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Q: How many Grand Prix races did Denny Hulme compete in?
112
Q: What was the first Diesel-powered MINI in history called?
MINI One D
Q: Which was the sixth-largest Chinese car manufacturer in 2010?
BYD
Q: What was Alfa Romeo's first true modern coupe?
Alfa Romeo Alfasud Sprint
Q: What was the official bus of the 1974 FIFA World Cup?
Mercedes-Benz O 302
Q: Which Ford model was selected as the official pace car of the 1953 Indianapolis 500?
Ford Crestline Sunliner
Q: What was Nissan's answer to the Toyota Soarer called?
Nissan Leopard
Q: What was BMW's first front-wheel-drive sports sedan?
BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe
Q: What was BYD Dynasty's first D-segment flagship sedan called?
BYD Great Han
Q: Did the GMC Caballero also have a Diesel version?
Yes
Q: What is the name of Turkey's largest manufacturer of commercial and military vehicles?
BMC
Q: What was the first-ever car specifically designed for night called?
DarkSky One
Q: What was the only year in which the Dodge Viscount was offered?
1959
Q: Does the Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato Shooting Brake have a glovebox?
No
Q: Which Daihatsu model was the first EV in Japan to be officially certified by the Ministry of Transport?
Daihatsu DBC 1
Q: Which Dodge model was the most popular car in Canada in 1956?
Dodge Regent
Q: In what year was the Chevrolet bowtie logo introduced by company co-founder William C. Durant?
1913
Q: What was the most extreme Volkswagen Golf in 2014?
Volkswagen Golf R400
Q: Which Lancia concept car is considered the first true modern MPV design?
Lancia Megagamma
Q: What was the most luxurious Renault Twingo called?
Twingo Lecoq
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