Automotive News Daily Drive

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Daily Drive is a daily podcast series hosted by Automotive News Executive Editor Jamie Butters and Kellen Walker. We speak with industry experts, insiders and Automotive News reporters about events and trends impacting and reshaping the automotive industry.Automotive News is the leading source of news, data and understanding for the auto industry's decision-makers. Learn more at autonews.com.

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Automotive News Daily Drive

Episodes (937)

Today April 29, 2026 | BMW’s Sebastian Mackensen; Toyota suppliers face crisis from Iran war
Yesterday April 28, 2026 | Top dealer groups plagued by bait-and-switch complaints; GM earnings
Monday April 27, 2026 | Toyota posts record sales; finding white space in powertrain segments

Automotive News Daily Drive

Apr 29, 2026
16 minutes
11 MB

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.

Automotive News Daily Drive

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

Automotive News

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