The term ‘peak car’ is now commonplace, even if it does leave a bad taste in the mouths of automakers the world over. But General Motors is joining a growing number of industry giants that are adapting to survive with the launch of Maven – its very own app-based car-sharing service.

For internet providers, expanding into rural areas is often more trouble than it’s worth. But rather than waiting around for the government or tech industry to step in as saviours, communities in these areas are taking matters into their own hands with citizen-led broadband initiatives.

With rolling hills and ‘chocolate box’ homes, the British countryside is often idealised. Yet alongside the numerous benefits of living beyond towns and cities, there are many drawbacks. Canvas8 spoke with Michael Woods, editor of The Journal of Rural Studies, to shed light on rural realities.

Owning a home is still part of the American dream for Gen Y, but many are being priced out of cities, leading them to seek a place in the exurbs instead. As they trade hectic urban life for a quieter existence between suburbia and rural regions, what can we learn about this generation of home buyers?