Insurance is a necessary evil; it's a grudge purchase that people would rather not think about. Smart insurers like Progressive are using black box technology to monitor their customers – safe driving can lead to double-digit cost cuts. But are people comfortable trading their data for rewards?

Gone are the days when owning a car was part of growing up. As car brands try to keep people interested in driving, the need for a genuine connection has never been greater. How can brands create a sense of being part of a car tribe? And what does the car you drive say about you?

The desire to own and drive your own car used to be a life-defining characteristic for young Brits – but its importance is fading. And it’s the same case in other countries too, from the US and Germany to Japan and Australia. But why? And how is the car industry responding?

A conduit between cars and phones, Nissan's stylish Nismo Smartwatch has a range of utilities beyond 'ordinary' smartphone capabilities. Will it cleanly slot into the 'internet of things'?