April 29, 2026 | BMW’s Sebastian Mackensen; Toyota suppliers face crisis from Iran war episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 16 MIN

April 29, 2026 | BMW’s Sebastian Mackensen; Toyota suppliers face crisis from Iran war

from Automotive News Daily Drive · host Automotive News

BMW North America CEO Sebastian Mackensen talks about the rollout of the Neue Klasse electric vehicle platform and whether the brand is nervous about the timing as EV markets reset. Toyota suppliers face urgent shortages because of the Iran war. Plus, deep cuts could force Volkswagen to completely rethink its production model. 

BMW North America CEO Sebastian Mackensen talks about the rollout of the Neue Klasse electric vehicle platform and whether the brand is nervous about the timing as EV markets reset. Toyota suppliers face urgent shortages because of the Iran war. Plus, deep cuts could force Volkswagen to completely rethink its production model.

NOW PLAYING

April 29, 2026 | BMW’s Sebastian Mackensen; Toyota suppliers face crisis from Iran war

0:00 16:00

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Automotive News Daily Drive?

This episode is 16 minutes long.

When was this Automotive News Daily Drive episode published?

This episode was published on April 29, 2026.

What is this episode about?

BMW North America CEO Sebastian Mackensen talks about the rollout of the Neue Klasse electric vehicle platform and whether the brand is nervous about the timing as EV markets reset. Toyota suppliers face urgent shortages because of the Iran war....

Can I download this Automotive News Daily Drive episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!