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A true milestone in the history of the automotive world. Explore archive page 358 of Daily Car Facts, featuring automotive trivia about Vauxhall, Vauxhall Royale Coupe, Japan, Yanase, Diesel, Ethiopia, Aston Martin, Aston Martin DB7, Dodge, Challenger, Plymouth, Plymouth Scamp, Cadillac, South American, Mahindra Cimarron, and Damon Hill, and other remarkable car history facts.

Q: What was the first luxury coupe produced by Vauxhall?

A: Vauxhall Royale Coupe

Q: What is Japan's largest imported car dealer?

A: Yanase

Q: Which was the first country in the world to ban the import of gasoline and Diesel cars?

A: Ethiopia

Q: What was the first Aston Martin model to achieve higher production volumes?

A: Aston Martin DB7

Q: Since what year has Dodge used the Challenger name?

A: 1959

Q: What was Plymouth's first front-wheel-drive pick-up truck called?

A: Plymouth Scamp

Q: Which Mahindra vehicle has a name similar to that of a Cadillac model for the South American market?

A: Mahindra Cimarron

Q: Who was the first driver in F1 history to follow in their parent's footsteps?

A: Damon Hill

Q: What was Iran's first domestically developed plug-in hybrid electric vehicle called?

A: Saipa Aria PHEV

Q: What was the fiberglass-bodied Ferrari 308 GTB model called?

A: Ferrari 308 GTB Vetroresina

Q: How much horsepower did the Mercedes-Benz 260 D, the world's first series-produced Diesel passenger car, have?

A: 45 hp

Q: What was the most luxurious and highest-trim station wagon produced by the Edsel brand?

A: Edsel Bermuda

Q: What was the third vehicle offered by Maruti in India?

A: Maruti Gypsy

Q: In what year did the Chevrolet Super Sport (SS) badge first appear?

A: 1961

Q: What was the first F1 car to successfully integrate computer-controlled active suspension?

A: Lotus Type 99 T

Q: Which Bertone concept is considered the first super minivan?

A: Bertone Genesis

Q: What job did Valentino Balboni have when he started working for Lamborghini?

A: Mechanic apprentice

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