Aug. 18, 2025 | Automakers see future prospects degrade; ‘The Rideshare Guy’ Harry Campbell
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Automakers are feeling optimistic about current conditions but are increasingly pessimistic about future prospects, as highlighted by the new Auto Industry Confidence Index. Key issues include tariffs, customer confidence, and supply chain challenges. Cleveland Cliffs has secured multi-year steel contracts with U.S. automakers, while Lucid offers lease discounts to offset the loss of EV tax credits. The episode features Harry Campbell, known as 'The Rideshare Guy,' discussing the rise of robotaxis and partnerships with companies like Uber, emphasizing the evolving landscape of ride-hailing and autonomous vehicles.
Automotive News’ inaugural Auto Industry Confidence Index shows automaker executives are upbeat about current business conditions but less optimistic about the future. Cleveland-Cliffs inks a multiyear deal to supply U.S. carmakers amid tariffs. Plus, “The Rideshare Guy,” Harry Campbell, talks about the momentum behind robotaxis and partnerships with traditional platforms such as Uber and Lyft.
Lucid Gravity
"... Lucid is offering a $7,500 lease discount on its gravity crossover in the fourth quarter that will cover t..."
Jaguar Ipace
"...because it is a very high-end vehicle. The Jaguar iPace that Waymo uses is a $75,000 MSRP car. They're lo..."
Hyundai Ioniq 5
"...They're looking at partnering with Hyundai on the Ioniq 5. The Chinese vehicle Zika is out there being test..."
Toyota Prius
"...t that. The average Uber car is an Uber X, Toyota Prius, a few years old. I think I looked it up the othe..."
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