Would You Buy a Car Made by Apple or Google?

The transcript discusses a survey of 1000 US consumers about their interest in hypothetical Apple and Google cars. It reveals that a significant portion of respondents would consider purchasing such vehicles, despite their non-existence. The discussion then shifts to the potential impact of tech companies entering the car industry, drawing parallels to the smartphone revolution. The focus is on the transition to electric and autonomous vehicles, which could disrupt traditional car manufacturers, similar to how tech companies transformed the phone industry.

What percentage of Americans said they would modestly consider purchasing a Google car?

• 59%

• 11%

• 52%

• 24%

What are the two major shifts happening in the car industry over the next 20 years?

• Move to electric and software

• Move to hybrid and manual driving

• Move to diesel and manual driving

• Move to gasoline and semi-autonomy

How does the transition in the car industry compare to the phone industry?

• Both industries are experiencing a shift from traditional to tech-driven models

• Both industries are increasing the use of fossil fuels

• Both industries are moving towards manual operations

• Both industries are focusing on reducing costs

What is a key challenge for traditional automakers in the future?

• Manufacturing more diesel cars

• Integrating new technologies and creating user experiences

• Reducing the size of vehicles

• Increasing the number of manual cars

What is not considered the hard part in the future of car manufacturing?

• Bashing metal together

• Integrating systems

• Creating user experiences

• Developing software