York has announced plans to ban private car travel within its city centre by 2023. Amid demands for improved public transport and sustainable last-mile services, the move may give people the push they need to embrace more sustainable travel alternatives.

The worldwide electric vehicle industry has turned a corner – the number of global plug-in vehicle deliveries is growing higher each year. With people increasingly environmentally conscious, opting for an EV is eco-keen choice. So, what’s driven this change in fortunes and is it sustainable?

As the anxiety surrounding the climate crisis hits a boiling point, the transport sector and its carbon footprint are falling under increasing scrutiny. While sharing schemes, electrical vehicles, and the rise of ‘slow travel’ signal progress, the slow nature of change is creating tension around what the future of transportation should look like.

Ride-sharing schemes might be on the rise, but ownership still trumps usership, with the majority of Britons wanting exclusive access to their own car. But what actually makes people buy a car? Canvas8 sat down with 13 men and women to find out the reasons behind their latest car purchase.