People are taking a patchwork approach to self-expression to feel like they have control over how their identity is generated. Yet as individual expression becomes more mutable and mistrust in social systems abounds, there’s one place above all that people are seeking integrity and guidance: brands.

Serviceplan Spain has released a campaign for the Region of Valencia, celebrating the wonders of IRL exploration. Using the language of the digital world, the campaign draws on a growing desire to disconnect from tech, and post-pandemic prioritisation of maximalist, escapist travel experiences.

Driving has been a core part of America’s global image for decades, with car ownership regarded as an aspirational goal. But is Gen Z as invested in autos as previous generations? We spoke to six young drivers about their anxieties at the wheel and what jump-starts their love for cars.

In the past few years, electric vehicles have skyrocketed in prominence and popularity, and the industry is on the verge of sustainable success. But as EVs’ successes have become more visible, so have their challenges – it’s clear that their impact won’t be as straightforward as it once seemed.

Feeling the pinch of both the climate crisis and the rising cost of living, people are increasingly keen to switch to electric cars. A lack of charging infrastructure presents a major obstacle to adoption, but a joint EV corridor between the US and Canada aims to remedy this problem.