Not Yet: Saudi Women Penalized For Driving
If you follow car news, or even just any news, you know that last month Saudi Arabia announced it was lifting its ban on female drivers. While many factors went into the proclamation, we were all cautiously optimistic about what this meant for the future of women in the kingdom. However, some women seem to […]
Is Uber Really The Best Option for Saudi Women?
I think all of us right now can agree that Uber is a bit of a dumpster fire right now, thanks to allegations that it stole autonomous driving technology from Google, sexism is rampant in its offices, and it offers competitive prices to the detriment of its drivers. However, it is also true that some […]
Book Spotlight: “Daring to Drive: A Saudi Woman’s Awakening” By Manal al-Sharif
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 […]
Saudi Woman Saves Bus Driver By Driving (Illegally)
Saudi Arabia’s ban on female drivers is well-documented and very controversial outside of the conservative country. A woman being unable to drive severely limits her mobility and her ability to live an independent life. Those reasons are used by both sides in the argument to prove why their side is correct, and there seems to […]
Saudi Book Causes Outcry With Iraqi Drivers
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 Saudi Arabia discussing reasons why “good” […]
Saudi Historian Says American Women Don’t Mind the Occasional Roadside Rape
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 a “mental disability” that disqualifies them from being a motorist. In Saudi Arabia, though, the excuse […]
The Best HBO Max Movies and Shows for Auto Enthusiasts
HBO Max has quickly taken its place as one of America’s biggest and best streaming platforms for movies, documentaries, and television shows. For car-loving subscribers, these are just a few of the many gearhead gems that can be found in this service’s huge catalog of viewing options. FWD, RWD, AWD, or 4WD? How to decide […]
Vettel: COVID-19 Will Dictate Next Year’s F1 Calendar
Earlier this month, F1 released a provisional 23-race calendar for the 2021 season, one similar in structure to the pre-pandemic calendar that had been intended for 2020. When asked if this risked reaching saturation point, four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel had the following to say
W Series Announces Partnership with Formula 1
W Series, an all-female single-seater racing championship, has announced an official partnership with Formula 1, the top single-seater racing series in the world.
Six Projects Split $50K in 20th Ford Conservation and Environmental Grants
Ford Motor Company announced six winners in its 20th Ford Conservation and Environmental Grants Program. Originally launched in the late summer of 2019, the latest entry in the storied program awards $50,000 to three projects from Egypt, two projects from Jordan, and one project from Morocco. Three Egyptian projects split $22K Winners representing Egypt include […]
Ford India Donates Vehicles to TaxShe Driver-on-Demand
Whether because it wants to help empower female entrepreneurs to live out their dreams or because it just really appreciates a great pun — or, hey, why not both? — Ford India in May donated two vehicles to TaxShe. In addition to having a great, punny name, TaxShe is a driver-on-demand service operating in Bangalore […]
AAA Study Finds That American Drivers Are Spending More Time Behind the Wheel Each Year
According to a new study conducted by AAA, you are in fact spending more time on your daily commute than you used to
During your daily commute to work, it’s easy to feel like you’re spending more time in your car than you ever used to. According to a new study from AAA, that may actually be true. The study concluded that Americans spend an additional 20 minutes driving each week than they did back in 2014. Avoid […]
Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy Reaches 300 Future Leaders in Middle East
2018 marked the most successful year to date for the Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy in the Middle East. Over the course of 12 months, six cities over three countries hosted a total of 300 entrepreneurs for vital training that will help the region further foster creativity and invention. “The Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy workshop provides […]
First HFEA Workshop in Abu Dhabi a Success
Ford in October carried out its first Henry Ford Entrepreneurship Academy in Abu Dhabi, the fifth workshop of its kind offered in the United Arab Emirates. Previous workshops were held in Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and twice in Dubai. The intention of the HFEA workshops is to provide resources, education, and confidence to up-and-coming entrepreneurs […]
Manal al-Sharif Honored as a 2018 Glamour Woman of the Year
Loyal readers of The News Wheel know that I am a bit of a fan when it comes to Manal al-Sharif. She is a prominent Saudi Arabian women’s rights activist who founded the Women2Drive movement. This year, the Middle Eastern country finally lifted its ban on women drivers and allowed them to get driver’s licenses. […]
Self-Driving Ethics Part Two: Regional Differences
We reported before this on the Moral Machine, an international experiment that sought to answer one of the big ethical questions facing self-driving vehicles: “If the car has to pick to kill someone, who should it pick?” Previously, we discussed the global trends that people worldwide agreed on. However, there were some fascinating differences when […]
Ford Production Simulator Helps Speed Up Development of Performance Vehicles
“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 next few years. […]
Audi Takes Home Formula E Title Surrounded By Hollywood Stars
This month, FIA Formula E wrapped up its fourth season of racing in New York City, and Audi took home the big team prize thanks to the performance of drivers Lucas di Grassi and Daniel Abt. The duo, racing for Audi’s team Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler, managed to win a third of the races this […]