<?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/car-concepts/future-product/an-jaguar-future-product-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T11:00:00Z</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>2026-08-05T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jaguar’s leap into the ultraluxury market starts now ]]></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[The world debut of the production version of Jaguar's Type 01, the first of the brand's three new $150,000 ultraluxury electric vehicles, will take place in New York in October.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/service-and-parts/tb-goodyear-q2-2026-results/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T21:12:32.252Z</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>2026-08-05T21:12:32.252Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Goodyear reports Q2 loss with drop in revenue and tire volume]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/QiSgmbTNiyFRBmHP32AQXqW2iqo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/X44VVFZREJBIVLX6PYASZJ767M.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Two Goodyear Blimps will be flying in Detroit during the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise weekend. It will be the first double-blimp appearance in Detroit in nearly two decades.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/nissan/an-nissan-design-chief-alfonso-albaisa-steps-down-matthew-weaver-new-styling-boss-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T14:15:15.759Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T14:15:15.759Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Alfonso Albaisa, Nissan’s global design chief since 2017, to step down in October; Matthew Weaver will succeed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/_B6PJsWsw0T70rOIcd_R4pv3hrg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4DBTGC2I7FFZFKS5VXXQCE7VSY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alfonso Albaisa, seen here at Nissan's design center in Atsugi, Japan, will step down as the Japanese carmaker's global design chief after leading since 2017.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/ane-where-chinese-brands-poach-customers-germany-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T20:24:03.128Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T20:24:03.128Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chinese brands poach Hyundai, Kia drivers as they gain ground in Germany]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/bZAmbNSW5WO-0gPRJmmXmXtSd0c=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4FYMK5XHUNAYNIPE4VDNFPXNS4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The MG ZS, shown, is the brand's bestseller in Germany because of the popularity of its Hybrid+ version, according to MG Motor Germany.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/subaru/an-subaru-to-create-captive-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T11:33:15.288Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T11:33:15.288Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Subaru to launch captive finance arm in 2030, extending Chase partnership until transition]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/nWZw16LZ0_wDFzaLvUPwS4xsQBI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/N56AGQUCRJFS7FN4A3MWWJU6MA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Subaru of America is extending its white-label relationship with Chase, which operates as Subaru Motors Finance, until its new financial arm is operational in 2030.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/anc-stellantis-trevor-longely-usmca-tariffs-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T11:14:07.558Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T11:14:07.558Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis’ Trevor Longley doubts return to zero tariffs under new USMCA]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/7fenpQcJMfgGHr85M5dZrFbw5RQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MW5X2B32IBBZ3BJ3NAFS2AI5JQ.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["We’re really going to have to figure out what’s ultimately going to be the thing we can live with," said Stellantis Canada CEO Trevor Longley. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/honda/an-daily-5-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T19:00:00Z</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>2026-08-05T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 for Aug. 5: Honda expects $3 billion more in EV-related write-downs this year]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/8muiFGHlaOaThT5ngPXSzP8kdDY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LTYPNEGA3ZC3TAS7THHOPDBZ2Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Honda canceled two electric vehicles from its next-generation 0 Series lineup.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/ane-range-extenders-zf-magna-suppliers-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T08:38:55.793Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T08:38:55.793Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Magna and ZF see range extenders bridging the gap to EVs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Ebt945XpB_zOTbOnPiywlOMlNp8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7FPNQGKOKZBBJNV4NVQLLDVNBA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ZF’s advance range-extender platform launches this year on Leapmotor’s flagship EREV, the D19.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/hyundai/genesis/an-genesis-gv60-magma-launch-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T19:22:22.348Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T19:22:22.348Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Genesis adds GV60 Magma performance model to challenge BMW M, Mercedes-AMG]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/T6kdPznZPF5A4gJBcVIovR7DF_o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/D6MSRNGVBZCR3OZN4JIM65VKYY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Genesis GV60 Magma high-performance SUV debuts for the 2027 model year priced at about $71,445 including shipping.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-repo-agent-james-waldron-lucid-cosmos/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T17:55:34.474Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T17:55:34.474Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Repo agent James Waldron on the repossession surge; Lucid delays Cosmos to 2027]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/d1hDZ8Z0zkB4HVz1tC_2dT5OZsk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VNDLTLUHUFHFPIQBV7XECKJDDY.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/sponsored/publishing-partners/an-dealer-excellence-takes-center-field/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-14T13:00:00Z</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>2026-07-14T13:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dealer excellence takes center field]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/GpTqZN125XE2VcIF2oYzFzOyzB4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JW7LVGK5AZD33HT6LE5C2ZGAEE.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Capital One, Take the Lead Event 2026 promotional header]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/canada/anc-martinrea-second-quarter-results-up-cp-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T16:13:52.136Z</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>2026-08-05T16:13:52.136Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Martinrea reports higher profit of $43.1M in Q2]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/qJ2DOqtMC8bAKqtFI0PEXbL5YIc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4HNGKRQMORERLPU6ZW3G7Y7CBA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[On an adjusted basis, Martinrea reported net income of $43.2 million.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/anc-canadian-july-car-sales-up-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T16:08:14.713Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T16:08:14.713Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[July sales up 1.9% as market turns around]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/HlFwaVz8-7u2AzmAi-Rt-7jKs-4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VLCEGLG2JBFW3F6M34XJOI35OM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Subaru led the way in July, with sales up 28.7 per cent.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/an-july-us-auto-sales-0801/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T10:30:04.78Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T10:30:04.78Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[July sales slip even as hybrids power some automakers to gains]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/N-t7F1_ZKi6E9fK2BM6c4vHQJu0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XB4CQZZPDZHKPKRBVKN5KLVC2E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mazda’s U.S. sales slid for the fifth month, off 13 percent in July, with the company’s top seller, the CX-5, which has been redesigned for 2026, down 22 percent last month and 12 percent year to date. The overall U.S. light-vehicle market is now off 2.7 percent through July.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/future-product/an-ineos-future-product-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T11:00:00Z</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>2026-08-05T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ineos portfolio awaits growth with Fusilier SUV]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Jyxh33QuEMaRU4FNTvWpE4rCcA8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/F2ISQTJ3VVEYRLK7KAKTZDBLXU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ineos has added a Black Edition package for the 2026 model year available on the Grenadier SUV, shown, and Quartermaster pickup.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/ane-audi-a2-etron-efficient-ev-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T17:15:39.647Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T17:15:39.647Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Reborn Audi A2 targets efficiency with new battery technology, sleek design]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/NaZ-CbDzxSYr2LiwZfW7B4cN730=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7GM5UTUUI5G27AJ2B2JDG5S7ZU.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The A2 E-tron, shown here in concept form, will compete against models such as the Mercedes CLA and Alpine A390 in Europe’s compact premium segment.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/subaru/an-subaru-ev-incentives-dent-profits-electric-vehicle-1q-earnings-financial-results-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T09:51:45.781Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T09:51:45.781Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[EV outlays, incentives broadside Subaru as profit falls 44% in latest quarter]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/MCGmtmTOhfknNzutM86H3pMQoEE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DZJJB2VVVJFB7ILJ5CKG2YIO3Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Subaru and Toyota are spending generously on incentives to move new electric vehicles, including the Toyota bZ Woodland seen here, which has a Subaru sibling version called the Trailseeker.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/future-product/an-vw-future-product-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T11:00:00Z</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>2026-08-05T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Volkswagen banks on next-gen Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport before hybrids arrive]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/kmujKwyZNBcDnhbTHz7Uj8zigs4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4ECBOB4J25G3PDFK27JXJ44TFI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2027 Atlas largely retains the overall shape and stance as the first-generation model but with crisper tweaks.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-general-motors-saic-joint-venture-extension-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T13:09:48.021Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T13:09:48.021Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GM renews China joint venture through 2047 with plans to increase exports]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/bfMmksDXSb7iHlQqTCTRzc0tk64=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TRHGD4YIARDEXK6VCWLAFVPWXI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[SAIC-GM is expected to roll out at least 30 new electrified models by 2030 featuring China-developed technologies, GM said Aug. 5. SAIC-GM's plant in Shanghai is shown.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-guest-commentary-magnus-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T14:51:32.904Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T14:51:32.904Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: 3 key areas where AI will continue to reshape the auto industry]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/hKWbvVqZOzlDmm6EmBWnClX1pPM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/X76FDVTE3FDR7A6PDSSICMXZ54.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AI-powered virtual assistants will guide shoppers through financing, incentives and payment options while helping complete transactions with less friction.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/honda/an-honda-weak-yen-record-profit-electric-vehicle-supplier-compensation-1q-earnings-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T14:48:27.31Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T14:48:27.31Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[At Honda, weak Japanese yen drives record quarterly profit but also bigger EV pain in restructuring payouts to suppliers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/EXcEhnMejN7knVdPtnRbQ0KCEVo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VRVICQOTHJFYXFBM36COH5SLWI.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Honda CFO Masao Kawaguchi said the ultraweak Japanese yen helped power record operating profit in the April-June quarter but will also inflate the EV-related losses the company books later in the fiscal year.]]></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/lucid-motors/an-lucid-reports-q2-earnings-amid-shakeup/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T01:11:00.82Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T01:11:00.82Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lucid delays crossover to 2027 after $1 billion Q2 loss, details plan to save cash]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/bevkTV-i7KzHFeBuC4zSJQCZ4uE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TZWZPH7AFRECVFGKYWOV26IFBQ.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lucid Motors is cutting production of its Gravity crossover and Air sedan in the second half to reduce inventory and better reflect customer demand, the company said.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/future-product/an-land-rover-future-product-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T11:00:00Z</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>2026-08-05T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Range Rover gets biggest product blitz in 56-year history]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/dW4OPeJ6Dr09fI9K7kjyQYMyB9A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6JFJ4WAGUZDOXMXYCHLI4SOMSE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2027 Range Rover Sport Electric is one of two battery-powered Range Rovers JLR is launching in the next 12 months. The SUV's battery-electric powertrain will be geared more for street performance than off-road adventures]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/honda/an-honda-gac-china-new-strategy-cost-control-suppliers-technology-electric-vehicles-ev-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T07:07:35.162Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T07:07:35.162Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Honda shifts to local suppliers, technology to reverse plunging China sales]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/GpwNSKGuzC40ccgRSNQ5RHdn8V4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/W6XLBCPCYVFNJEN37CYER6WB4I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Accord was the main product showcased by GAC Honda at the Beijing auto show in April.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-repossessions-lpr-technology-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T12:00:00Z</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>2026-08-05T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[License plate readers are key for repossessions. Does their use constitute a privacy violation?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/rzX1BR7dHmR6wT5X9SSvdw6vIpE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3YJXBWVR2ZBFDPIWO2BQH53JOE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[License plate readers are widely used in the collections space.
Agents buy hardware from companies such as Digital Recognition Network that they attach to their vehicles. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/byd/ne-byd-ti7-phev-europe-plans-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T11:16:32.52Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T11:16:32.52Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BYD launches boxy 402 hp Ti 7 with a Land Rover vibe aimed at Hyundai, Skoda large SUVs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/S_KpYha2I7JgbztDei_cMIxz3WM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HI2BKTIWGNDBHETRF43VGOW6ME.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BYD calls the Ti 7’s design “unapologetically boxy,” bringing to Europe a style that has recently grown in popularity in China.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/car-concepts/future-product/an-volvo-future-product-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T11:00:00Z</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>2026-08-05T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Volvo revamps U.S. lineup: Hybrid crossovers dominate as new EVs, flagship utility arrives in 2029 ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/TqX1gJi6oycDQtXial9Rq9NngiI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QCN7HRAFJBECPDWCUSPLQYKXDA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Volvo EX60’s low, streamlined shape, short overhangs, active grille shutters and flush surfaces all play a role in improving aerodynamics and supporting range.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/ane-schaeffler-1300-job-cuts-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T10:05:16.334Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T10:05:16.334Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Schaeffler targets 1,300 job cuts with early pension push]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/xRYwRQWdovhWm99YnrSy9HtqtJo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/6GR5CVQZWFGUZEEV7SYDAXVQOY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Schaeffler headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/editorials/an-editorial-repossessions-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T10:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In our opinion: Rising repossessions warn of bad times ahead without intervention]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/o4sD2Z0R8rf0EvDZ1-1_vlTIHNk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XY6376OGTVAERC22TCT5PRHW7Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Auto repossession rates have reached levels not seen since the Great Recession, with delinquencies rising across all credit tiers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/ane-ai-driver-assist-first-av-second-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T08:15:06.444Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T08:15:06.444Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How smart dash cams are building toward autonomous vehicle safety]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/u5IdYhB2zeJvpavO_XOBt8ABvAY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3RALU5DBCNCV7DNEDSN3AAM6HI.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The value of artificial intelligence lies in assisting human drivers rather than replacing them, according to Nauto CEO Stefan Heck.  Stellantis, Toyota and BMW are working on the technology with the AI safety platform provider.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/an-vw-rivian-insider-trading-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T08:13:36.179Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T08:13:36.179Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ex-VW engineers plead not guilty to U.S. insider trading charges]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/cMEblc1QSvJRhsjIfBZLytEvcVM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7EHGYMAI3ZHR7LLWAYIX6UDZBM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A VW ID Every1 reference vehicle with SDV architecture developed by VW and Rivian during winter testing.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/blast/an-volvo-new-compact-electric-crossover-in-2027-0803/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T11:30:00Z</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>2026-08-03T11:30:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Volvo EX50 — a bigger, cheaper entry-level EV — to replace EX40 in U.S. for 2027]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/-MSj5dkZTRp_BGJ40SZfu1g_I44=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QAHCBFC35FE3PBUH3DSFJUGVJE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The upcoming EX50 EV will be based on Volvo's lower-cost and modular SPA3 architecture that debuted on the larger EX60, shown here.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-chinese-market-share-winners-losers-0803/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T21:49:40.943Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T21:49:40.943Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[As Chinese brands gain share in Europe, which legacy automakers are losing ground?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/vgKR4X0pD0aMfODWmp0Ut4tFHqU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DGKK47JRBVHD5D6ZFI3BKR3O2I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A BYD dealership in Warsaw, Poland. Chinese brands have a 13 percent market share in the country, one of the highest in Europe.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/anc-tesla-manitoba-court-challenge-rebates-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T17:34:17.581Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T17:34:17.581Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tesla, Manitoba government grapple in court over EV rebate exclusion]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/wZCg44LBzayxmCOJ_bdg5R9pO9M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RNRKINRBSFARDM7CW4GZEYUQRA.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tesla’s exclusion from Manitoba's rebate program was part of broader Canadian pushback against the company in 2025 that included protests at showrooms. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/an-affordability-pushes-car-buyers-to-driver-assistance-over-autonomy-0805/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T20:13:13.845Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T20:13:13.845Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Affordability concerns push car buyers to driver-assistance tech over pricey autonomy features, survey shows]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/EpFEY02w0nBlvMwJBNaJzz33_5w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/EKVBREPVZBCXTGWV6NP7VYTKZM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New-car buyers showed less interest this year in hands-free driving features such as Ford's BlueCruise because of affordability concerns, according to AutoPacific.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/honda/ane-europe-honda-interview-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T17:09:58.443Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T17:09:58.443Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Honda targets European sales growth with strategy focused on profitability over volume]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/FDECy5AvAkcm2uJkd9WKj9BcH-k=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/YZDFVU4CBRAXDPJNFC72DHNKAA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Prelude sports coupe is an example of a niche model that Honda is counting on to drive growth in Europe.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/an-canada-sales-nameplate-july-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T20:10:37.867Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T20:10:37.867Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Canada light-vehicle sales by nameplate, July & YTD 2026]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T19:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T19:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 for Aug. 4: Michigan votes in key primary as auto industry grapples with affordability challenges]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/YYChztErRKhz6bpV-03Yt4Pm-t0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XYKLECFTFFAULDCUXXI4D4FICY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[July U.S. light-vehicle sales fell 1.4 percent from a year ago to 1.38 million, according to preliminary figures from GlobalData.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/canada/anc-new-brunswick-ev-charging-network-growing-cp-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T18:36:57.447Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T18:36:57.447Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New Brunswick to spend $6M on new EVs and fast charging stations]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Bwl0nZdauKSCQ5t7ftHBJgyl8b0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ZE6OWXX3YVFNZAKTWCCAQLEIQU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The new chargers are among 72 projects backed by New Brunswick’s nearly $64-million Climate Change Fund.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/resource_center/an-how-one-dealership-turned-parts-into-354k-a-month/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T09:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How a 40-Year Parts Veteran Built a $354K-a-Month Online Parts Business]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/2gvcXyafoe_k8fyUmhj0TjSRa6o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/UKXMZ7L2DVFY7FQX5X7AO2NMSM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[&ZeroWidthSpace;]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-repos-rising-wiretapping-california/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T18:18:57.148Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T18:18:57.148Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Repossessions rising; dealerships face California wiretapping law]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/6ted_mO2XyTQLL7NCht1bIyHLLk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/Z7FVNCT7TREGXO3N5SG7NOZONI.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-theft-indiana-sullivan-auto-group-sentence-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T17:53:33.344Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T17:53:33.344Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Former general manager sentenced to 6 years for stealing $300,000 from dealership group]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/8PLVbouQ32_X4TavGV36Nl_W-I0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/YRFSBCJ2YRCBZFO2ZS4XI5RCQA.PNG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Joseph Mascari’s actions while at Sullivan Automotive Group in Sullivan, Ind., involved 223 fraudulent transactions over three years, according to the sentencing order. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/an-us-light-vehicle-sales-by-nameplate-july-ytd-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T17:09:44.641Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T17:09:44.641Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. light-vehicle sales by nameplate, July & YTD 2026]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-ford-dacia-production-halt-romania-0803/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T15:28:43.191Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T15:28:43.191Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ford, Dacia halt Romania plants as extreme heat impact widens]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/SPnLRp9DOoh6MpYx_UqMAACJHLY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/4AEYX7QZJJCUJIED5AL5NL7FD4.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ford Puma Gen E production has been suspended in Craiova, Romania.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mazda/an-mazda-cx-70-cx-90-safety-campaign-upgrades-q1-earnings-financial-results-profit-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T16:12:27.106Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T16:12:27.106Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mazda plans CX-90, CX-70 updates to reverse flagging sales, sustain rebound to profitability in 1st quarter]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/g738LngpOhU3-WBIaEmKRevikZE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LA53C3OAKBAIVLRWPAYCT4SBN4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mazda plans product upgrades and a safety marketing campaign to stoke flagging sales of the CX-90, pictured, and the CX-70 as the Japanese automaker looks to sustain its return to profitability in the latest quarter.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/regulation-safety/an-michigan-primary-el-sayed-stevens-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T15:23:55.851Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:23:55.851Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Democratic primary winner in Michigan will have to address tariffs, EVs to take Senate]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/n3DbV2QdqS4SQ02k2HGT3QgpBaw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7NRHD45ZAFBI5HJNDJCR77Q7N4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A voter casts their ballot at a polling location inside the Detroit Department of Elections on the first day of early voting during a primary election in Detroit, Mich.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/tb-goodyear-detroit-motor-city-garage-tire/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T14:12:36.845Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-03T14:12:36.845Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Goodyear opening its first retail concept tire shop in Detroit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/waAOrh5OW2Lmj_2gWsrFb4C_OeI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/OWAC4L5SQZDLBHJYSHHFHWGBFY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Goodyear is opening its first retail concept store in Detroit, the Goodyear Motor City Garage, where the company will showcase its products, technology and heritage, while offering a “vision for the future of vehicle care.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-general-motors-new-revenue-streams-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T15:31:37.275Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T15:31:37.275Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why GM sees billions in new revenue from subscriptions, defense contracts]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/3LU7dKA1sPtNUAxEOgh0MYT8Qws=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/C25R7FONG5GKFOWN5Q5UJWWHP4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An infantry squad vehicle built by GM Defense is being loaded into a helicopter. GM expects about $700 million in revenue from its defense business this year.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-presidio-f-and-i-data-0803/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-31T19:53:35.047Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-07-31T19:53:35.047Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[F&I income at franchised dealerships scores record $1,769 per retail unit in Q2]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/8J2JL5dOnz4VPzt0xdegLYXUlBM=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/IBSA6562RVCKPMYPAERU5PMXG4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[F&I income per retail unit rose 4.8 percent to $1,769 compared with a year earlier, the highest quarterly figure in the benchmark’s tracking history. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/guest-commentary/an-guest-commentary-automaker-software-branding-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: Automakers can learn from Intel’s software decision]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/puA5Po7LgZoc63f9_qHXQhe5JAc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/QJBDLTZ4FVDIHFGRNI2A4HVXZ4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Automakers are letting suppliers brand the software that will define cars, repeating the mistake that let Intel eclipse PC makers decades ago.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-repossessions-affordability-issues-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[As the affordability crisis worsens, lenders turn to the ‘absolute last resort’: Repossessions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/5Re1ra8QQ9g8bAgetmWyUWN8Itk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/5ILIYRF37FHZ3G6HPTVVBAKRVI.webp</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Repossessions are on the rise as high transaction prices, long loan terms and more increase financial hardships for consumers.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volvo/an-volvo-xc60-to-lift-us-factory-volume-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T10:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Volvo XC60 to boost South Carolina factory output by two-thirds in 2027 ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/2u3z9-WCJf3QvQdfzGuKVVqqbqI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GPQKXLSTBJCN3LFFROCEGGMQ7E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Volvo's underutilized factory in Ridgeville, S.C., gets a productivity boost early next year when XC60 output begins.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-guest-commentary-wiener-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T13:10:03.474Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T13:10:03.474Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: Why auto retail service relationships break down and what it takes to rebuild them ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/YnwMW-fUnh4L5IUBKZzytIzHBf4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/55BLRD4ICBB4NLTZIOAKXQDXVY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Automotive service partnerships break down gradually through customer inconsistencies, training gaps and transactional negotiations, writes Jeff Wiener. Customers end up losing because dealerships spend more time managing friction than creating value. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/guest-commentary/an-guest-commentary-ai-dealership-people-value-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T12:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: AI is useful, but people remain the dealership’s greatest asset]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Arc8Yvoxuqff4nrh8OWQB32o4I4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/CYCG277SLBHIRFGRWDKFCDASF4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AI can boost dealership efficiency, but skilled, dedicated people remain the real driver of value.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/toyota/an-toyota-new-hybrid-vehicle-lithium-ion-battery-1q-earnings-financial-results-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T09:34:02.064Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T09:34:02.064Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Toyota to launch next-gen battery blitz as hybrids prop up profits in latest quarter]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/7nPn-XVnaZ-wak_5JPZ-wcJM8As=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/3OVUQRRRZBGFPBRV63EBWFSTWM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Toyota will shift to making new low-cost, high-performance lithium ion batteries in Japan from 2027 as part of a global ramp-up of hybrid vehicle sales.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-cipa-dealer-website-privacy-0804/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-04T10:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-04T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How plaintiffs are using a California wiretapping law to target dealership websites]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/iEyvoU3d5xQXQ1XP_BMyCQygiKQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/K6722ODLWZH2VYO6SCCTYASN64.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[California legislators are considering a bill aimed at curtailing the flood of demand letters plaintiffs are sending to companies under the California Invasion of Privacy Act. California’s state dealership association is supporting the effort.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>