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Three Music Icons Design One-Off Bentley Continental GTC
The New Nissan LEAF Named World’s Best Compact Car by Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year
The all-new Nissan LEAF has added another landmark to its already storied journey, being crowned World’s Best Compact Car by the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) jury. The prestigious accolade, awarded by the only all-female panel of automotive journalists in the world, recognises not only the car’s technical excellence, but also its enduring […]
Conny Poltersdorf Joins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year Jury: A Milestone for Women in Automotive Journalism
May 2025 – The Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) is proud to announce that Conny Poltersdorf, a distinguished motoring journalist from Germany, has officially joined its esteemed international jury. The WWCOTY, renowned for its unique position in the automotive world, remains the only car award governed by an all-female jury of motoring journalists, […]
Sophie Rowe Leads BMW’s Female Talent at Autocar’s 2025 Rising Stars Awards
BMW Group UK is celebrating an impressive showing at the 2025 Autocar Great Women: Rising Stars Awards, with ten women recognised across a spectrum of disciplines – a testament to the company’s ongoing commitment to nurturing exceptional female talent in the automotive industry. Held in partnership with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), […]
Yumi Kawabata Joins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year as New Judge
April, 2025 – The Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY), an international automotive award celebrated for being exclusively judged by female automotive journalists, proudly announces the appointment of Yumi Kawabata as a new member of its distinguished panel of judges. Kawabata, a prominent figure in Japan’s automotive and technological landscape, will bring her vast […]
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Inspires Future STEAM Talent with All-Female Workshops
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering the next generation of talent in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) through a series of specially designed workshops at Davison CE High School for Girls. Delivered by Rolls-Royce Apprentices and Interns, these interactive sessions showcased the real-world applications of mathematics in luxury manufacturing, aiming […]
Bentley Unites Musical Icons to Create Bespoke Continental GTC in Celebration of International Women’s Day
(Crewe, 7 March 2025) – Bentley Motors has proudly welcomed three world-class musical artists—Anna Lapwood MBE, Tina Guo, and Sister Bliss—to its Crewe headquarters as part of its ongoing Extraordinary Women programme. The trio has collaborated to design a bespoke Bentley Continental GTC, a striking testament to female empowerment, artistic expression, and luxury craftsmanship. This […]
Women in the Driving Seat: Breaking Barriers and Sharing Stories in Auto Trader’s New Podcast
London, 20th February 2025 – In an exciting move that pushes the boundaries of both automotive culture and female empowerment, Auto Trader, the UK’s largest automotive platform, has launched its highly anticipated podcast Women in the Driving Seat today, Thursday 20th February. Hosted by Erin Baker, an award-winning motoring journalist, divorced mum of two, and […]
Victoria Backhaus-Jerling Appointed as First Female CEO of AAAM
Johannesburg, South Africa – The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has announced the appointment of Victoria Backhaus-Jerling as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 March 2025. She will be the first woman to lead the organization, succeeding Dave Coffey, who is retiring after five years of transformative leadership. A Historic Appointment Martina Biene, […]
VMS Paint 24hrs of iLamuna 2024: A Historic Weekend for Young Female Drivers
Johannesburg, South Africa, 4 November 2024 – The VMS Paint 24hrs of iLamuna, held at Redstar Raceway from November 1-3, 2024, has etched itself into the annals of motorsport history. This year’s event marked a significant milestone with the participation of three extraordinary young talents—Chloe Castel (15), Elektra Skordis (15), and Kristen Auerswald (16)—who set […]
Volkswagen Drives Forward Women’s Football in South Africa with New SAFA Partnership
Johannesburg, 1 November 2024 – Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has announced a dynamic partnership with the South African Football Association (SAFA), marking a transformative milestone in advancing women’s football across South Africa. This collaboration not only underscores Volkswagen’s commitment to women’s sports but also brings much-needed resources to support young female athletes from grassroots levels […]
Jaguar Drives Empowerment at the 2024 #GiveHerACrown South African Showcase, Celebrating Female Designers
The 2024 #GiveHerACrown South African Showcase put the spotlight on five visionary South African female designers, celebrating their creative power and commitment to women’s empowerment. Hosted at the Jaguar Land Rover Experience Centre on 11 October 2024, the event combined luxury, fashion, and talent, showcasing a range of designs that embodied strength, resilience, and African […]