Archive page 457

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The biggest secrets in the automotive industry. Explore archive page 457 of Daily Car Facts, featuring automotive trivia about Karl Benz, Mercedes-Benz, Maybach, Opel, Opel Kadett, Sports Activity Vehicle, SAV, BMW, Marie Luhring, Suzuki Alto, Suzuki Alto Lapin, KIA, KIA EV4, Pontiac, Silver Streaks, and Pontiac Star Chief, and other remarkable car history facts.

Q: Who designed and built the world's first practical automobile powered by an internal-combustion engine?

A: Karl Benz

Q: Which luxury brand did Mercedes-Benz revive in 2004?

A: Maybach

Q: What was Opel's first compact wagon?

A: Opel Kadett A Caravan

Q: What was the first all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) in the compact premium segment?

A: BMW iX1

Q: Who was the first female truck designer in the early 1920s?

A: Marie Luhring

Q: What was the first Suzuki Alto to use a torsion-beam rear suspension?

A: Suzuki Alto Lapin

Q: What was the first Pontiac since 1934 to be produced without "Silver Streaks" on the hood?

A: Pontiac Star Chief

Q: What was the name of Buick's first luxury crossover SUV?

A: Buick Enclave

Q: In what year did Geely develop its first model?

A: 2000

Q: What was the name of Mitsubishi's first hardtop 2+2 variant?

A: Mitsubishi Colt Galant GTO

Q: What is the name of the world's greatest McLaren collection?

A: Mansour Ojjeh Collection

Q: What was the name of the first Ford Focus hot hatch for the North American market?

A: Ford Focus SVT

Q: Who was the first woman widely associated with acquiring and racing a Maserati?

A: Maria Teresa de Filippis

Q: What was the name of SEAT's first web-exclusive car?

A: SEAT @Mii

Q: What was the first Mercury sedan to use aerodynamic composite headlights?

A: Mercury Sable

Q: What was the second Hyundai model to feature a name inspired by animation?

A: Hyundai Mufasa

Q: What was the name of Ferrari's first open-top hybrid hypercar?

A: Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta

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