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Q: In what year was the first Cadillac model equipped with a Diesel engine introduced?

A: 1978

Q: Besides acting, what else do Mr. Bean and Jackie Chan have in common?

A: Both are racing drivers

Q: Which FIAT model is considered the first minivan in its market to feature light off-road capability?

A: FIAT Idea Adventure

Q: What was the first British-designed 7.5-tonne electric truck intended for mass production in the United Kingdom called?

A: Tevva

Q: What was Vauxhall's first VXR model to adopt 4x4 technology?

A: Vauxhall Insignia VXR

Q: What was the first completely new model from Volvo Car BV?

A: Volvo 343

Q: Which Turkish car was named 700 to mark the 700th anniversary of the glorious Ottoman Empire?

A: Jetpa Imza 700

Q: Which Ford model was the first to be equipped with its turbocharged 1.0-litre, three-cylinder EcoBoost petrol engine?

A: Ford B-Max

Q: Which Maserati was the first model in the Biturbo family to feature ABS as standard?

A: Maserati 4.18v

Q: Which Dacia model was the first hybrid vehicle manufactured in Morocco?

A: Dacia Jogger

Q: Who had the distinction of being Ferrari's first works driver and the first person to win in a Ferrari?

A: Franco Cortese

Q: What was SEAT's first entry into the upper-medium market called?

A: SEAT Exeo

Q: What was the convertible version of the Mitsuoka Orochi called?

A: Mitsuoka Orochi Nude Top

Q: What was the world's only street-legal V12 luxury MPV called?

A: De La Chapelle Parcours PC 12

Q: What is the annual event in Japan celebrating Lamborghini cars with parades, new model reveals and classic car displays called?

A: Lamborghini Day Japan

Q: Besides automobiles, what other product were the Bristol and SAAB brands known for manufacturing?

A: Aircraft

Q: The Alfa Romeo AR8 was based on the first generation of which famous Italian van?

A: Iveco Daily

Q: What was the first Nissan product developed and designed for younger Chinese generations called?

A: Nissan Lannia

Q: What was BMW's first attempt at building a modern full-size sedan?

A: BMW 3.3 Li

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