Va, Va, Vroom,
Next time someone passes a sexist comment about women and wheels, your repartee need be just two words. Mary Anderson.She invented the first windshield wiper in 1902, after riding a New York City Street car. Her invention was patented in 1905. Before that, a mixture of onions and carrots on windshields was used to repel water. We all know there is a thriving comedy industry that depends solely on deriding women drivers.Yes, we probably pay extra attention to the colour of our car, the feel of the upholstery, and are extremely particular about a well-lit vanity mirror near the dash... but isn’t that what the whole auto experience is about – catering to the needs and moods of the driver? Our car is probably the only haven most of us have, our exclusive space, and it has to fit our moods and tastes.This month Team Woman Today takes a few cars for a spin, and we talk about everything we need to know about being on the road and in control.
