GM's Barra: Future of Ride-Sharing Is 'Very Exciting'

The video discusses the future of car sharing and ownership, highlighting the potential for autonomous vehicles to be owned by fleets or individuals. It explores the concept of cars as a service rather than a product, and the uncertainty in predicting the future size of the car market. The video also examines General Motors' strategy to strengthen its position in urban areas through car sharing, while maintaining its core business in trucks and SUVs.

What is one potential future ownership model for autonomous vehicles discussed in the video?

• Only individuals will own autonomous vehicles.

• Only companies like GM will own autonomous vehicles.

• Autonomous vehicles will not be owned by anyone.

• Both companies and individuals may own autonomous vehicles.

How might the concept of cars as a service impact the automobile market?

• It will have no impact on the market size.

• The impact on the market size is uncertain.

• It will definitely make the market smaller.

• It will definitely make the market larger.

In which areas does GM expect car sharing to happen first?

• Suburban areas

• Urban areas

• International markets

• Rural areas

What is one of GM's core strengths in the US market?

• Trucks and SUVs

• Electric cars

• Sedans

• Motorcycles

What strategy does GM plan to use to strengthen its position in urban areas?

• Expanding into international markets

• Reducing production of trucks and SUVs

• Participating in car sharing

• Focusing solely on electric vehicles