Transport
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The direct approach
Flying cars may ease congestion, but why not improve existing options? Here are our favourite simple solutions to get around – and between – our cities.
Editor’s letter
On a recent trip through airport security, our editor in chief was surprised. Is one of the most tiresome travails of modern travel finally being revolutionised?
In full flow
Shiny new infrastructure projects are often for publicity. But as these five schemes show, the smartest planners present viable solutions to real problems – often without grabbing headlines.
Direct current
In this eight-part series with Audi, Monocle discovers the future of urban mobility. We begin by focusing on electric cars and how cities must adapt to accommodate them on our streets.
Travel Top 50
A guide to aviation's high-fliers, rail carriages with class, masterful hoteliers and service stars the world over
Cities
A tale of two disaster-ready cities, the view on participatory urbanism from Aarhus and LA’s inventive way of dealing with the hot, hot heat.
Power up
Traditional bike sales have peaked, but electric bike sales are gaining momentum. With increasing industry innovation, it seems the market can only go in one direction: up.
Poll position
Nothing encapsulates German self-image like the country’s car industry. With voters set to decide between more Merkel or a change of direction, we considered what the contenders’ rides say about their popular appeal.
Gearing up
Volvo’s CEO discusses shifting the brand’s focus to the premium market and reveals its plans for electric and self-driving cars – all while maintaining its reputation for safety, of course.
Pimp my ride
Want to give your wheels that Jeddah lounge feel? German firm Klassen is the destination for anyone with a luxury car in need of more than a paint job.
