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July 1, 2026 | BMW's Sebastian Mackensen on the new X5; new vehicle prices hit record high
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- Automotive News Daily Drive
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- Jul 1, 2026
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- 1331
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Summary
BMW of North America CEO Sebastian Mackensen joins Daily Drive from Spartanburg, S.C., to talk about the redesigned X5 and why he’s aiming for a fourth consecutive U.S. retail sales record. New-vehicle prices hit a record high. Plus, General Motors rolls out a first-of-its-kind automation scorecard for its suppliers.