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Q: Which Renault model was the first large van to feature a permanent rear-view camera?

A: Renault Master

Q: In what year was Triumph Motor Company acquired by Leyland Motors?

A: 1960

Q: Which Maserati model was the first production car in the world to feature LED rear lights?

A: Maserati 3200 GT

Q: Which was the first Chinese manufacturer to achieve five stars in Latin NCAP?

A: BYD

Q: Which Mercedes-Benz model is considered the first Diesel supercar?

A: Mercedes-Benz C111-IID

Q: In what year did Bernie Ecclestone sell the Formula One Group to Liberty Media?

A: 2017

Q: Which was the first small-class coupe-cabriolet produced by Vauxhall?

A: Vauxhall Tigra TwinTop

Q: What was the first product of the partnership between Yamaha and Gordon Murray?

A: Yamaha Motiv

Q: Which was the first Renault produced in Argentina?

A: Renault Dauphine

Q: Which was the first Chinese car with a retractable hardtop?

A: Chery M14

Q: What is the name of the first commercially available solar electric hybrid car in the world?

A: Venturi Astrolab

Q: During the reign of which Sultan of the Ottoman Empire did the first car circulate in Istanbul?

A: Sultan Abdul Hamid

Q: Which Aston Martin model is considered the first hydrogen-fueled race car?

A: Aston Martin Rapide S Hybrid Hydrogen

Q: Which was the first car in the USSR to feature an automatic transmission?

A: GAZ 21

Q: Which was the first Mazda model to receive the full suite of SkyActiv technologies?

A: Mazda CX 5

Q: Which Alfa Romeo model is considered the first car to feature hidden rear door handles?

A: Alfa Romeo 156

Q: Which MG model is India's first 48-volt hybrid SUV?

A: MG Hector

Q: Which Isuzu model is considered the world's first Off-Roadster?

A: Isuzu VX 02

Q: Which brand built the first-ever heavy-duty truck to be made on Indian soil?

A: Tata

Q: What is the name of the first four-door convertible supercar?

A: Savage Rivale Roadyacht GTS