Britons only use their cars 4% of the time, so why invest so much in something that begins to depreciate in value as soon as you get home? Hiyacar is leading the way in peer-to-peer car rental. It’s one part of the rapid evolution of how people get from A to B in cities.

Car ownership can sometimes feel like a necessary evil, with the convenience of being able to drive anywhere at any time requiring a substantial ongoing investment. Turo provides a way to offset these costs by letting users rent out their vehicles as easily as Airbnb hosts rent out their homes.

Purchasing any big-ticket item can be an ordeal, but finding a new car can be particularly painful; 80% of British drivers say that buying and selling one is stressful. Care by Volvo hopes to simplify the process by letting people subscribe to and upgrade their motor just as they would a smartphone.

Americans are holding on to their cars for longer than ever, with the average age of vehicles on US roads reaching 11.5 years. But people’s lives can change dramatically in that time. Offering a flexible alternative to ownership or renting, Clutch lets people pick the perfect car for any occasion.