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Crazy car facts you never learned. Explore archive page 238 of Daily Car Facts, featuring automotive trivia about Hyundai Ioniq, European, Hyundai Ioniq 3, Daimler Sovereign, Jaguar, Jaguar 420, Chile's, Soki, Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse, Jurassic Park, Lost World, FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, Mexican, VAM Lerma, and AI, and other remarkable car history facts.

Q: What was the first Hyundai Ioniq designed specifically for the European market?

A: Hyundai Ioniq 3

Q: The first Daimler Sovereign was based on which Jaguar model?

A: 1966 Jaguar 420

Q: What was the name of Chile's first electric car?

A: Soki

Q: In which film did the Mercedes-Benz M-Klasse make its first appearance?

A: Jurassic Park - The Lost World

Q: Who was elected as the first non-European president of the FIA?

A: Mohammed Ben Sulayem

Q: What was the first fully designed and produced Mexican sedan?

A: VAM Lerma

Q: Which Geely model featured the world's first "AI digital chassis" integrating the powertrain, steer-by-wire and autonomous driving systems?

A: Geely Galaxy Starship

Q: Why was the Alfa Romeo Milano later renamed the Alfa Romeo Junior?

A: Because of patriotism

Q: What was the first Toyota hybrid model at Bonneville?

A: Toyota Prius

Q: What was the first MG (Morris Garages) model equipped with a digital interior rearview mirror?

A: MG M9

Q: Which BMW model is considered the world's first fully armored electric limousine?

A: BMW i7 Protection

Q: Which Infiniti model is considered the world's first production car to feature a fully active suspension?

A: Infiniti Q45

Q: What is the name of the first van to wear the Maybach badge?

A: Mercedes-Maybach VLS

Q: What was the first wedge-shaped car designed by Michelotti?

A: DAF Siluro

Q: What was missing from the Bugatti T41 Royale owned by French textile magnate Armand Esders?

A: The headlights

Q: Was the Bristol 405 D equipped with a Diesel engine?

A: No

Q: Who was the first woman motorsport champion in Belgium?

A: Yvette Fontaine

Q: What was the first subcompact vehicle produced by Ford in North America?

A: Ford Pinto

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