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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?

A: Holden Commodore VE

Q: What was the first post-War compact car offered by Cadillac?

A: Cadillac Cimarron

Q: What Citroen model is considered the world's first roadster pick-up?

A: Citroen C3 Pluriel

Q: Due to what event did the Jaguar D-Type Le Mans by Michelotti appear?

A: A car accident

Q: Among the terms Everything, Everywhere, Never, Forever and Somewhere, which one was also a limited edition of the Peugeot 205?

A: Peugeot 205 Forever

Q: What was the only engine option available for the Nissan NV3500 HD?

A: 5.6-litre V8 engine

Q: How many cars did Volkswagen sell in Ethiopia in 1950?

A: 10

Q: What animal is represented on the Berna truck logo?

A: The bear

Q: What Renault model is considered the most popular vehicle in Colombian automotive history?

A: Renault 4

Q: Hofstetter Turbo was the first national super sports car in Brazil. How many cars were actually sold in total?

A: 18

Q: What is the name of North America's largest-ever competition for solar-powered vehicles?

A: Electrek American Solar Challenge

Q: What was the name of Daimler's first two-seater sports roadster?

A: Daimler Conquest Roadster

Q: What was the first mainstream BMW 5-Series to be electrified?

A: BMW 530 e

Q: What was the name of the countess who suggested the Cavallino Rampante emblem to Enzo Ferrari?

A: Countess Paolina

Q: What was the name of Mercury's first subcompact car?

A: Mercury Bobcat

Q: What is the name of the longest Mercedes-Benz bus ever offered?

A: Mercedes-Benz CapaCity

Q: What was the name of the first Soviet truck powered by a Diesel engine?

A: MAZ 200

Q: What Volkswagen model is considered the first car designed specifically for mothers?

A: Volkswagen Mama Up

Q: What was the last model of Buick's legendary Grand National muscle car era?

A: Buick GNX

Q: What was the name of FIAT's first serious attempt at a popular mass-market vehicle?

A: FIAT 509

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