plan-to-revive-dealer-satisfaction-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T10:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Volvo plans to resuscitate slumping dealer satisfaction]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/N1slvY7FCEBGjvTMAzzcHT0oLaM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/E7KWBB7F5FH3HIKNYRWVJAHBZY.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Volvo retailers say high inventories and older core hybrid models are pushing them to heavily discount.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/guest-commentary/an-guest-commentary-ftc-dealer-payments-0901/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T13:23:57.773Z</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>2026-09-01T13:23:57.773Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: Are dealer-quoted monthly payments the next FTC compliance risk?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/qA1uxb_Gs_DbnoHRzSbQ_cRl6As=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/BY2HD4US6RGCPHSNF6FUWMJP3U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FTC actions have created new urgency for dealers, especially given vehicle pricing complexities.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/service-and-parts/tb-sun-auto-hits-600-stores/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T19:33:43.164Z</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>2026-09-02T19:33:43.164Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sun Auto hits 600-store mark with new Plaza Tire location]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/d3fC3_sFy_IrscK-NgJwlDQN3qw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/AGELU5DZHBDTNJOY53RH6KTQPQ.webp</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sun Auto executives officially open the new Plaza Tire store in Bowling Green, Ky.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/service-and-parts/an-service-department-social-media-marketing-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T13:41:49.217Z</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>2026-09-03T13:41:49.217Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AI content tool Hrizn helps dealerships boost service department visibility and traffic]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/o4yBFkqvALdqvdKv7oKKtFJbfzE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ZXLOVG2R75E7DKHBXGNLMQCK2A.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hrizn's IdeaCloud builds localized, highly relevant content for dealership service department website pages by tracking actual questions consumers are asking search engines and positions the store so its data and expertise is cited as a source of truth.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/anc-magna-yuma-battery-swapping-investment-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T13:10:26.999Z</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>2026-09-03T13:10:26.999Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Magna adds to bet on India battery-swapping startup with $35M investment]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/B4kp7XtteNkF6cT-yLwNwHJmchQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/D4X65BPHMBG3BMCACEVD6IXJ6U.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Yuma Energy has more than 2,500 stations across 18 cities in India. It will use the fresh funding to fuel growth.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/mergers-acquisitions/an-group-1-hennessy-price-debt-0825/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-25T11:00:00Z</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>2026-08-25T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Group 1’s $1.3 billion purchase of 10 Atlanta dealerships comes with risk, analysts say]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/tindg767nxDpNytm6BVSW0qS4ZU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XXN5STTWTBFCHNR2CLI2SJWGDY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Hennessy acquisition would expand Group 1’s Atlanta market presence to its second largest by revenue.  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/xiaomi/ane-xiaomi-dealer-deals-german-launch-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T12:32:05.106Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-03T12:32:05.106Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[China’s Xiaomi targets German market with dealer deals ahead of 2027 launch]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/nfy0eV2Oeb7jqCbrTa4EMqb-p6s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3JKODWZG7ZFYTNMIUL6HWJEQCI.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Since launching its first vehicles in March 2024, Xiaomi has sold about 700,000 units of its SU7 sedan (pictured) and YU7 SUV. 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SUV.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/china/ane-china-car-production-scrutiny-0831/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T13:07:56.983Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T13:07:56.983Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[China’s EV scrutiny grows with surprise checks for automakers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/IZDSs4Wiy70W02GoN7MRhL5iHBU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/BQSVZSJNTRCGLK2S24A4VOMVYA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BYD production in China.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-alabama-dealership-sports-cost-reduction-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T10:00:01Z</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>2026-09-03T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Youth sports cost 80% less in an Alabama town after dealership steps in]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/WuZn1LZW3QezUCm1bSNVCXFF_9o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/NDD5VDMGZJAYTO6A7QCYNFODBM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Howard Bentley Buick-GMC's Drive to Play program reduced registration costs for sports in Albertville, Ala., to just $25 per child.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/editorials/an-editorial-carvana-service-customer-experience-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T11:00:00Z</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>2026-09-03T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In our opinion: Carvana’s dealership bet shows early evidence of pricing power — and growing pains in service]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/rHJ1kJCnYF8cApayfR1TjT6MFOI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/AE3ZYNYRHZBU3E2QKH27SPC62U.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Carvana Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram-Fiat of Park Cities in Dallas is one of seven Stellantis dealerships the online used-vehicle retailer has purchased since February 2025.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/jaguar-land-rover/ane-range-rover-ev-targets-rich-us-cities-0903/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T09:09:48.28Z</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>2026-09-03T09:09:48.28Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Range Rover Electric targets affluent U.S. markets JLR couldn’t reach with combustion engines]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/eL-BiUEhBMlTK7J5n60tWAJbNPY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/EK4NP6QHC5E4TI65DJB5RD7YKQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Range Rover Electric aims to expand JLR's U.S. market despite federal EV rollback.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/ane-wayve-uber-london-robotaxi-0103/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T23:01:00Z</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>2026-09-02T23:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Uber, Wayve launch London’s first robotaxi service with Ford Mustang Mach-E fleet]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/eqYOL6lGP2KZwY6l3NuEk4OgPpI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7REAQSB3FJDLTFC7G7MYWYXSDU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The initial Uber/Wayve robotaxi fleet in London will be Ford Mustang Mach-Es equipped with self-driving hardware and software.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/an-us-light-vehicle-sales-by-nameplate-aug-ytd-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-03T02:59:50.738Z</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>2026-09-03T02:59:50.738Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. light-vehicle sales by nameplate, Aug. & YTD 2026]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/mergers-acquisitions/an-keating-sells-three-texas-stores-0813/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-13T17:25:58.824Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:25:58.824Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Keating Auto Group sells 3 Texas dealerships to commercial truck, bus retailer]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/E8LWDgL9UDZItJwRAytZlbHW43w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/O6SC7WEXJNA45HWGOR2KY7R3UI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[SelecTransportation Resources in July bought this Ford dealership and two others in Port Lavaca, Texas, from Keating Auto.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/future-product-pipeline/</loc><lastmod>2023-07-21T14:54:35Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2023-07-21T14:54:35Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Future Product Pipeline]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mitsubishi/an-mitsubishi-pajero-montero-suv-launch-revival-next-generation-crossover-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T04:15:00Z</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>2026-09-02T04:15:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Reborn Mitsubishi Pajero goes premium in pursuit of Toyota Land Cruiser, Nissan Patrol, with 2 baby sibling off-roaders on the way]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Wx8M66h-1ER0nCCqjksdH2BZ0AE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/EUNZSC7JXRAXLKL6CNANS354VE.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Keisuke Kishiura unveiled the fifth-generation Pajero SUV in Tokyo on Sept. 2, promising a rugged update true to the off-roader's rally-racing heritage yet updated with modern premium flourishes.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-auto-finance-fraud-roundup-0831/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-31T17:31:57.826Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-31T17:31:57.826Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auto finance scams are reaching dealerships. Here’s how to avoid them]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ahIggE4u0cZTZdcEZ6Xdw6vp-pk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JQVH7WVMAZD27D7KFZY6AYGQFU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Auto finance fraudsters exploit dealership vulnerabilities.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/service-and-parts/an-ase-connects-technician-recruiting-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T13:21:21.748Z</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>2026-09-02T13:21:21.748Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former WrenchWay expands as ASE Connects to address technician workforce gaps]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/D4W0Dlo5IZciSkHEdQFNSF4WDaI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HHEO2O4L3FCMTFN6JO63CSKZRQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ASE Connects, formerly WrenchWay, partners with state dealer associations to link dealerships, schools and students. The platform addresses technician shortages by connecting employers with training programs and workers. It's free through 2026 as membership grows.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-august-hybrid-sales-incentives-phillips-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T19:02:39.33Z</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>2026-09-02T19:02:39.33Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for Sept. 2: Record prices, low incentives: How the two coexisted in August]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ewyvng8NX9JeTHyk499Atb-6H3c=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/SUC56NWCB5HODN5MWP74XIYCNA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hybrid demand lifted a resilient August market, while thin inventory kept incentives from automakers in check.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-guest-commentary-oscherwitz-0818/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-18T13:18:39.059Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:18:39.059Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: Are your fraud analysts reviewing the right documents?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/1Nzueys-HVhkYuqP8mAPA_lHM58=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/EDR5DPXMERE6HM3JTLU3HDDP4I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Despite capable AI models, three-quarters of auto dealers still manually review income documents for fraud. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/marketing/an-kurt-nagl-joins-automotive-news-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T18:27:38.031Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-02T18:27:38.031Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automotive News hires Kurt Nagl as senior manufacturing reporter]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/t2GYeJ19BvN4pAgqX_QXxtkIz_0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/UD6WCGD24JAELG44QGSXER2ZAQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kurt Nagl has joined Automotive News as a senior automotive manufacturing and robotics reporter after spending nearly a decade at Crain’s Detroit Business.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/columns/anc-melnychuk-column-manual-transmission-fetish/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T18:08:03.329Z</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>2026-09-02T18:08:03.329Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Column: Manual transmissions, the fetish property of the rich and famous at Monterey Car Week]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/gSy9GXl1Z9w4Ykf4A0x_1Q5IT-U=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GI2EXGMFJVHSJGCUIRCU6WRCPY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Paddle-shift transmissions change more gears more rapidly than humans, but manual transmissions provide a more connected and engaging experience. The Gordon Murray Automotive S1 harkens back to the McLaren F1 of the 1990s, including a manual transmission.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-mazda-tom-donnelly-pt-1-09-02/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T17:30:00.267Z</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>2026-09-02T17:30:00.267Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mazda North America CEO Tom Donnelly on tariffs, hybrids; Uber slashes workforce]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/klSGI8KRer5H5QW39RNM9Eucv5s=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LOLIPCVINFE2LBR5ECKFB546KI.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mazda North America CEO Tom Donnelly: The dealer experience is a real strength of the brand. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/marketing/an-social-media-dealer-success-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T10:00:01Z</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>2026-09-02T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Texas retailer closes deals with TikTok videos showing salespeople aren’t ‘scum of the earth’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/yVUqn94oOhF26z6cPZPrTMEQnc0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4OGV57D2KZBXLOFDHNFKAFT7XI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Adrian Gonzalez, general manager of Payne Edinburg Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Texas, is using social media to humanize his dealership and build trust with potential buyers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/an-vw-group-of-america-management-shuffle-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T16:42:11.933Z</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>2026-09-02T16:42:11.933Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW Group, facing multiple challenges, taps Audi exec to run North American business]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/kRS2LYZnu6XxtLONO4i-QPz37A4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/H2EI45MG2JBKLGKIDJSTXXGCP4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marco Schubert, VW Group of America's new CEO, has been Audi's global sales boss since September 2024. Audi is in the middle of launching fresh products such as the new Q9.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-no-more-auto-loan-stipulations-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T16:51:52.732Z</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>2026-09-02T16:51:52.732Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Burden of ‘stips’ could shift from auto borrowers as lenders find other verification sources]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/od1vFZcTl75XNVGMGBcC03u8fHI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6VHEEXDCERHW3D5NF3ITYIYEG4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lenders will require fewer customer-provided stipulation documents for auto deals and shift to new verification methods, experts said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/mobility/an-uber-layoffs-robotaxi-competition-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T16:38:38.761Z</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>2026-09-02T16:38:38.761Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Uber lays off 10% of staff as autonomous vehicle threat looms]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/naMCfjfERR73zzjbceQaF5jiASY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7LAV3TAEWRH2RA77FDJMMAPKZY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Uber Technologies will eliminate about 3,300 positions as the ride-hailing giant responds to mounting competition from autonomous vehicle operators like Waymo and prepares for a robotaxi future.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/canada/anc-canadian-august-car-sales-cp-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T15:25:08.227Z</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>2026-09-02T15:25:08.227Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auto sales see 3rd consecutive month of gains in August]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/YV8_Ul7rftfC6Jamvk877zB0g60=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ZR4MVHFMFNGDDOWVNXM54IMRXY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Looking ahead, DesRosiers says this September’s auto sales could come in lower, compared with the same month a year ago.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-refinancing-car-loans-0814/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-14T17:12:23.653Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:12:23.653Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dealerships eye auto refinancing as loyalty tool, not just chargeback risk]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/inlGPWYtAEEG4JfSC6E6gBNskV0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/N3H7SNKEAZCDNMVZDLTOLRZN6Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[F&I experts say dealers should help customers refinance to strengthen loyalty and identify new trade opportunities rather than lose them to banks.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-auto-finance-fraud-pay-plans-0901/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T10:00:00Z</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>2026-09-01T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Georgia dealership staff gets paid for reporting auto finance fraud — not penalized later]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/gHV-3Wjp0gF37dwBVJpX-LSYaqE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/24WQYF65RND45E2IYOLK3E6WZI.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cherokee Mitsubishi in Canton, Ga., doesn’t want a situation in which a salesperson suspects fraud but balks at telling a manager because they don’t want to lose the deal, dealer principal Jonathan Dawson said. “We don’t want to have a culture of that.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/anc-canadas-china-ev-quota-reset-0901/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-01T12:38:30.668Z</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>2026-09-01T12:38:30.668Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Canada clears way for another 24,500 China-made EVs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Y1nNzswyIWHLmat5OUCWi0ViV-I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/H5N3JQTJUNA67P4HB3OKQQ5VGA.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vehicles from China brands have begun appearing on Canadian roads, including a BYD Sealion 7 with manufacturer license plates on Hwy. 401 in Ontario.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ford/an-ford-transit-city-china-global-export-hub-electric-vehicle-van-europe-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T07:54:22.975Z</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>2026-09-02T07:54:22.975Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ford expands China export strategy with electric van shipments to Europe]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ZOvr_Nqy8_E2XE7c3pyMaP7Y088=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VFZULNCNRNE7LD6C2HRR4ULZNE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Transit City electric van rolls off production line at Jiangling Motors, Ford’s commercial-vehicle joint venture in China.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/ane-vw-ceo-oliver-blume-labor-showdown-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T13:02:57.479Z</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>2026-09-02T13:02:57.479Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[VW boss Oliver Blume heads for labor showdown with chances of accord receding, report says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/X0GClGA4BB8upOMW1VYE_rM3xVE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LG4YGTB6ABDA3BRYXZ4IA3JTTE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[VW Group CEO Oliver Blume has said the automaker urgently needs to tackle costs that are around 30 percent higher than competitors.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/ane-honda-urges-supplier-cost-cuts-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T07:49:50.947Z</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>2026-09-02T07:49:50.947Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Honda tells suppliers to cut costs in $9 billion push to fend off China, report says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/pQOOuy-3o-v1KztQiAQSWB-mwWk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QZJ24W7TDZHLFIG3E3PCEMB6JY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Honda badge.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/byd/an-byd-quarterly-profit-rebound-on-exports-electric-vehicles-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T07:03:02.252Z</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>2026-09-02T07:03:02.252Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BYD’s overseas business powers 30% quarterly profit gain despite domestic sales drop]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Z5cvTX4D2mroUaxPzWfXhVtRLvw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4GWD4KDEKFFZLKFBPBGI5MY53M.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[China's BYD is ramping up profits on an 82 percent surge in overseas sales.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/future-product/an-tesla-future-product-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T11:00:00Z</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>2026-09-02T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tesla bets on Cybercab robotaxi, Roadster halo car as business shifts to autonomous vehicles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/W_Eqsdsfe6jteiZccmEQ8HZJ1wI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7AQL4FJE2REALBFXAUWQ3J7OXE.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tesla began production of the Cybercab robotaxi at its Texas plant this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/future-product/an-slate-future-product-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T11:00:00Z</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>2026-09-02T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Slate to launch bare-bones pickup with optional crossover kit; 4-door model could follow]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/K3RGi9sdgp-yd16Sl3OYTBdd4yM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/D3V5JXEDTBDDTEXKSHPGHZ6B3U.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Slate's pickup will come stripped with no paint, no stereo and hand-crank windows for $26,400 with shipping. A four-door model could follow.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/future-product/an-rivian-future-product-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T11:00:00Z</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>2026-09-02T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rivian leans on lower-cost R2 platform to expand EV lineup, launch 1st robotaxi model]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/CeEfOuhDOi9y-3LA_VlRqW9O7QQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HO7XHVKT4JDQ5FWM3KYURBY24A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The midsize R2 launched in June. Rivian is developing a robotaxi version as part of an agreement with Uber for deployment in 2028.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/future-product/an-scout-future-product-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T11:00:00Z</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>2026-09-02T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[With 2028 production start looming, Scout focuses on development, pre-production vehicles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/wyqnq-qDNXerUMoyu_Vkwii50zI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MC7RMAZ77FDALG7E2IDUSCJCQE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Volkswagen Group-backed brand continues to hire more employees and build out a sprawling Scout Motors Production Center in Blythewood, S.C. Development of its first two models, the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup, marches on.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/future-product/an-lucid-future-product-0902/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-02T11:00:00Z</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>2026-09-02T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lucid targets new segments with smaller crossovers and expansion into robotaxi market]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/GQouteakmVsIiPeKSZTj79w0QxI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6PG7KU34VBDVPIBU6VICZJYZTI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Gravity robotaxi features a roof module for sensors that includes LED lighting that can display a rider's initials.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>