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Q: In what year did Chevrolet launch its first fuel-injected engine?

A: 1957

Q: What was the first truly modern-designed Lancia car?

A: Lancia Augusta

Q: Which European car was considered the world's smallest production convertible at its 1982 launch?

A: Talbot Samba Cabriolet

Q: What was the first non-production car to serve as the pace car for the Indianapolis 500?

A: Chrysler Newport Phaeton

Q: Which Mercedes-Benz was the first V8-powered C-Klasse model?

A: Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG

Q: What was the first Romanian 4x4 vehicle called?

A: IMS

Q: What was the most recognizable muscle car version of the AMC Rebel called?

A: The Machine

Q: What was the first car to be the flagship M Performance model in the BMW 5-Series line-up?

A: BMW M550i

Q: Which Cadillac model is considered the final chapter of traditional, old-school American luxury design?

A: 1996 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham

Q: What was the first MG car equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission?

A: MG RX9

Q: What was the first Volkswagen to fully communicate and interact with its surroundings through its exterior called?

A: Volkswagen ID Code 01

Q: What was Caterham's lightest model ever called?

A: Caterham Seven 170 R

Q: Which Bentley model was the first to receive modifications from the tuner Arden?

A: Bentley Arnage

Q: What was the second Legends Edition model in the Bugatti Veyron series?

A: Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Jean Bugatti

Q: In what year did Dodge get into the 8-cylinder business?

A: 1930

Q: What type of car body style was invented by William Stout, considered "The Father of Modern Aviation"?

A: Minivan

Q: What is the very first Turkish car manufacturer to receive the ISO 14001 certificate?

A: Tofas

Q: What is the most protected vehicle on the planet?

A: Cadillac One

Q: What does the term "Cuba Syndrome" refer to?

A: To running older vehicles

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