GM's Ammann: We Want to Participate in Change

The video discusses General Motors' strategic investments in technology, focusing on the shift towards transportation as a service. It highlights changing customer preferences, especially in urban areas, where convenience is prioritized over ownership. GM aims to lead in this transformation by integrating autonomous vehicles with rideshare services, viewing it as a significant opportunity. The discussion also covers the potential impact on vehicle demand, emphasizing the importance of focusing on vehicle miles traveled rather than units sold.

What is driving the change in customer preferences in urban areas according to General Motors?

• Desire for luxury vehicles

• Interest in electric vehicles

• Convenience of transportation without ownership

• Preference for public transport

How does General Motors view the combination of autonomous vehicles and ridesharing?

• As a minor trend

• As a temporary solution

• As a defensive strategy

• As a transformative opportunity

What does General Motors believe about the future of ridesharing?

• It will be replaced by public transport

• It will decline in popularity

• It will remain unchanged

• It will be transformed by autonomous technology

What is the primary focus for General Motors in the context of changing vehicle demand?

• Reducing production costs

• Increasing the number of vehicles sold

• Expanding into new markets

• Focusing on vehicle miles traveled

What is the potential impact of car sharing on the total number of vehicles sold?

• It will definitely increase

• It might decrease or stay flat

• It will have no impact

• It will definitely decrease