News Release - Magna Gears Up for Adventure With Employee Team Entered in the 2022 Rebelle Rally
- Magna joins Rebelle Rally for the first time, an over 1,550-mile, all-women rally raid
- Two Magna engineers train in off-road driving and navigation skills
- Team driving a Jeep® Gladiator Rubicon featuring Magna transfer case
Magna’s team, called Force de Fem, will share the driving and navigating duties between
“Empowering employees to participate in something like Rebelle Rally exemplifies Magna’s commitment to approaching every challenge with grit and determination,” said
The Rebelle Rally, now in its seventh year running, is the first women-only off-road navigation rally of its kind. The event features eight full days of driving, from North
The Magna team has been preparing for the rally with training at the
Figueroa and Anandavally will drive a Jeep® Gladiator Rubicon featuring a Magna Ultimax™ in the rally. The two-speed transfer case with an impressive 4:1 low-range ratio distributes engine output to the front and rear axles and the low-range option improves performance off-road. The proven Magna Ultimax will give the team the 4x4 capability and performance needed to traverse the desert terrain.
Fans of all things off-road are encouraged to follow the Rebelle Rally team’s progress on Magna’s social media channels and online at www.magna.com/rebelle-rally, where photos and videos will be posted as the pair hones their abilities in the coming weeks and during the challenging competition.
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Rebelle Rally, off-road, 4x4, transfer case, Magna Ultimax
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