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Q: What was Citroen's first World Rally Car to be based on a five-door body style?

A: Citroen C3 WRC

Q: Who was the first woman to win Le Mans as a race engineer?

A: Leena Gade

Q: What was the most expensive 1980s Ford Laser ever sold in Australia?

A: Ford Laser TX3 Turbo 4WD

Q: What was the first Peugeot to be assembled by a third party, Pininfarina?

A: Peugeot 404 Cabrio

Q: What was Britain's first mass-produced rear-engined car with an all-aluminium engine?

A: Hillman Imp

Q: What was the first plug-in hybrid SUV launched by FAW-Volkswagen in the Chinese market?

A: Volkswagen Tayron GTE

Q: What was Audi's first production car to feature a 32-valve engine?

A: Audi V8

Q: Which model is considered BMW's first successful four-door sedan?

A: BMW 326

Q: Who was the first woman to win a Formula Ford race in South Africa?

A: Desire Wilson

Q: What is the name of Audi's China-exclusive sister brand?

A: AUDI

Q: What was Shelby's first-ever production SUV?

A: Dodge Durango SP 360 Shelby

Q: What was the first small car developed using Mazda's Kodo Design philosophy?

A: Mazda 2

Q: What was the first FIAT to feature body panels galvanised on both sides, protecting the most exposed areas and covering more than 75% of the car's surface?

A: FIAT Tipo

Q: What was the name of the first convertible version of the Maserati Biturbo?

A: Maserati Biturbo Spyder

Q: What was Mazda's first flagship sedan?

A: Mazda Luce

Q: Which was the first Swedish team ever to claim a team title in the FIA World Touring Car Championship?

A: Cyan Racing

Q: What was the first-ever V12 Ferrari to feature a retractable hardtop?

A: Ferrari 812 GTS

Q: What was the first major China-focused, cross-platform smartphone integration system for cars?

A: Baidu CarLife

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