How well do you understand the pivotal moments in automotive history? Take this quiz on car industry milestones to uncover the events that shaped the evolution of cars. From groundbreaking innovations to influential legislation, these milestones reflect the dynamic journey of automotive technology and culture. Get ready to explore key moments that revolutionized the way we perceive and experience automobiles today.
Each milestone is a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of progress. Discover the fascinating stories behind seminal events, such as the introduction of mass production, landmark safety regulations, and technological advancements that continue to impact our daily drive. Understand the factors that catalyzed change and appreciate the complexity of the automotive landscape over the years.
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The word ‘car’ is believed to come from the Latin carrus or carrum meaning what?
Designer
Designer
Chauffeur
Chauffeur
Mechanic
Mechanic
Engineer
Engineer
The earliest cars were not steered with a wheel, but with what?
A God
A God
A car model
A car model
Its founder
Its founder
A city
A city
Until what year could you drive a car legally in Belgium without sitting a test?
41 miles
41 miles
12 miles
12 miles
29 miles
29 miles
50 miles
50 miles
Ultima Sports Ltd are based in which town?
70000
70000
60000
60000
56000
56000
48000
48000
VIN stands for what?
Noble M16
Noble M16
Noble M13
Noble M13
Noble M15
Noble M15
Noble M14
Noble M14
What year saw the first recorded use of the term ‘motor car’?
1900
1900
1910
1910
1880
1880
1895
1895
The world’s largest car museum is in which country?
Blue
Blue
Black
Black
Red
Red
Yellow
Yellow
The production of the Chevrolet Suburban ended in which year?
Thatcham
Thatcham
Reading
Reading
Wokingham
Wokingham
Slough
Slough
What country set the speed record for a car towing a caravan?
Scotland
Scotland
England
England
Wales
Wales
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Where was the record for the car driven the highest level above sea set?
Chile
Chile
Netherlands
Netherlands
Argentina
Argentina
Norway
Norway
The world record for the largest number of convertible cars in a parade was set where?
18
18
15
15
30
30
25
25
Rolls Royce produce which of the following cars?
a tiller
a tiller
levers and pulleys
levers and pulleys
pedals
pedals
there was no steering
there was no steering
The world’s largest parade of hybrid cars took place in which country?
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
White
White
Red
Red
There are an estimated how many people employed in automotive industries in the UK?
140
140
240
240
160
160
205
205
The Briggs Automotive Company is based in which city?
Turin
Turin
Rome
Rome
Naples
Naples
Milan
Milan
Where was the Gordon-Keeble first produced?
Slough
Slough
Abingdon
Abingdon
Bedford
Bedford
Luton
Luton
What is Ford’s best selling car of all time?
Louis
Louis
Henry
Henry
William
William
Stanley
Stanley
The car company Fiat is based in which Italian city?
C
C
F
F
E
E
D
D
The Aston Martin Vanquish appeared in which James Bond film?
1918
1918
1938
1938
1908
1908
1928
1928
Messerschmitt produced cars in which country?
Laurel
Laurel
Wings
Wings
Horse
Horse
Wheel
Wheel
The first mass produced hybrid was launched by Toyota in Japan in which year?
BMW
BMW
Skoda
Skoda
GMC
GMC
Volvo
Volvo
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