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Q: Which tire brand is referenced in the 1992 film My Cousin Vinny and plays a major role in the movie's plot?

A: Michelin

Q: What was the first Australian Ford Falcon to be offered with a V8 engine?

A: Ford Falcon XR8

Q: What is Mercedes-Benz's largest SUV?

A: Mercedes-Benz GLS

Q: In what year was the first synthetic motor oil introduced?

A: 1972

Q: What was the first Ferrari equipped with dynamic torque calibration for each gear?

A: Ferrari F80

Q: What was the fastest sedan in the world in 1972?

A: Jaguar XJ 12

Q: What was Ford's first front-engine car, featuring a 24-hp four-cylinder layout?

A: Ford Model B

Q: What was the first battery-electric Lexus ES sedan called?

A: Lexus ES 350e

Q: Which of the 1988 Italdesign Trio models - Aztec, Aspid and Asgard - had an MPV body style?

A: Asgard

Q: What was the first Infiniti model to offer a front-wheel-drive option?

A: Infiniti JX 35

Q: What was the first Saturn vehicle without polymer side panels?

A: Saturn Relay

Q: What was the first BMW based on a standard chassis, factory-tuned and sold directly from the showroom floor?

A: BMW 700 Sport

Q: What was the first true Russian ambulance called?

A: RAF 977

Q: What was the first Renault to be imported into the United States in large numbers?

A: Renault Dauphine

Q: What was the Citroen Traction Avant model with a V8 engine called?

A: Citroen 22 CV

Q: What was the first European-built Hyundai vehicle sold in Australia by the South Korean manufacturer?

A: Hyundai iX 35

Q: What was the first TVR to be offered with an automatic transmission?

A: TVR Tasmin

Q: Who was the first Brazilian driver to race a purpose-built single-seater constructed in Brazil outside the country?

A: Emerson Fittipaldi

Q: In what year was the first Chevrolet Camaro with a five-speed manual transmission introduced?

A: 1983

Q: What was the world's first luxury safari vehicle called?

A: Mohs SafariKar

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