Aug. 18, 2025 | Automakers see future prospects degrade; ‘The Rideshare Guy’ Harry Campbell

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.