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Q: What was Holden's first four-cylinder hatchback?

A: Holden Sunbird

Q: In what year did Chevrolet introduce the first mass-produced V8 engine?

A: 1917

Q: What was the name of the first large Vauxhall coupe?

A: Vauxhall Royale Coupe

Q: What was the first car to join the Internet of Things (IoT)?

A: Roewe RX5

Q: Which model is considered the first European MPV?

A: Renault Espace

Q: What was Jaguar's first entry into the compact sports saloon market?

A: Jaguar X-Type

Q: Which Peugeot concept is considered the world's first proper Diesel sports car with a carbon fiber body?

A: Peugeot RC Carreau

Q: Which BMW model featured the first electrically powered roof removal of any German car?

A: BMW 503 Cabrio

Q: What was the first mass-produced engine to use titanium connecting rods?

A: Honda C30A

Q: What is the lightest production car in the United Kingdom?

A: Caterham Seven 170 R

Q: Which of the Italian brands Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and Pagani produced a compact electric van in 1993?

A: Lamborghini

Q: What was Plymouth's last traditional full-sized car?

A: Plymouth Gran Fury

Q: What type of aircraft was involved in the production process of the Cadillac Allante?

A: Boeing 747

Q: What was the first SAAB 9-3 model equipped with all-wheel drive called?

A: SAAB 9-3 Turbo X

Q: In what year was the first all-wheel-drive Porsche 911 introduced to the market?

A: 1988

Q: What was the first eco tyre for SUV drivers called?

A: Pirelli Scorpion Verde

Q: What was the first Bugatti-made vehicle capable of surpassing the 100 km/h barrier?

A: Bugatti T5

Q: What was the first Holden equipped with a 360-degree camera?

A: Holden Acadia LTZ-V

Q: What was the last Isotta Fraschini model equipped with a V12 engine called?

A: Isotta Fraschini T12

Q: From how many pieces was the first drivable Lego car made?

A: 500,000 pieces