Inevitability of stagnating sales leaves automakers seeking new profit pools

The last few years have seen much talk of new mobility platforms threatening the long-term future of the world’s big automakers. Ride-hailing, car-sharing and more have the potential to eat into demand for new vehicles, and for many, improved services are dulling the necessity of owning a vehicle. But to what extent are these threats serious? Do they amount to much more than hype, a phenomenon which the tech segment is truly adept in creating?