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VROOM VROOM! Put the pedal to the metal and speed right into this quiz! Throughout the last century, cars have become one of the commonalities of life. From all the domestic and international vehicles on the street, can you name the car brand from a well-known fact?
Karl Benz is often credited with the creation of the first vehicle with an engine. You can probably guess where Mercedes-Benz is from. In the United States, you'll often hear Henry Ford's name mentioned with the innovative way he combined techniques for the mass production of vehicles. We're also sure you'd recognize his last name with the car brand, Ford.ÂÂ
Mercedes-Benz and Ford are just two of many vehicles that are populating the streets. Germany also has the famous BMW and luxury Maybach. Japan is known for tons of brands, some of their leaders being Nissan and Toyota. Who could forget about the American classics of Chevrolet and GMC?
With tons of popular car brands to choose from, can you name them from a well-known fact? Which Swedish brand first made air crafts before moving into the car business? At 267 mph, what is the fastest car ever made? If you can answer these questions, you're ready for this quiz!
Can you match all these car brands to a well-known fact? Are you ready to speed through these questions? Don't go too fast! You might get a ticket.
This Japanese automaker has business concerns in over 170 countries.
Toyota
With business operations in 170 countries, its not difficult to see why Toyota sells so many cars!
Mitsuoka
Hino
Daewoo
With 1.6 million vehicles sold in the United States in 2016, this Japanese manufacturer is the first net exporter to America.
Hino
Honda
Honda became the first automanufacturer to achieve this feat.
Daihatsu
Daewoo
This German manufacturer produces every third car bought in Germany.
RUF
Porsche
Adler
Volkswagen
Not the people's car for nothing, Volkswagen is a very popular brand in its home country. And with models such as the Golf, it's not difficult to see why!
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Which famous Ford racecar was the first to win the 24-hour LeMans endurance race four times in a row in the 1960s?
GT40
The GT40 first won at Le Mans in 1966 with Ford cars coming home in first, second and third. Ford won again in '67, '68 and '69.
Model T
Model A
Thunderbird
Around 75% of all the vehicles ever manufactured by this company are still on the road today.
Toyota
Rolls Royce
No doubt, a Rolls Royce is an amazing vehicle. The fact that 75% of all models manufactured are still on the road is simply incredible.
Yugo
Pontiac
This German car manufacturer owns many of the most exclusive car brands in the world including Lamborghini, Bently, Audi, Porsche and Bugatti.
Volkswagen
Yes, Volkswagen, who brought us the little Beetle now own some of the most prestigious vehicle brands in the world!
Opel
Adler
Daimler
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Thanks to his role as James Bond, actor Daniel Craig now has lifelong access to what car make?
Opel
Aston Martin
Not a bad perk for sure. Daniel Craig can simply walk into any Aston Martin dealership and drive away in any vehicle of his choice. Now, who is going to say no to Bond, James Bond?
Morris
Ford
At 267 mph, the world's fastest production car is?
Bugatti Veyron
The Bugatti Veyron is simply a stunning piece of technology. It can reach over 400 km/h, making it the fastest production car ever!
Audi A3
Porsche 911
Toyota Corolla
Introduced in 1953, this famous Chevrolet marque was the first mass-produced sportscar in America.
GTO
Mustang
Corvette
The Corvette was heavily based upon two-door European models. Of course, today it is the jewel in the Chevrolet crown.
Dart
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While in prison, Hitler wrote to a dealer of this German brand asking for a car loan. Which make was it?
Mercedes
While waiting for royalties for his book, Mein Kampf to come through, Hitler wrote to Mercedes asking for a loan vehicle, a Mercedes limousine, no less. The outcome of his request is unknown.
Ford
Pierce-Arrow
Audi
This Swedish carmaker invented the seat belt.
RUF
Saab
Volvo
Volvo invented the three-point seatbelt as we know it today. Realizing that it would save lives in an accident, they made the design readily available to other auto manufacturers.
Adler
A study in 2009 showed that drivers of this car get more tickets than any other make.
Hummer
Yes, believe it or not, Hummer drivers are the most penalized in the United States. It can't be for speeding so it must be because they couldn't find parking for their big behemoth and parked illegally.
Corolla
Pinto
Yugo
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This Japanese manufacturer was the first to introduce satellite navigation to their vehicles.
Hino
Honda
Way back in 1981, Honda released an Accord model with a navigational system. Nothing like we know today, this system worked with a gyroscope, helium and plastic maps. It wasn't always very accurate.
Daihatsu
Kia
The owners of this car have to be rich to afford it. On average they own 84 other cars, a yacht and three jets.
Porsche 911
Toyota Corolla
Bugatti Veyron
You need money to buy a Veyron. They are not cheap and will set you back between $1.7 and $2.7 million.
Audi A3
This Italian marque makes the world's most expensive car.
Alfa Romeo
FIAT
Lamborghini
The Lamborghini Veneno (Venom) is the most expensive car in the world. It will set you back a cool $4.5 million.
Ducati
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A Greek taxi driver's car has driven further than any other vehicle in the world, traveling over 2.3 million miles in its lifetime. What make of car was it?
Porsche
Mercedes
A truly remarkable feat, the car was donated to a museum and the taxi driver was given a new car to pick his clients up in.
Oldsmobile
Buick
This Japanese brand holds the record for the most global patents. Who are they?
Toyota
Incredibly, the 1000 patents held by Toyota is the most for any company in the world.
Hino
Daihatsu
Mitsuoka
Although the Model T was their most famous early model, this was not the first car produced by Ford. What was the first car built by the company?
Mustang
Thunderbird
Model A
There were two versions of the Model A. The first was produced in 1903 and 1904, while the second was manufactured from 1927 to 1931.
Focus
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This Chevrolet model accounted for 10% of the 2.2 million Chev models sold in 1967, the year it was introduced.
Camaro
The Chevrolet was an immediate success when introduced in 1967. This muscle car is still produced by the company and considered a direct rival of the Ford Mustang.
Prius
Mustang
Chevette
This Swedish company first made aircrafts before branching out into cars.
Volvo
RUF
Spyker
Saab
Saab still manufactures aircrafts today including the Grippen, a multi-role fighter in service in numerous air forces around the world. They also still make cars, not as popular as their rivals Volvo, however.
This German manufacturer produces every tenth car bought in the world.
Adler
RUF
Volkswagen
Not the people's car for nothing, Volkswagen is a very popular brand around the world. And with models such as the Golf, it's not difficult to see why!
Opel
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This Japanese carmaker is known for making very reliable engines.
Mitsuoka
Honda
Although most Japanese manufacturers produce cars with reliable engines, Honda is well-known for their overall reliability which has seen them take part in racing events around the world.
Hino
Daihatsu
Before 1922, Jaguar, not their name at the time, made motorcycle accessories. What was the company name?
Lion
Black Panther
Swallow Sidecar Company
Before they made cars, Jaguar, then known as the Swallow Sidecar Company, produced sidecars for motorcycles.
CAT
The use of the first assembly line by Ford meant they could build this car quickly and in great numbers, making it accessible to the American public. What car was it?
C Series
Model T
Thanks to Ford's production line and an aggressive pricing structure, the Model T was affordable to many Americans. Over 15 million were sold between 1908 and 1927.
F-150
Thunderbird
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Chevrolet was the first to introduce a two-speed automatic transmission in 1950. What was it called?
Auto-Matico
Powerglide
Although automatic transmissions had been around for a while, the powerglide was the first such system to be used on lower priced models.
Selekta Gears 4 You
Better than Manual
The first four-wheel steering vehicle introduced in the United States was made by this famous Japanese manufacturer
Daewoo
Daihatsu
Hino
Honda
Honda were the first company to introduce a four-wheel steering vehicle, the Prelude, to the US market.
The best-selling car model in the world is from Toyota. What is it?
Yaris
4Runner
Corolla
Corolla became the best selling model in the world in 1997. For the past 15 years, roughly 1 million Corolla's are sold worldwide each year.
Rav 4
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Which famous group of cartoon characters were used in a Ford commercial many years ago?
The Simpsons
Peanuts
The famous Peanut gang were featured in a few Ford commercials, the first in 1959.
King of the Hill
The Family Guy
A 1967 Shelby GT500 was owned by this singer of the famous band, The Doors.
Engelbert Humperdink
Jim Morrison
Jim Morrison only owned one car during his lifetime. And in the Shelby GT500, he picked a great one!
Frank Sinatra
John Lennon
BMW did not make their first car or motorcycle until the 1920s. What did they produce before that?
Bicycles
Sewing Machines
Farming Equipment
Aircraft Engines
BMW produced aircraft engines as their primary function during the First World War. They only branched out into motorcycles and cars in the 1920s. The first car designed by the company itself was only released in 1932.
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The first Rolls Royce, produced in 1907 was called?
The Galloping Ghoul
The Silver Ghost
Rolls Royce has been making cars for over 100 years. Their first model was the Silver Ghost, produced in 1907. During reliability testing, it traveled over 24,000 miles.
Scary Suzie
R1
The most expensive car ever auctioned was manufactured by?
Mercedes
In 2013, a 954 Mercedes-Benz W196R race car sold at auction for a whopping $30 million.
Tata
Toyota
Daewoo
In 1916, 55% of the cars sold in the United States were?
Pierce-Arrow's
Model T's
A record that has never been beaten and probably never will! 55% of all cars sold in 1916 were the iconic Model T from Ford.
C-Series
Type 53
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Early cars did not feature a steering wheel. They were steered with...
A lever
Early cars were certainly nothing like we know today. Most models used a lever to steer. It certainly became a lot easier when wheels became the norm.
Your feet
Hand pedals
None of the above
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