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Car facts that will amaze you. Explore archive page 261 of Daily Car Facts, featuring automotive trivia about Australian-designed Holden Commodore, Holden Commodore VE, War, Cadillac, Cadillac Cimarron, Citroen C3 Pluriel, Jaguar D-Type Le, Michelotti, Peugeot 205, Nissan NV3500 HD, Volkswagen, Ethiopia, Berna, Colombian, Renault 4, and Hofstetter Turbo, and other remarkable car history facts.
Q: What was the first all-Australian-designed Holden Commodore?
Holden Commodore VE
Q: What was the first post-War compact car offered by Cadillac?
Cadillac Cimarron
Q: What Citroen model is considered the world's first roadster pick-up?
Citroen C3 Pluriel
Q: Due to what event did the Jaguar D-Type Le Mans by Michelotti appear?
A car accident
Q: Among the terms Everything, Everywhere, Never, Forever and Somewhere, which one was also a limited edition of the Peugeot 205?
Peugeot 205 Forever
Q: What was the only engine option available for the Nissan NV3500 HD?
5.6-litre V8 engine
Q: How many cars did Volkswagen sell in Ethiopia in 1950?
10
Q: What animal is represented on the Berna truck logo?
The bear
Q: What Renault model is considered the most popular vehicle in Colombian automotive history?
Renault 4
Q: Hofstetter Turbo was the first national super sports car in Brazil. How many cars were actually sold in total?
18
Q: What is the name of North America's largest-ever competition for solar-powered vehicles?
Electrek American Solar Challenge
Q: What was the name of Daimler's first two-seater sports roadster?
Daimler Conquest Roadster
Q: What was the first mainstream BMW 5-Series to be electrified?
BMW 530 e
Q: What was the name of the countess who suggested the Cavallino Rampante emblem to Enzo Ferrari?
Countess Paolina
Q: What was the name of Mercury's first subcompact car?
Mercury Bobcat
Q: What is the name of the longest Mercedes-Benz bus ever offered?
Mercedes-Benz CapaCity
Q: What was the name of the first Soviet truck powered by a Diesel engine?
MAZ 200
Q: What Volkswagen model is considered the first car designed specifically for mothers?
Volkswagen Mama Up
Q: What was the last model of Buick's legendary Grand National muscle car era?
Buick GNX
Q: What was the name of FIAT's first serious attempt at a popular mass-market vehicle?
FIAT 509
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