Americans are holding on to their cars for longer than ever, with the average age of vehicles on US roads reaching 11.5 years. But people’s lives can change dramatically in that time. Offering a flexible alternative to ownership or renting, Clutch lets people pick the perfect car for any occasion.

After much difficulty for the industry in the wake of the recession, new car sales have been steadily rising since 2012. Yet a growing number of Gen Yers are no longer buying cars outright, leasing them instead. Why are Personal Contract Purchases taking off? And are they here to stay?

Getting the bus isn't so bad, is it? Actually, Brits beg to differ. According to a new study, they're a nation of public transport snobs – 87% wouldn’t switch to the bus, even if it was made free of charge. Because environmental benefits aside, public transport is neither convenient or cost-effective enough.

Citymapper and Google Maps are all well and good, but Zipabout goes one better. It combines information about service updates, weather and even social media updates on your daily commute. It also promises to help transport companies manage congestion and disruption to services.