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Q: What was the European sibling of the Suzuki SX4 called?
FIAT Sedici
Q: Who was the first F1 driver to reach 250 Grand Prix starts?
Riccardo Patrese
Q: What is the difference between AWD and 4WD?
4WD allows the driver to choose between 2WD and 4WD
Q: In what year did the first car dealership open in Cuba?
1903
Q: What was the first Malaysian mid-size executive car?
Proton Perdana
Q: What was the first major GT1 race car developed by the modern Aston Martin Racing partnership with Prodrive?
Aston Martin DBR 9
Q: What was the only station wagon in Chevrolet's 1958 lineup to feature a two-door configuration?
Chevrolet Yeoman
Q: What became Bentley's new flagship model after the Mulsanne?
Bentley Brooklands
Q: In what year did Triumph's motorcycle division separate from its automobile division?
1936
Q: What was the first small Vauxhall to produce more than 200 hp in standard form called?
Vauxhall Corsa VXR Nurburgring Edition
Q: What was the last car designed in-house by Riley?
Riley Pathfinder
Q: Which country introduced the first modern vehicle registration system?
France
Q: What was Matra's first open-wheel formula racing car?
Matra MS 1
Q: What was the first Holden model to be adapted from a GMC vehicle?
Holden Acadia
Q: What color is the world's only Tucker convertible?
Blue
Q: The Subaru XT came with a speed alarm as standard. At what speed was it activated?
55 mph
Q: What was the first 100% electric bus designed and manufactured in Mexico called?
Dina Taruk
Q: In which city was the first Motoring Coffee location opened?
Los Angeles
Q: Which European luxury car manufacturer was the first to launch a large plug-in hybrid car with all-wheel drive?
Audi
Q: Which car, originally designed by Citroen, was nicknamed the "Uruguayan Dromedary"?
Nordex Mehari Ranger
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