Diversity and Social Justice

Welcome to Autoblog’s Diversity and Social Justice hub. We’ll highlight the many diverse voices that make the auto industry a vibrant place. We’ll illustrate the work companies are embracing to create change and show off individuals who are making their mark across the sector. Social justice is something Autoblog believes in amplifying and the content here will show what’s happening in the car business. We spotlight everything from talented car designers to social injustice and controversy. Here’s our plan of action. Please send your ideas for this hub to tips@autoblog.com.
184 Articles
Jun 22, 2022 Report
Tesla worker rejects $15 million payout in race bias lawsuit

His lawyers said the award was unjust and would not deter future misconduct by Tesla

Reuters
Jun 6, 2022 Official
Ford Bronco celebrates Pride Month with rainbow and gold glitter

It's the sequel to last year's 'Very Gay Raptor'

Ben Hsu
Apr 17, 2022 Featured
What is a product planner? 7 Questions for Subaru's Michael Redic

What he does, how he got his job and how the Crosstrek finally got that bigger engine

James Riswick
Apr 14, 2022 Report
Judge finds Tesla liable to Black former worker who alleged bias

But the federal judge slashed a nearly $137 million jury award to $15 million

Reuters
Mar 21, 2022 Report
How a new Jeep factory in Detroit turned into a civil rights fight

'We want jobs, but we want to understand the impact — socially, economically, environmentally'

Bloomberg
Mar 16, 2022 Video
Renee Brinkerhoff and Valkyrie Racing combat child trafficking

They’ve collected over $600,000 in donations so far

Autoblog Staff
Mar 8, 2022
Chip Ganassi and PNC Bank launch Women in Motorsports campaign

If you want to break into motorsports, the team's got an internship program

Associated Press
Mar 7, 2022 Official
Mini marks International Women's Day with Pat Moss Edition

Moss was the first driver to win an international rally in a Mini

Byron Hurd
Feb 27, 2022 Motorsports
Bubba Wallace: A NASCAR Trailblazer

The 2nd Black-American driver ever to win a NASCAR Cup Series race

Autoblog Staff
Feb 20, 2022 Motorsports
Lewis Hamilton wants social media sites to curb online abuse

'No one deserves' what happened to fellow driver Nicholas Latifi online after Abu Dhabi

Associated Press
Feb 13, 2022 Featured
Bessie Stringfield was the motorcycle queen of the 1930s

Breaking barriers for women and African-American motorcycle riders

Autoblog Staff
Feb 10, 2022 Report
California sues Tesla over racial discrimination and harassment allegations

The lawsuit was sparked by hundreds of worker complaints

Associated Press
Jan 17, 2022 Featured
These Black automotive pioneers helped reshape the automotive world

They laid the groundwork for many automotive inventions we use today

They may not be household names but they should be. These Black inventors and entrepreneurs revolutionized the automotive industry.

Autoblog Staff
Dec 21, 2021 Featured
Who picks car colors and materials? Designers like Hannah Custance

7 questions for Land Rover's color and materials design manager

James Riswick
Dec 20, 2021 Report
Alex Zanardi leaves hospital 18 months after bike crash

The former F1 driver was in a serious bike crash in 2020

Ronan Glon
Dec 10, 2021 Report
Tesla sued by second female worker over sexual harassment, retaliation

Another was filed in November

Reuters
Dec 4, 2021 Motorsports
Sister of Saudi Arabia prisoner seeks Lewis Hamilton's help

Is F1's first Saudi Grand Prix an example of 'sportswashing' human-rights abuses?

Associated Press
Nov 20, 2021 Motorsports
Hamilton: F1 'duty bound' to raise awareness of human rights

Hamilton has spoken out on human rights issues before

Associated Press
Nov 19, 2021 Official
Tesla worker alleges 'rampant sexual harassment' in lawsuit

Female employee describes a production line that's like 'a frat house'

Engadget
Oct 31, 2021 Report
Consumer Reports investigates auto loans, finds bad news everywhere

A lot of buyers are paying way too much and don't know their options

Jonathon Ramsey
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