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Despite the driving ban, more and more Saudi women are buying cars and manufacturers are responding to the trend, said Ali Alshihri of Toyota, citing the Camry, Aurion and Avalon as women's favorites.
Car ownership by women rose 60 per cent from 2003 to 2006, according to figures published by state oil firm Saudi Aramco this year.
It said 75,522 women owned 120,334 vehicles by the end of 2006. Some residents believe the rising sales could create more pressure on the authorities to allow women to drive.
Car ownership by women rose 60 per cent from 2003 to 2006, according to figures published by state oil firm Saudi Aramco this year.
It said 75,522 women owned 120,334 vehicles by the end of 2006. Some residents believe the rising sales could create more pressure on the authorities to allow women to drive.
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Amena Bakr, Senior Reporter
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