[GuidoK]

I could see the way we drive would be changing, but what Bob Lutz is talking about is also giving up ownership of transportation. And I dont see that happening at all.
Taxi's have been around for ages but that hasnt resulted in giving up ownership of vehicles/transportation.

Since there were cars, car culture picked up immediately in a big way. It's something people want.
People have an urge to express their individuality through physical means. Be it houses, cars, jewelry. And the free market fills in that gap by providing that; the more you pay, the more/better/exclusive things you get.