Passing your driving test is a rite of passage for young Britons, with over a third of drivers starting lessons once they hit the legal age in 2014. But high insurance costs and the fact that most learners need 47 hours of tuition mean that many teens are delaying when they take the wheel.

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?

When did you last use a paper map to find your way? Nowadays, you're more likely to turn to CityMapper or Google Maps. And British driving tests will be getting an update to reflect this; learners must demonstrate the capability to follow directions from a sat nav during their exam.

While driving and car ownership remain central to the American way of life, social, technological and economic shifts are changing people’s needs and perceptions of personal transportation. Canvas8 spoke with 20 people from across the US to find out about their life behind the wheel.