Car ownership has been on the rise for decades, but it’s facing a downturn due to financial strains that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. This has given rise to a burgeoning interest in car-sharing as people opt for less investment-heavy routes of vehicle ownership.

In a move designed to ease the restlessness caused by lockdown measures, Audi has created a four-hour video that takes viewers across a winding road in New South Wales. With police cracking down on travel, the film looks to simulate the joy of an epic road trip for isolated Aussies.

As societal and environmental ills mount, Aussies are demanding that brands and the government take more responsibility for the impact their decisions have on everyday life. What issues are most pressing for people Down Under and how are their ethical expectations being met?

The COVID-19 pandemic has upheaved societies around the world – perhaps permanently. There’s an acknowledgement that everyday life will have to change post-lockdown to avoid further outbreaks, but could this transition also present a chance to usher in a fairer, greener, and less lonely future?