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Shift: A podcast about mobility

Automotive News
Electric Vehicles
Automotive Industry
Autonomous Vehicles
China
Software-Defined Vehicles
Tesla
Artificial Intelligence
General Motors
Driver Assistance Systems
Tariffs
Waymo
Transportation Policy
Robotaxis
California
Robotaxi
Self-Driving Technology
EV Tax Credit
Battery Electric Vehicles
Charging Infrastructure
Ford

On Shift: A podcast about mobility, Automotive News tech and innovation team leader Pete Bigelow takes an optimistic yet skeptical eye at the new tech and business models planned for the auto industry. Shift is a production of Automotive News, the leading publication covering the auto industry. Check out our reporting online at autonews.com/shift and follow us on Twitter @Automotive_News.

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Plug-in hybrids emit nearly as much carbon dioxide as combustion vehicles, raising questions about emissions targets for the European Union, Lucien Mathieu, cars director at Transport & Environment, tells “Shift” host Molly Boigon.

Hans Greimel, Asi... more

“Shift” podcast host Molly Boigon talks to Gary Cygan Jr., director of vehicle software and electronics engineering at GM; Steffen Fuchs, senior partner at McKinsey & Co.; Andrei Iordache, global senior director of automotive presales at HERE Technol... more

“Shift” podcast host Molly Boigon talks to the Zero Emission Transportation Association’s Albert Gore about how the Trump administration’s actions on fuel economy and emissions standards may impact battery and other technology investment in the U.S. more

“Shift” podcast host Molly Boigon talks to PwC’s U.S. automotive leader C.J. Finn about how automakers should keep an eye on technologies from startups and universities to keep costs down while managing multiple powertrains.

Hannah Lutz, assistant m... more

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Recent Guests

Doug Bolduc
Managing editor of Automotive News Europe
Automotive News Europe
Episode: Chinese automakers showed up in force at the Paris auto show
Gary Cygan Jr.
Director of vehicle software and electronics engineering at GM
General Motors
Episode: Chinese automakers showed up in force at the Paris auto show
Steffen Fuchs
Senior partner at McKinsey & Co.
McKinsey & Co.
Episode: Chinese automakers showed up in force at the Paris auto show
Andrei Iordache
Global senior director of automotive presales at HERE Technologies
HERE Technologies
Episode: Chinese automakers showed up in force at the Paris auto show
Christopher Prediger
Regional president for the Americas in Bosch's Cross-Domain Computing Solutions division
Bosch
Episode: Chinese automakers showed up in force at the Paris auto show
Albert Gore
Executive Director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association
Zero Emission Transportation Association
Episode: Fuel-efficient vehicles are flying off lots as consumers adapt to high gas prices
CJ Finn
PwC Automotive Leader
PwC
Episode: With gas-powered vehicles, hybrids and EVs, how can automakers keep costs down?
Mike Nefkens
CEO of HERE Technologies
HERE Technologies
Episode: Tesla’s Cybercab has a long way to go to beat Waymo
Lenny LaRocca
KPMG's US automotive industry leader
KPMG
Episode: Analysts predicted a tariff-driven autos apocalypse. Why didn’t that happen?

Hosts

Molly Boigon
Host and Automotive News tech/innovation reporter; leads mobility conversations with industry guests
Hannah Lutz
Co-host and Automotive News reporter covering mobility and policy
Molly Boygon
Tech and innovation reporter; frequently contributes guest perspectives

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • A future looking podcast

    The content is deep, sophisticated and provocative. It covers topics that predict the future not just in the auto industry but across many fields.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ScottWrightMD
    United States2 years ago
  • Outstanding Podcast about Autos

    Pete Bigelow’s knowledge of the auto industry is one of the many true positives of this podcast. His interview style is calming and engaging at the same time. I’ve learned so much about current events in the auto industry and Shift does a great job of giving me a lot of information in a short time period especially how Aurora has penetrated the auto market. It’s a MUST listen to anyone interested in current auto innovations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daprez14
    United States2 years ago
  • Best insights on what’s driving mobility

    I’m an avid podcast listener that works in the automotive industry. Shift is my favorite weekly listen to learn from experts on various aspects of the industry that are not always in the spotlight (but should be). The automotive industry’s change is profound. Pete Bigelow does an amazing job highlighting this on Shift.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jared App
    United States4 years ago
  • From an EV Technician 👍🏼

    I’ve been listening all year every Sunday love the podcast, great insights, great insider tech news and overall a great insight into the EV industry

    I have 10 yrs industry EV Tech experience and 20 automotive experience

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EV Tech
    United States4 years ago
  • 🚙 CenturyAuto.ca 🚙 ❤️ Shift

    Great show 🤟

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael MacGillivray
    Canada5 years ago

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Guests are credible and well-briefed, keeping discussions focused and informative.
Regular coverage of cutting-edge mobility topics makes it a must-listen for industry insiders.
The hosts deliver deep, provocative auto tech insights with practical context.

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Chinese automakers showed up in force at the Paris auto show
Q: Where is AI actually helping deliver customer value versus where is it strictly hype?
Andrei Iordache says AI can make driving safer, faster and more convenient, while an in-car chatbot is not necessarily useful during a drive. AI's value is in applying intelligence to improve the vehicle experience.
Chinese automakers showed up in force at the Paris auto show
Q: What does the shift from the software-defined vehicle to the AI-defined vehicle mean, and is there a meaningful difference between the two?
Steffen Fuchs distinguishes a software-defined vehicle as one delivered with software capabilities from an AI-defined vehicle that learns. The challenge is bringing what vehicles learn back into companies so they can adapt.
Fuel-efficient vehicles are flying off lots as consumers adapt to high gas prices
Q: What do you make of the contention that rollback arguments assume the statute prohibits considering alternative fuels in the fuel economy calculation?
We disagree with that; the policy was meant to improve fuel efficiency and deliver substantial savings over time, especially as usage grows, and the rollback should still consider long-term benefits and proper stakeholder feedback before making enormous changes.
LG Energy Solution’s Bob Lee on the pivot to powering AI data centers
Q: What would you advise the new administration to do in this realm of industrial policy?
Frame a stable, long-term policy that supports strategic tech areas like electrification, autonomous driving, and energy storage, while ensuring consistent incentives and predictable regulatory environments to enable multi-year investment cycles.
EV fires and gas vehicle fires may not be as different as you think
Q: What are some of the recommendations manufacturers can implement to reduce the risk of sustained or reignited battery fires?
Design improvements to battery packs to improve fire department access, standardization of responder-facing features (such as high-voltage disconnects and emergency loops), and better approaches to allow water to reach the pack while maintaining safety in both open and confined environments.

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Shift covers mobility and automotive tech through in-depth conversations with industry insiders, focusing on AI, EVs, SDVs, supply chains, policy, and consumer adoption. Episodes frequently explore the practical implications of cutting-edge tech (edge AI, solid-state batteries, IN-vehicle assistants, data ownership) and the business dynamics shaping governance, regulation, and market strategy. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on real-world applicability, fleet versus consumer economics, and the interplay between hardware, software, and policy. The show often features engineers, policymakers, and senior executives, offering actionable insights for listeners evaluating partnerships, sponsorships, or speaking opportunities in the mo... more

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