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Q: Who was the first woman in England to own and drive her own car?
Minnie Palmer
Q: What was the first Rivian vehicle to use lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries?
Rivian EDV
Q: In what year did Barbados' first motor car arrive?
1903
Q: What was the Russian version of the Toyota Land Cruiser called?
Derways Land Crown
Q: What was the smallest modern FIAT vehicle ever released in the South American market?
FIAT Mobi
Q: What was the first Rolls-Royce to feature independent rear suspension?
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Q: Which Citroen model was the first car to be based on Stellantis' new Smart Car platform?
Citroen e-C3
Q: In what year did Cadillac introduce the world's first production car with a V16 engine?
1930
Q: Who was the first Black female automotive designer at a major manufacturer?
Emeline King
Q: What was the first SEAT Cupra model?
SEAT Ibiza GTI 2.0 16v Cupra Sport
Q: What was the first Dacia model to feature a 155 hp hybrid powertrain?
Dacia Bigster
Q: What are the stretched versions of the Jeep Wrangler called?
Unlimited
Q: What is the oldest known surviving Rolls-Royce?
1904 Rolls-Royce 10 HP
Q: Who was India's first female driver to achieve an international podium finish in a Formula 4 event?
Mira Erda
Q: What was Volkswagen's first seven-seater family SUV called?
Volkswagen Teramont
Q: What was the first BMW to be equipped with an anti-lock braking system?
BMW 5-Series
Q: What was the first high-performance, aerodynamically styled variant of the radical Ford Sierra?
Ford Sierra XR4
Q: What was the national car of the German Democratic Republic (GDR)?
Trabant
Q: Which brand launched the world's first truck with direct-injection Diesel technology?
MAN
Q: Who is considered the most influential person in the history of Formula 1 car design?
Colin Chapman
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