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

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Automotive News Daily Drive
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Apr 29, 2026
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960
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Summary

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.