<?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/bmw/ane-bmw-i3-faster-launch-high-demand-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:56:08.396Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:56:08.396Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BMW brings forward i3 order launch on strong demand]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ZRUwQOMuIp0CwOSUVO_WVpzzsec=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/YFBOZABOGVAK7AEK7WBRNLKT5I.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BMW is opening order books for a limited "1st Edition" of the i3 starting June 18, earlier than the previously scheduled autumn order launch.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/nada/an-nada-ftc-helps-dealers-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T19:39:11.539Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:39:11.539Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why FTC ad rules could be good for dealers, according to NADA’s Mike Stanton]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/8uo7oValxG9wulgR13PQVDcIq10=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/LG62YTG6TVAKNOVC4V6EXDQUT4.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[NADA CEO Mike Stanton, left, speaks at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars on June 16.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-nada-ftc-advertising-rules-dealers-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T19:17:06.111Z</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>2026-06-17T19:17:06.111Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for June 17: Fed signals that a rate hike is coming. What it means for car buyers and dealers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/XCXix0DEY4398vn3RGy2cnOhYeo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2LF6TF6V6RC6DIXJEJPMWMLZBI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve — led by new Chairman Kevin Warsh — held rates steady June 17 but signaled a quarter-point hike. Dealers and analysts say the effect of the increase on vehicle sales will be minimal. Warsh is shown at his swearing-in May 22.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/finance-insurance/an-federal-reserve-interest-rate-auto-loans-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T18:34:29.333Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:34:29.333Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fed predicts rate increase in 2026. What that means for auto dealers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/XCXix0DEY4398vn3RGy2cnOhYeo=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2LF6TF6V6RC6DIXJEJPMWMLZBI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In his first meeting as Federal Reserve chair on June 17, Kevin Warsh and the board kept interest rates steady. Warsh is shown at his swearing-in May 22.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/sponsored/webinars/the-state-of-f-and-i-dealer-priorities-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T18:16:56.47Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:16:56.47Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The State of F&I: Dealer Priorities in an Affordability-First Market]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/97n0ObXCHOt6gO6APhRuXG97qFY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JR4ZSIT2BBC2XAOOXUD2HFQD7A.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/data-center/sales-data/an-u-s-medium-heavy-truck-sales-may-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T18:26:56.014Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:26:56.014Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S. medium & heavy truck sales, May & YTD 2026]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/cdb-gm-cobots-rankle-uaw-20260616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T09:45:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:45:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GM’s new ‘cobots’ in Detroit factory that has seen big layoffs draw ire of UAW]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/INfVxgLf-ai1jbG7SHzd_8Fcnuw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2ONQVHJI6VFFXOLNLZUDISKQOU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[General Motors Co. has been adding cobots — robotic arms like these Fanuc showed at a trade show — at its Factory Zero.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-mark-wakefield-mitsubishi-product-blitz/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T17:51:27.004Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:51:27.004Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mitsubishi walks the talk on new products; AlixPartners’ Mark Wakefield]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/nFP0V7ogUGoh8ZZCEeaUKAKGpb4=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VQ3IZYV2KX5OOVBUWQXAZUAILA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mitsubishi-Logo, Logo, Symbol, Symbolbild (Foto: Mitsubishi)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/jaguar-land-rover/ane-jlr-us-focus-stellantis-based-defender-china-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T13:52:33.145Z</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>2026-06-17T13:52:33.145Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jaguar Land Rover to focus on U.S. with Stellantis-based Defender as China falls away]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/D9AfzImarqba8igBgTgt6ATEBbY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/EOP5DVS75FERXMPVGLW5VEW63Q.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[JLR said its tie-up with Stellantis intends to deliver new products for the Defender brand specifically designed for the U.S. market. Shown is the Defender 110, JLR's bestseller in the U.S.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/maserati/ane-stellantis-discusses-maserati-future-with-two-parters-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T16:26:51.773Z</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>2026-06-17T16:26:51.773Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis to strike more partnerships in Italy for Maserati, e-cars, CEO Antonio Filosa says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/zCi03GUf5WMxiG9lRDS4dwmHkj8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/WU34ZOZJHVBBTKPRHKTOTHIXSA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 640-hp Maserati GT2 Stradale. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said partners can 'bring technology, development and excellent ideas for the brand.']]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/service-and-parts/tb-atlantic-tire-center-worker-fatality/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T14:36:54.395Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:36:54.395Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tire tech killed in workplace incident at Florida shop]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/oiwdcJc3-pohuE2IDE6FxlekXL0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XGP43DO3EFEHTGA7E6PI5CC5AQ.jpg</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volvo/ane-volvo-welcomes-geely-brands-europe-plants-0618/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:36:17.578Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:36:17.578Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson offers factories to Geely, Zeekr, Lynk & CO in Europe]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/cYpqQOtjTiw60VIYIAF6SvEZiD8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/ZV72ZCKAGRE5FENKQFXKDNUGXQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson says sibling brands within the Geely family "should talk with Volvo and see if they can utilize capacity we already have.”]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/service-and-parts/an-guest-commentary-atkinson-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T14:56:33.645Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:56:33.645Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: The next generation of dealership service will be built, not bought]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/E3In58cYKkcF2Vpx9YbRgSPf2XE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/BBQ3AVP3Q5DDBHIOIE66YWRBS4.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dealerships need to focus on building talent pipelines instead of relying on hiring, Joe Atkinson writes.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/sales/ane-china-discounted-ice-cars-evs-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T13:02:49.759Z</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>2026-06-17T13:02:49.759Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Range Rovers sell for half price in China as ICE demand slumps]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/b9h-GOKbrdmGlTWRRlzOvn9gpps=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/EDC7T3FE6NHFVJ4EDDOS4YHMDY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Range Rover Evoque L is selling for up to 60 percent less than list price,  according to media reports. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/letters/an-letter-goel-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T14:10:08.435Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:10:08.435Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Audit trade terms to manage tariff risk]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ev/anc-polestar-2-china-imports-lineup-expansion-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:36:07.444Z</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>2026-06-17T11:36:07.444Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Polestar tapping China EV quota to import over 1,000 Polestar 2s to Canada, ending hiatus]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/U4KVBfDMXf1bdmDStetmxIZfakI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TC5IMMYODBEB3J43FKCMBYH5KE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[After disappearing from Canadian showrooms amid tariffs on China-made EVs, the Polestar 2 is set to return in August under Ottawa’s import quota program.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/news/an-mitsubishi-reveals-momentum-2030-product-roadmap-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mitsubishi unveils new rugged Pajero-Montero SUV, redesigned Outlander at dealer preview]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/pE_gIkVHkpfgH3Azd7Zl2dr1JNQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/JMODAY6OR5FM5NC452WBFYC3XY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mitsubishi's U.S. and Canadian retailers got a sneak peek at several planned models, including the electric Eclipse Sportback, the next-generation Outlander and a new SUV.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ane-stellantis-wayve-uber-robotaxi-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:30:23.961Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:30:23.961Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis teams with Uber and Wayve to deploy Level 4 robotaxis worldwide]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/FgPDwtejBm29N3_j4hPWX1DBHSg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2B4NBYQIVJCF3DYXNHNJ2GTKLE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A rendering from Stellantis of its Level 4-ready platform underpinning a robotaxi.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/editorials/an-editorial-explaining-market-stability-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T13:39:54.766Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:39:54.766Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[In our opinion: Is the U.S. auto market even still cyclical? ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/KQi-4l6_DUKcJek1g-70X2oI6UE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/HQMJPWJ44RCGFO55Z2PSVLCTZA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New-vehicle sales are holding surprisingly strong despite inflation hitting 4.2 percent.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/letters/an-letter-bendell-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T13:09:51.722Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:09:51.722Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[End of Escape shows quality isn’t Ford’s only issue ]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-carvana-new-vehicle-sales-strategy-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T12:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Carvana’s cube and vehicle playground could shake up new-vehicle dealership sales]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/4TysS2-5gh3ffg0jK_7swCzbV-M=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/Q4OUXZRSDRDMLJFSLH4RS6P2ZY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Carvana has created a cube that features vehicle information that works with a customer's smartphone. It is featured in the auto retailer's Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram-Fiat dealership in Dallas.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/toyota/an-toyota-shareholders-meeting-ceo-kenta-kon-war-on-waste-market-value-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T06:41:17.957Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T06:41:17.957Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Toyota CEO Kenta Kon pledges efficiency push as automaker loses title as Japan’s most valuable company]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/VdnQe74GsUV7QiqOoBhHuquSiSc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VEZNKI25JBH7LK3BGGSMUBQ7ME.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Toyota Motor Corp. shareholders file into their annual shareholders meeting on June 17 2026, to appoint new CEO Kenta Kon to the board amid a historic loss of market cap leadership among Japanese companies.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-bentley-disappears-during-transport-lawsuit-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T16:13:56.464Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T16:13:56.464Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dealer sues Florida Mercedes-Benz store after $171,562 Bentley disappears during transport]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/NhOOP7Qq8T6T45zZEIdo8FcAoKs=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7NPWJKO525H4RACYNGMYRXSVVY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Missouri used-car dealer sued an AutoNation Mercedes-Benz store in Florida, alleging it released a $171,562 Bentley he purchased to an unverified driver. The vehicle disappeared during transport and remains missing.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/canada/anc-carney-trump-china-evs-hot-mic-cp-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T11:46:56.671Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:46:56.671Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Carney quietly talks China EVs with Trump at G7 summit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/WZOD8YkT29iTZyTMVW0-jdN-9Ss=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/TBAIO5YGHZGZJPXYL2NECL75CY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney speak at the G7 working luncheon in Evian-les-Bains, France.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/bmw/ane-bmw-cuts-2026-outlook-on-china-iran-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T18:23:16.282Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:23:16.282Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BMW cuts profitability outlook to as low as 1% on China slump, Middle East fallout]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/VXiaQKwYl1rnCeAognhjTI5KBvU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FQEGYP5RUNGQVF3MWUXPYKJQ7Y.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BMW is rolling out its Neue Klasse electric lineup, which cost billions of euros to develop. Shown is the iX3.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/ane-suppliers-germany-vda-survey-negative-0617/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T07:58:48.731Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:58:48.731Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mood darkens among German suppliers as investment, hiring fall, survey shows]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/49abgLlVU5GMdh3ks4QNtebzNnI=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/E3T7TUQTEJFXXDEISVLARDE2TY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An employee checks a component for a brake system module on the production line at a Continental plant in Frankfurt, Germany.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/awards/europe-rising-stars/ane-rising-star-europe-2026-pieterjan-landuyt/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-17T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automotive News Europe salutes Pieterjan Landuyt]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/9NwC5CPIOQW3rL5kziMiq9OG16E=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/P47DTERG6ZHAZHIJBQEOQFPOEE.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pieterjan	Landuyt is Volvo's head of industrial operations digital. He is the 2026 Automotive News Europe Rising Star for Supply Chain.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-iran-us-conflict-supplies-auto-shops-dealers-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T07:52:40.578Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T07:52:40.578Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[U.S.-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops, dealerships]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/QsOvllUF26lSuOXklz7fnKXEpWw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RAVBHHYVJZAWTA4KO5VZ7EVGLU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Companies such as Nissan have started implementing oil-rationing measures to help ensure a consistent supply across their dealerships.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-gm-gas-price-consumer-shift-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T19:07:09.002Z</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>2026-06-16T19:07:09.002Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[High gas prices already pushing buyers away from expensive trucks, GM exec says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/IZ6qNQk77HI7qPyIrheImwYUBQU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/F4ZC6KHWEBFZFFBUTFV6MD6PUQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[GM North America President Duncan Aldred, right, speaks with John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, at the Center for Automotive Research's Management Briefing Seminars on June 16 in Ypsilanti, Mich.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/news/an-tesla-fsd-safety-senators-nhtsa-review-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:02:23.554Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:02:23.554Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Senators ask NHTSA to review Tesla’s Full Self-Driving safety data after Reuters investigation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/qD_bVdGW1BClat24WaBUL-ViI_A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/YLQUVD6FX5EBPPEYCZS2FSEIGQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sens. Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal cite a Reuters investigation in urging NHTSA to evaluate Tesla's self-published FSD crash data.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-gm-defense-lockheed-martin-collaboration-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:34:25.368Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:34:25.368Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GM explores weapons manufacturing in partnership with Lockheed Martin]]></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 shown being inserted into a helicopter. GM Defense plans to collaborate with Lockheed Martin on defense manufacturing.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/rivian/an-rivian-workforce-cuts-profitability-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T19:57:46.014Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:57:46.014Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rivian cuts workforce 2% in push for profitability]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/KRFUUgNG6k3kT7VzWVkAVqxdzXQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XSB3Y3PR4RBCDMTJYBAKESFTWM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rivian is cutting 2% of its workforce, targeting sales and service teams, as it works toward profitability following the launch of its R2 SUV.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/newsletters/daily-5/an-daily-5-grubbs-stellantis-lawsuit-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T18:57:43.137Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:57:43.137Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Daily 5 report for June 16: A dealer battles Stellantis on 2 fronts]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/PSv4gc6-EK6BqmFCx_9AWRS-fuA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RIOVWLJ4TBB6ZABKCVF54DTTPI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grubbs Family of Dealerships is fighting Stellantis in state and federal court over vehicle allocation and a blocked $4.2 million store acquisition.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-texas-dealer-legal-fight-fca-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T18:16:36.208Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:16:36.208Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis faces dual legal challenge from Texas dealership group over inventory allocation, blocked franchise sale]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/PSv4gc6-EK6BqmFCx_9AWRS-fuA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/RIOVWLJ4TBB6ZABKCVF54DTTPI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grubbs Family of Dealerships is suing Stellantis over inventory allocation at a Wichita Falls CDJR store and a rejected Dallas-area acquisition of another.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/stellantis/ane-stellantis-italy-production-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T15:54:50.702Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:54:50.702Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stellantis assigns specific roles to Italian plants in turnaround plan ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/em07oFV3oo2MehnIY2xq9UCRi2Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/XHOMECHENBBHHMGPDOHRWRZ25A.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stellantis' Mirafiori factory in Turin will focus on building small cars, including the Fiat 500.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/podcasts/daily-drive/an-daily-drive-ford-ev-pickup-nicole-lacy/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:47:33.348Z</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>2026-06-16T17:47:33.348Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup breaks cover; Nicole Lacy on F&I trends]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/GRJHx8zHGqDn64x4kuBlMb2_W6g=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/A4TBQVSVGRGOLMJ446TPNUOEFQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Camouflaged prototypes of Ford’s $30,000 electric pickup are turning heads in California.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/technology/mobility/an-mobileye-robotaxi-launch-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T17:22:07.181Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:22:07.181Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mobileye to start robotaxi service in 2027, challenging Waymo, Zoox and Tesla]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/qxHa0nh7vovmPqniwSepdmlgU-A=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/OBU4FMIF5ZD4RK36VFQ64HS7RQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mobileye plans to deploy about 100 robotaxis in a major U.S. city by 2027, scaling to roughly 17,000 vehicles over five years — entering a market it already helps power as a supplier.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/chevrolet/an-chevrolet-silverado-redesign-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T15:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Redesigned Chevy Silverado gets new V-8 engines, bolder look, high-tech interior]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/BnPhKVwPsI5sCmG7sGnKFKkf89w=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VTSALAEJNNAG3JNOOBLTEB5DJQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 is the pickup's off-road flagship trim.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/an-bmw-toronto-chatbot-offer-rescinded-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T10:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BMW dealership eats $7,000 error after customer duped by rogue AI chatbot]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/eOFyKIge335KNJ14lDXXedn86_I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/YEMAF5C3NBB2LJATOD3JZGYX5E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BMW Toronto rescinded a purchase offer made by its AI chatbot but later agreed to honor the price.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/porsche/an-porsche-toy-story-collab-0609/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-09T18:40:30.627Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-09T18:40:30.627Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Porsche’s got a friend in Disney-Pixar: ‘Toy Story’ collab produces 3 bespoke 911s]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/ezKKOwGQ-eqC20rNdpuGAnmSfkY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/7VOWYQ3QNZGC7CBZXLMIYE3EXY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Each of the three cars features details inspired by characters from the "Toy Story" movie franchise.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/events/congress/ane-2026-congress-bmw-sustainability-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T12:19:38.543Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:19:38.543Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[BMW says recycled materials strengthen supply chains beyond cutting emissions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/FMCrXRxS6cQgpO-RadW_25YwZSY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/KZMHATSL35DXRKOSD6HPB2JXUU.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Glenn Schmidt, BMW Group head of global sustainability, left, at the 2026 Automotive News Europe Congress with Managing Editor Douglas A. Bolduc.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/anc-hyundai-canada-directors-marketing-product-0615/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T12:14:34.543Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:14:34.543Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai Canada appoints new directors to lead marketing, product]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/7MUAQiKBrYYWSvfg82aNWePrJPw=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/PIF6P4A34BFADDY3FGDYILLTGY.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hyundai Auto Canada said June 11 that it had appointed Laura Nava and Fabio Cappella to leadership positions.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/anc-magna-brief-occupant-monitoring/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T11:27:09.366Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:27:09.366Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Magna lands European contract for in-car monitoring system]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/50iBZkLhMu--nyl2R5st8cKRSaA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/FJWJYSE72RBFXIDNIFNUNHUOKM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Magna’s mirror-integrated Driver and Occupant Monitoring System combines a behind‑the‑glass camera architecture with software‑enabled functionality.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mercedes-benz/an-revamped-mercedes-turbo-v8-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T15:22:35.313Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T15:22:35.313Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mercedes 4.0-liter V-8 adds flat-plane crank in two 2027 AMG models]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/uyym1uP5FeDzNGUoO2PFJYFRNFY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2NL2GPFK45GAFBPLONM6W4EBZQ.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 2027 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S, right, and GLS 63 get a revamped 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 with a flat-plane crankshaft.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/canada-best-practices/anc-best-morrey-nissan/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T11:25:41.05Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:25:41.05Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Request for 220 Versas turns into big fleet sale for Morrey Nissan in B.C.]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/6LZ8kxn-cpTBQsuO3nSm_vdvs_I=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2MSOJAMIEJAQJBCKMCSFKEDNYE.JPG</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A collaborative effort involving senior managers at Morrey Nissan of Burnaby and Nissan Canada helped the dealership fill a fleet order for 220 grey Nissan Versas from September to December.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-mercedes-renault-vw-defense-contracts-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T09:39:40.078Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T09:39:40.078Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mercedes joins Renault and VW in push for military contracts as defense spending rises]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/xgUTIuRh2mVCnDdHKEeTPl_qBvE=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/A7F4KHG7U5ANXJLJECH3YXH5IY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The G-Class platform is used by the German armed forces. The G-Class with a chassis cab, center, could be used as a carrier vehicle in cooperation with drone manufacturer Tytan.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/guest-commentary/an-guest-commentary-automotive-logistics-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T14:16:05.317Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T14:16:05.317Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: Why automotive logistics companies are hitting a breaking point]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/scB0u4Xn65ofwRHAIpxEjW0XkCk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MLSDKVBSKJHGNLEHMYXNH5MOOE.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Outdated workflows and generic transportation management systems are pushing vehicle logistics companies to a breaking point — and digitizing alone isn't the solution.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/anc-canada-essential-north-american-auto-competitiveness-0615/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T20:08:44.081Z</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>2026-06-15T20:08:44.081Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Auto leaders make case for Canada, USMCA at CAR MBS]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/g8m2KN6RUVYCvsVjmmu9fJBAVj8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GNCYR3MPOFBHBLHUBC7FVWAIGI.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["What we have been doing to Canada, treating them like an enemy, is unacceptable," said U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., left.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/digital-edition/automotive-news/anc-april-06-15-2026-digital-edition/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T13:40:17.775Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:40:17.775Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automotive News Canada 6-15-2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/35cgfAK1757tn4AlrVL0vBMCtIc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/DM66QBKBTFDHJOKT47N75AKKQE.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Front cover of the June 2026 issue of Automotive News Canada]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/digital-edition/automotive-news/anc-april-05-18-2026-digital-edition/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T13:37:39.959Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:37:39.959Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automotive News Canada 5-18-2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/8nqp6gd8y3qwR54hEaub3K4Z-Kg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/VL26OF5S2JAJNP3NTPTBWCCMNM.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Front cover of the May 2026 issue of Automotive News Canada]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/guest-commentary/an-guest-commentary-multi-propulsion-market-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T13:32:36.011Z</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>2026-06-16T13:32:36.011Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Guest commentary: The multipropulsion market isn’t coming — it’s already here]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/nH2SnkdiqlnGZqkx3_G5mf3DXxc=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/IAGWT2KXNZCN7FWCK3ERJFLPGM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[May sales data show hybrids surging and EVs still dependent on incentives, making multipowertrain flexibility a competitive requirement for U.S. automakers — not a hedge.
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/letters/an-letter-obrien-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T13:28:15.139Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:28:15.139Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[General Motors’ batch strategy isn’t new ]]></news:title></news:news></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/an-automotive-world-cup-marketing-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hyundai, Kia, VW deploy sponsorship campaigns for 2026 World Cup. Here’s what each brand brings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/JZ5bEfK2U9Jwivl8-7zPrNMcosY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/C46HMEFWKVABXES4QSXUCO2HBQ.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hyundai and Kia are among FIFA's highest-ranking partners for the 2026 World Cup. As a presenting partner for the U.S. Soccer Federation, Volkswagen is sponsoring the national team.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/automakers/ane-eu-lawmakers-us-trade-deal-approval-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T12:53:12.907Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T12:53:12.907Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[EU lawmakers approve U.S. trade deal ahead of Trump deadline]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/9XIYKyNPUJ7OGqcYUuGxgb-SRxU=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/CM4XDNHEZJED5IICRYQIQV3BCA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[German automakers have been hit hard by U.S. import tariffs. VW cars are shown at the port in Emden, Germany.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/ford/an-ford-ev-pickup-teaser-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T13:21:36.777Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T13:21:36.777Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup breaks cover in ‘unicorn’ form]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/a-wkk_KNsaZpOMVH25UvEzoHfWA=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/2KO2JCJL25AJFN2LVHDWFNWUKY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New video footage shows Ford's upcoming 2027 EV pickup.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/an-video-trade-tariffs-vehicle-service-repair-0521/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-21T16:05:34.297Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-21T16:05:34.297Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automotive News video: How dealership service departments, independent repair shops pay the price of tariffs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/gYBWI6CM4h14ltv8o8LtevLbX8Q=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/GX4RF6IJ3FDSNKYEKFVF3OAYXM.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Staff Reporter Richard Truett visits Wetmore’s, an independent repair garage in Ferndale, Mich., to learn about the tariff impact on business.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/anc--2/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T11:55:45.435Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T11:55:45.435Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘It’s all going to be OK’: Canada’s U.S. ambassador tries to ease USMCA anxiety]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/_FBdDGuelMFruXHQCGPLmjO9lJk=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/PXGL56T2B5HJLD7NJOQ4KPZQVY.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Canada's Ambassador to the United States Mark Wiseman says everyone needs to 'take a breath.']]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/opinion/columns/anc-macaluso-unifor-contract-uphill-battle/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T11:22:10.011Z</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>2026-06-16T11:22:10.011Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Column: Canada’s Detroit 3 talks face toughest test in decades]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/LH_l1fwpyO6tJuxQ29DUuSVZo7o=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/57VYQVOYYRBHPBSYNTJYU6WNB4.jpeg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Stewart: Partnerships with offshore automakers could be key to securing product for Stellantis' Windsor and Brampton plants.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/suppliers/cdb-gm-suppliers-feud-over-contract-20260615/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T09:44:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T09:44:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[CEOs clash publicly over GM contract in rare auto supplier showdown]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/KbZzXWlJb17CCzNhhAbkJ9OJBaQ=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/KKURCD6ZDFEB3NRCHZEYH6MGRA.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lear Corp. CEO Ray Scott (left) and Aptiv CEO Kevin Clark]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/retail/used-cars/an-sonic-automotive-grows-echopark-footprint-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T10:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T10:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sonic Automotive’s used-vehicle EchoPark expansion rolls with 2 stores, ad campaign]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/cFr8GlQjay2FBtcJHZk64ya71s8=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/AYA3BT64RFA3PAJ36WVVZ4GV2E.jpg</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sonic Automotive Inc. is again expanding its EchoPark used-vehicle dealerships. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mercedes-benz/ane-cutaway-mercedes-c-class-eq-2026-0616/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T07:02:40.069Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T07:02:40.069Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Suppliers to the new Mercedes C-Class Electric]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/Nz0DnWZu8ChY--0GqEPVABKUmH0=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MVIHQFXQSFANBLKLXDA2YFBOEY.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The full-electric Mercedes C-Class has 800-volt technology, a 94-kilowatt-hour battery and a WLTP-certified range of up to 762 km (473 miles).]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/mercedes-benz/smart/ane-smart-2-ev-minicar-business-case-0615/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-15T12:48:24.386Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-15T12:48:24.386Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Smart Europe CEO Wolfgang Ufer explains why electric #2 can drive growth]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/qurVIK5I1T3jsem5Ggl7JQvBTaY=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/MQUGN2BTE5ETPE33IXEVZOHF4A.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA["The two-seater has always been part of Smart’s DNA," said Smart Europe chief Wolfgang Ufer, with the new #2.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.autonews.com/awards/europe-rising-stars/ane-rising-star-europe-2026-bastian-kruse/</loc><lastmod>2026-06-16T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Automotive News</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-06-16T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Automotive News Europe salutes Bastian Kruse]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://crain-crain-prod.web.arc-cdn.net/resizer/HCMcn29m53mBhcH4MK3b1O7ZSAg=/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/crain/OIJ3UYZYFFCL3CIJX2ICIPE4GA.png</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bastian Kruse is director of Bosch Service Center. He is the 2026 Automotive News Europe Rising Star for AI.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>