Shared electric scooters and e-bikes aren’t a fad—they’re reshaping urban transportation. Veo reports that 35% of its trips replace car journeys and 72% of riders drive less, contributing to a 31% rise in shared micromobility trips in North America in 2024. In this episode of The Culture Lane, Alex Keating, Veo’s vice president of policy and partnerships, unpacks the company’s Shifting Gears report and what it reveals about the future of micromobility.

Navigating today’s U.S. auto market is no small feat—especially for a brand as iconic as Volkswagen. In this episode of The Culture Lane, we speak with Rachael Zaluzec, chief marketing officer and senior vice president at Volkswagen of America, about how VW is growing its U.S. customer base while staying true to its roots, from its storied heritage to a modern lineup that includes the all-electric ID. Buzz.

Car shopping today can mean endless calls, emails, and texts from dealers all promising the perfect deal, adding to the stress of finding the right vehicle at the right price. In this episode of The Culture Lane, we explore how digital car-buying platform CarEdge is using AI to reduce the anxiety of purchasing a vehicle. The guest is Zach Shefska, co-founder and CEO of CarEdge, who shares how the tech is reshaping dealer–customer interactions and empowering consumers in new ways.