One of the last stops on the tour was at the Ford Motor Co. exhibit, where designer Laurens van den Acker demonstrated the 24.7 concept vehicles. I think the concept is great. But from her perch in the 24.7's back seat, Edythe Hayden Friley wasn't convinced. Besides, I want a life beyond a car. They were part of a 10-woman panel checking the exhibits.
Women continue to wield influence in terms of vehicle purchases.