Ford has been making strides to support women in Saudi Arabia as they gain the fundamental right to drive, ranging from offering special driving courses to giving an esteemed women’s rights activist the Mustang of her dreams. Now, Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies Co., Ford’s Saudi Arabian vehicle distributor, is offering to pick up the tab…
In preparation for Saudi Arabian women taking to the roads last month,… Last month Saudi Arabia finally lifted its ban on female drivers, but… Considering that we have been covering the approach to Jun. 24 for… The excitement around women gaining the right to drive in Saudi Arabia… It has been months since the Saudi…
In preparation for Saudi Arabian women taking to the roads last month, car dealers across the country equipped their inventory with vehicles they thought would appeal to the new drivers. Predictably, this included a lot of vehicles we in the West already associate with taking families from place to place and tackling large shopping trips….
Saudi Arabian Flag Image: yasser zareaa It is a fairly well-known fact that women in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to drive cars. While some groups like ISIS prohibit female drivers, Saudi Arabia holds the distinction of being the only country on Earth to keep ladies completely off of the road. A recent book from…
Photo: Ford Motor Company In June 2018, women in Saudi Arabia were given a measure of freedom at last by earning the right to drive. One year later, Ford Middle East conducted a Twitter poll of women drivers and found that SUVs and trucks are the preferred modes of transportation. The Ford Saudi women driver…
The Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy will make its third trip to Saudi Arabia this year, returning to the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh and Effat University in Jeddah. The three-day workshop at the former will run from March 26-28, with the latter running April 1-3. More from Ford: The 2019 Ford F-Series looks to…
No matter where you live, you are probably on the move every day. Perhaps you head out to class or you’re about to face a long day of work at the office. Beyond how we spend our days, we go to stores to buy life’s necessities and to social spaces and other homes to see…
In June 2018, women in Saudi Arabia were given a measure of… The Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy will make its third trip to Saudi… Ford has been making strides to support women in Saudi Arabia as… Imagine being a well-respected intellectual who worked diligently to improve the perspective… Ford announced this week that it will…
Imagine being a well-respected intellectual who worked diligently to improve the perspective of generations but was never able to use the fruits of your labors to purchase your dream car because it’s illegal for you to drive. You now have some idea of what it’s like to be retired English literature professor and women’s rights…
Six Toyota executives have been recognized in Automotive News’ list of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry. Published every five years, the list aims to honor female leadership while highlighting the unique challenges they face in the industry.… Three Toyota employees were honored last night during a virtual award ceremony… FCA…
Saudi Arabian Flag Image: yasser zareaa We have been covering Saudi Arabia’s recent proclamation about lifting the ban on women drivers next year a lot here at The News Wheel, but in our defense, it is a pretty big deal. Now that the news has had time to settle in, we’re starting to see the…
Saleh al-Saadoon only opposes women driving because he doesn’t want you getting hurt out there, sweetie How exactly does a government justify denying driving rights to its citizens on the basis of gender or sexual orientation? Well, in Russia they do it by claiming that anyone who is gay, transgendered, or just plain kinky has…
With so many folks driving less these days, usage-based insurance policies for… This week, Ford Motor Company held a three-day virtual meeting for its… Ford is offering eligible new car customers in the United States up… Have you ever had your car wheels stolen? It sure does suck.… In celebration of Black History Month and…
When you’ve seen hundreds of drivers block the left lane on the highway before, what’s another?… The upcoming remaster of the beloved Mass Effect trilogy might be able to correct one of the original’s biggest flaws: the Mako.… Lots of games make driving a major focus, but some developers go the extra mile by crafting…
Ford Production Simulator “Operational efficiency” has become a buzzworthy phrase under the eye of new Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Hackett. The idea of cutting down on the time — and money — that goes into vehicle development is being pushed as a means to give Ford the freshest showroom on the market within the…
In preparation for Saudi Arabian women taking to the roads last month,… Last month Saudi Arabia finally lifted its ban on female drivers, but… While we all want to believe that the Saudi Arabian government allowed… Considering that we have been covering the approach to Jun. 24 for… There’s no question that Saudi Arabian women…
GM is sponsoring a new racing exhibit at Michigan’s Henry Ford Museum. Learn more about what this exhibit will entail as well as the automaker’s goal for it. Road-Trip Prep: Schedule a service appointment for your car here More about the “Driven to Win” exhibit The new exhibit is called “Driven to Win: Racing in…
In June 2018, women in Saudi Arabia were given a measure of… It’s been a sweet 16 years since the launch of the Ford… This year, Ford Driving Skills for Life marks 15 years of providing… Ford Driving Skills for Life celebrated its 10th year of service in the… Starting in July and running through August,…
Hello, and welcome to In the Rearview, where due to some fun health stuff, this is coming way late in the week. So, here is last week’s top news. It’s About That Time: Get a start on Halloween with these car-themed costumes We start out with Uber’s terrible, no-good, very bad week, including the company…
It’s not just luck that keeps your car performing well for years.… Each year, automakers release their lineups with innovative tech, new features, and… The COVID-19 pandemic created various immediate needs for consumers of all kinds.… Car maintenance is part of owning a car, but sometimes the maintenance,… If you’re the parent of a high…
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