Brazil has been hit hard by the pandemic, with marginalised and lower-income groups affected the most. But in the midst of a crisis, Confinada, a comic book strip published regularly on Instagram, has used the pandemic to illustrate issues of racism, structural inequality, and sexism.

Transport is the second-largest cost for Brazilians after housing, overtaking food for the first time. While people are able to reduce some costs, they’re struggling to economise on essentials like commuting – leaving room for innovations in remote working or convenient and accessible transport.

Demand for digital driving licenses is soaring in Brazil since the smartphone-based documents were introduced in 2018. With the nation becoming ever-less reliant on cash as a mode of payment, people are looking for new ways to digitise their everyday lives.

As COVID-19 forces the closure of car dealerships and potential buyers spend more of their time online, the auto industry is recognising a need to modernise. But are people ready to purchase vehicles as they would clothes or books? And how can car brands deliver high-quality service digitally?