As a long-standing car enthusiast, I was interested in a recent U.S. survey by the auction house Hagerty. For some time now it has been thought the love of the automobile evident with older generations would die off moving forward. However, the survey found the Gen-Z generation, those born between 1997 and 2012, had a significantly greater interest in owning a classic car of example than Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1964. The ‘Future of Driving Survey quizzed Americans about the role that cars play in their life, their behaviours tied to cars and driving, the role of new cars and a lot more. Contrary to what was previously thought, driving is alive and well, 77 percent of Gen-Z respondents saying they either loved or liked driving, indicating a promising future for the car. Motoring it seems is alive and well. I’m David Berthon.

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