Myles is a new car rental service for Gen Yers in India, who don't typically spend much time behind the wheel. The company has high hopes for its model as a way to decrease congestion and lessen dangerous levels of air pollution in cities across the country.

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?

Choosing a family car is an important decision. After all, it's central to many parts of everyday life – from ferrying the kids around to going on weekend adventures – and the associated costs are a major drain on household finances. So what are family buyers looking for at dealerships?

France may not be keen on Uber, but the country has fallen in love with another ride-sharing platform, BlaBlaCar, which allows people to take up free car seats on other people’s journeys. Boasting 20 million members across 19 countries, what’s behind the start-up’s success?