Ed Stocker
Into the future
As more companies pivot towards sustainable practices, we visit seven savvy firms shaking up their respective industries, while proving that doing business better needn’t compromise the bottom line.
Civic pride
Maverick mayors and plucky planners are springing into action to make their cities greener and cleaner – and prepare them for the big bounce back.
Age gracefully
The emotional bond we form with a vintage vehicle just can’t be replicated with a modern marque, says our doting driver.
Rapid succession
With its versatile new electric Motorrad scooter, BMW might just have heralded the next big thing in city runarounds.
Lighten your load
An e-bicycle that successfully combines good looks and a smooth ride with the strength to handle ample cargo, Benno Bikes’ Remidemi model is the wheel deal.
Sail of the century
An easy-on-the-eye Feadship yacht from the 1960s is a reminder of the neglected charms of simply messing about on the water.
Find peace in a pod
In busy open-plan offices, quiet spaces are essential. Enter an Estonian manufacturer with plenty to shout about.
Business
Expansion for Italian winery, Dutch firm’s sustainable packages and what’s next for Bolivian business.
Swiss flair
When it comes to money and diplomacy, Switzerland is an influential global player. But do other aspects of the national brand suit a broader international role?
Letters from the city
Three correspondents from three continents anticipate what 2021 has in store for the cities that they call home.
