Volkswagen Spain has released an advert to celebrate its 'Our Renting' scheme, which allows two people to share a Polo for as little as a year. With Gen Y ideals for car ownership shifting, people are looking for companies that offer convenient alternatives to suit their lifestyles.

Vending machines are usually the first port of call when we get that craving for a sugary treat, but how about treating yourself to a Porsche? In Singapore, you can now shop a gigantic vending machine that spits out luxury cars at the push of a button.

Car ownership can sometimes feel like a necessary evil, with the convenience of being able to drive anywhere at any time requiring a substantial ongoing investment. Turo provides a way to offset these costs by letting users rent out their vehicles as easily as Airbnb hosts rent out their homes.

Having started as a solution for a safer taxi experience in Malaysia, Grab is the dominant ride-sharing service in south-east Asia. Set on becoming an everyday super app – will it manage to cater to the digital economy set to triple to $240 billion in the next 7 years?