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Q: What was the only prototype in history created jointly by Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Volkswagen called?

A: MPV Tehran

Q: Who was the first post-War racing driver to be knighted when he received the honour in 1978 for services to motorsport?

A: Jack Brabham

Q: What was the last Ferrari-engineered four-cylinder road car ever produced?

A: ASA 1000 GT

Q: What was BMW's first pure-bred racing car after World War II?

A: BMW 700 RS

Q: Which Ford stylist is credited as the person who came up with the name "Mustang"?

A: John Naijar

Q: Who was the first ever Chinese driver to compete in World RX?

A: Ma Qing Hua

Q: What was the first Mazda concept car to feature its Kodo design language?

A: Mazda Shinari

Q: What was the first Sbarro concept to feature tires taken from a Boeing jumbo jet?

A: Sbarro Monster G

Q: What was Angola's first car brand?

A: Pegado

Q: What is the term used to define the old American cars in Cuba that are still running?

A: Almendrones

Q: Who was the first Pope to travel in a fully electric Mercedes-Benz?

A: Pope Francis

Q: What was the smallest Buick model called?

A: Buick Sail

Q: What Ferrari model was the Porsche Carrera GT built to challenge?

A: Ferrari Enzo

Q: What was Mitsubishi's first real foray into the crowded luxury market called?

A: Mitsubishi Diamante

Q: What was the first car by a global manufacturer designed and developed specifically for India?

A: Ford Ikon

Q: What was Australia's first true homegrown hypercar?

A: Brabham BT62

Q: Which Bugatti model had the longest engine hood?

A: Bugatti T41

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