GM's Long Road Ahead on Profits, Driverless Tech

The video discusses GM's profit trends, focusing on North American markets and the potential impact of autonomous technology on ridesharing. It explores GM's strategic focus on Cadillac and disruptive mobility, the role of GM Financial, and the influence of currency fluctuations. The discussion includes the potential market shift from car ownership to mobility as a service and the challenges and opportunities this presents for GM.

What is GM's strategy to sustain its profit margins in North America?

• Reduce workforce

• Expand into European markets

• Focus on midsize trucks and Cadillac

• Increase production of electric vehicles

How does GM view the future of the rideshare business model?

• As a model dependent on fuel prices

• As a declining market

• As a traditional model with no changes

• As a model transformed by autonomous technology

What potential impact does the strong U.S. dollar have on GM?

• Higher profits from exports

• Increased costs for raw materials

• Minimal impact due to North American production

• Significant impact on European sales

What is the role of GM Financial in the company's strategy?

• To invest in new technologies

• To focus on international markets

• To become a high-risk lender

• To support leasing and act as a stable lender

What is a concern for investors regarding GM Financial?

• Its focus on luxury vehicles

• Its reliance on fossil fuels

• Its subprime heritage

• Its expansion into Asia