In honor of Women's History Month, I decided to explore women and the automotive industry. For many years, women have been stuck behind outdated stereotypes, criticizing how we drive and our lack of contributions to the automotive industry. With that said, let's dive in and meet five women who changed the automotive world!
#1
In the year 1888, a woman named Bertha Benz guided a famous luxury car company. Can you guess what it is? Yup, you guessed it, Mercedes Benz! It started with a quest to prove to her husband, Karl Benz, that his invention was nothing short of financial success. Bertha was the first woman to drive a significant distance, a total of 65 miles, which led to substantial changes and improvements, like brake pads and gear shifts, that would revolutionize the cars we know today. This woman showed heart and believed in her husband and what they created together. With determination, she did a brave thing and changed the world. To me, that is a woman worth celebrating.