Shift: A podcast about mobility

Eric Jesse, managing director at Boston Consulting Group, joins Automotive News deputy editor and electric vehicles reporter Lindsay VanHulle on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how automakers can find “white space” to win in different powertrain segments. He also says some automakers have taken themselves out of the game too soon by abandoning alternative propulsion methods.

Stephan Keese, senior partner at Roland Berger North America, joins Automotive News tech and innovation reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how the Iran war is constricting the supply of helium used to manufacture for manufacturing semiconductors. He also says the shortage may push automakers further toward s internal combustion engines and hybrids because they contain fewer...

Kristin Poland, deputy director of the National Transportation Safety Board’s Office of Highway Safety, joins Automotive News tech and innovation reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about why the board began its investigation into Ford BlueCruise.  She also explains how the auto industry is misleading consumers about advanced driver-assistance systems through marketing.

John Bozzella, the CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, joins Automotive News tech and innovation reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about why the Alliance is calling for eliminating the government’s 18.4-cent-per-gallon gas tax. He also explains what the federal government should be doing to encourage the development of alternative powertrains. 

Dennis Fritsch, the executive vice president of the safety and motion division at Aumovio, joins Automotive News managing editor Jerry Hirsch on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how the company is eliminating the need for hydraulics with dry braking. He also explains why electric vehicles offer some advantages for incorporating new safety technologies.

Ali Kani, vice president of automotive at Nvidia, joins Automotive News reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how automakers can pick and choose parts of Nvidia’s automotive business, including training and simulation tools. He also explains why automakers might choose a graphics processing unit-based system despite the additional power draw.

Mohammad Fatouraie, director of the engineering and power solutions division at Bosch, joins Automotive News reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how suppliers plan for scenarios such as lower-than-expected sales volumes for electric vehicles. He also explains the extent to which partners and customers are willing to work within the constraints of standardized packaging and d...

“Shift” podcast co-host Molly Boigon gets help from Mike Quinn, managing director and partner with Boston Consulting Group, to explain how vehicles connect to the Internet. She and Jake Neher, the executive producer of audio at Automotive News, discuss how vehicles rely on a cellular module that will need to be swapped out as generations of the cellular network are sunset.

Lei Xing, an independent analyst and consultant on the Chinese auto industry, joins Automotive News reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how Chinese vehicles entering the U.S. would likely not initially compete in the most profitable U.S. segments, such as pickups.  He also explains why the Chinese automakers Geely and BYD are best positioned to enter the U.S.

Dan Hearsch, global co-leader of the automotive and industrial practice at AlixPartners, joins Automotive News reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how AlixPartners’ 2026 Disruption Index found the auto industry is the most disrupted in the world — for the second year in a row. He explains why that disruption is leading executives to fear for their jobs as the ground shifts b...

Maria Anhalt, CEO of Elektrobit, joins Automotive News reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how the auto industry faces economic and technological pressure to deliver products and features faster.  She also says regulators should standardize artificial intelligence policies to eliminate compliance complexity.

Automotive News Managing Editor Jerry Hirsch talks with TrueCar founder and CEO Scott Painter about the tension between his digital sales platform and dealers. They also discuss the potential for subscription car platforms. Plus, Shift Executive Producer Jake Neher and Automotive News Retail Tech Reporter Mark Hollmer discuss the biggest technology and AI trends out of the NADA Show 2026 in Las Ve...

“Shift” podcast co-host Molly Boigon gets help from Alex Oyler, director of SBD Automotive, North America, to explain how the architecture of the vehicle has evolved over time. She and Jake Neher, the executive producer of audio at Automotive News, discuss the differences between domain and zonal architectures and how they can enable new vehicle features.

Ozgur Tohumcu, general manager for automotive and manufacturing at Amazon Web Services, joins Automotive News reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how companies are using small language models on board the vehicle to enable better voice assistants. He also explains how manufacturers will use satellites to keep consistent high-bandwidth connectivity for vehicle features.

George Lenyo, EY’s Americas automotive leader, joins Automotive News tech and innovation reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast at CES 2026 to talk about how artificial intelligence is turbocharging the simulations used to train autonomous vehicles. He also explains how automakers can charge consumers for the right subscription services.

At CES 2026, Amnon Shashua, CEO of Mobileye, joins Automotive News Managing Editor Jerry Hirsch on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how humanoid robots can fill labor shortages. He also explains why it makes sense for autonomous technology companies to invest in robotics. Plus, co-host Molly Boigon and Automotive News Reporter Laurence Iliff recap CES 2026 from the show floor in Las Vegas.

Gary Shaprio, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, joins Automotive News reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how companies will be discussing trade policy, tariffs and manufacturing location changes at CES. He also explains how uncertain trade conditions are diverting focus from product innovation. 

Itay Michaeli, senior U.S. automobile analyst at TD Cowen, joins Automotive News reporter Molly Boigon on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how industry experts increasingly feel that the arrival of autonomous vehicles is just a matter of time, a shift enabled by better and lower-cost hardware, improved software and lessons learned from past struggles. Michaeli also explains why he is expecting ne...

Ryan Falor, director of AV/ADAS data at GM, and Jason Ekelmann, manager of the advanced vehicle integration team at GM, join Automotive News reporter Lindsay VanHulle on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how the automaker is leveraging its shuttered Cruise robotaxi venture and Super Cruise hands-free driver-assist technology to build an eyes-off system for 2028. They also explain why GM is taking...

RJ Scaringe, Rivian ’s CEO, joins Automotive News reporter Laurence Iliff on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how the automaker is spending more on R&D for autonomy than in any other area. He also explains why the company is still focused on personal autonomy during a broader robotaxi boom.

RJ Scaringe, Rivian’s CEO, joins Automotive News reporter Laurence Iliff on the “Shift” podcast to talk about how Rivian reduced its tariff impacts from thousands of dollars to the “low hundreds of dollars” per vehicle.  He also explains how Rivian is building a platform that will be prepared for autonomy to redefine vehicle ownership.

Kameale Terry, CEO of ChargerHelp, joins Hannah Lutz, director of technology and innovation coverage at Automotive News, on the “Shift” podcast. Terry breaks down a major issue for electric vehicle chargers: software failure. “We just need to understand that these assets that we’re working with are connected devices,” she said. “The same level of rigor and best practices that we see in other indus...

Michael Berube, Calstart’s new CEO and a former leader at the U.S. Department of Energy, joins Automotive News reporter Molly Boigon on the Shift podcast to talk about how states are filling in the gaps in federal support for the electric vehicle transition. He explains how stakeholders, including nonprofits and the public sector, can help dealers be prepared to answer frequently asked questions a...

Erin Keating, senior director of economic and industry insights at Cox Automotive, joins Automotive News reporter Laurence Iliff on the “Shift” podcast to explain how the EV tax credit sales drop is more complex than it seems — automakers pulled back on production in anticipation of slumping demand.  “You can’t sell what you don’t have,” she said. Keating discusses how automakers are courting a mo...

Jennifer Tisdale, senior director of strategic engagements, North America, at Upstream Security joins Hannah Lutz, Automotive News director of technology and innovation coverage, on the Shift podcast to explain.  Tisdale breaks down what’s possible versus vs. what’s probable in a vehicle cyberattack, and she explains how evolving automaker-supplier collaboration and clear standards will help resha...