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Q: The symbol of which chemical element, with atomic number 36, is found in the name of the Zeekr brand?
Krypton
Q: What was the first transparent car in America?
Pontiac Ghost Car
Q: Which model in the Volkswagen range has a name similar to the most mysterious sound on Earth?
Volkswagen Taos
Q: What was Mercury's first personal luxury coupe called?
Mercury Cougar
Q: What was the first commercial vehicle from Rivian called?
Rivian EDV
Q: In what year did Cadillac offer the first-ever fully enclosed passenger car?
1910
Q: What was the first station wagon with a Turbo engine produced by Renault called?
Renault 18 Turbo Break
Q: What was Mitsubishi's first pick-up truck since the '96 Mighty Max called?
Mitsubishi Raider
Q: What was the first modern sedan in Dodge's line-up specifically aimed at Latin American markets called?
Dodge Trazo
Q: What was the first Ford commercial vehicle to officially wear the "Transit" badge called?
Ford Taunus Transit
Q: What was the most powerful Aston Martin you could buy new in 1998 called?
Aston Martin Vantage V600
Q: In what year did Suzuki introduce the first Kei car?
1955
Q: What brand was the first exported American car?
Oldsmobile
Q: Which Toyota model was the last car sold with a 4-speed manual transmission in the United States?
Toyota Tercel
Q: What was the first civilian Jeep released by Hotchkiss called?
Hotchkiss JH 101
Q: In what year was the first Renault to receive a four-speed gearbox produced?
1934
Q: What is the first Toyota BEV car produced in Indonesia called?
Toyota bZ4X
Q: Which Alfa Romeo model served as a flagship sedan until 1972?
Alfa Romeo 1750 Berlina
Q: Who was the first person with Down syndrome in Brazil to earn a driver's license?
Laura Simoes
Q: What was the full name of the 1966 Ford concept called "Apartment"?
Ford Econoline Apartment
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