Kids with Disabilities Receive Special Motorized Cars from Northwestern Students
Children love to drive in little toy cars when they’re young as they dream of finally getting their license and feeling the engine give them a rush of excitement that a small battery or their little feet couldn’t possibly match. Unfortunately, some children with disabilities are unable to experience that joy of driving a motorized […]
Musicars: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Take a road trip through musical land
Just as cars are essential to our real lives, they are important for fictional characters as well. Whether they are symbols or simply a setting for a scene, these vehicles act as plot devices that drive musicals forward. In this series, we’ll take a look at some live and movie musicals where cars steer the […]
Top 7 Vehicles for Mothers
Gone are the days when being a mom was synonymous with driving a minivan. With such a variety of safe, technology-savvy vehicles on the market, it’s easy to transport your family and gear while cutting a stylish profile on the road. With Mother’s Day just one week away, we thought it was the perfect time to […]
Ford Driving Skills for Life Celebrates 15 Years with New Tools, More Outreach
This year, Ford Driving Skills for Life marks 15 years of providing new drivers with necessary skills for staying safe on roadways all around the globe. To help celebrate, Ford is offering up several new tools and technologies that will be offered to participants in 13 cities for the 2018 US tour. “As we celebrate […]
F1 Might Get Rid of Grid Girls and People Are Upset
2017’s word of the year, according to Merriam-Webster, is feminism. No matter what side of the political spectrum you sit on, there is no denying that this year has been a big one when it comes to women speaking out and fighting for what they believe in, with women winning more local elections and Hollywood […]
Car News In the Rearview: Repent, for the Fiesta ST Is Dead
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 […]
Leadfoot Ladies: Iran Debating Drivers’ Headscarves
Iran is one of the most conservative countries in the world, with women bearing the most weight in terms of regulations about how to dress, act, and generally live their lives. For instance, all women are required to wear a head covering, also known as a hijab, in public regardless of whether they are practicing Muslims or […]
GM Exec Wins 2016 Corporate Executive of the Year at Trumpet Awards
Today General Motors announced that Alicia Boler-Davis, the automaker’s senior vice president of Global Connected Customer Experience, was named the 2016 Corporate Executive of the Year at the 24th annual Trumpet Awards. Boler-Davis was recognized not only for her work at GM, but for creating new opportunities for women and minorities in the automotive industry. Boler-Davis’ […]