The Car Quiz: Interesting Trivia Facts!
The car quiz: interesting trivia facts! Cars come in different shapes, sizes, engine capacity and design. This is what makes different cars stand out. Did you know that the first speeding ticket was issued in 1902 for going at forty kilometres an hour and that millions of cars are produced every year? This quiz is a perfect way to test out how knowledgeable you are. Do give it a try and see what new information you learn.
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What was the nickname for the Model-T?
- A.
Tin Lizzie
- B.
People's car
- C.
Speedy
- D.
Horseless coach
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- 2.
Who invented the Audi automobile?
- A.
Karl Benz
- B.
August Horch
- C.
Gottlieb Daimler
- D.
Henri Audin
Correct Answer
B. August HorchExplanation
August Horch was an engineer with Benz, before moving on to build his own Horch cars. In 1910 after disagreements with the board, he left to form another car company, calling it Audi, a Latin version of his name.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The founder of Chevrolet was from what country?
- A.
The United States
- B.
Germany
- C.
France
- D.
Italy
Correct Answer
C. FranceExplanation
Louis-Joseph Chevrolet of French descent was a race car driver and co-founder (with William C. Durant) of the Chevrolet Motor Car Company, which was acquired by General Motors and is their best-selling brand nationwide and in many cases synonymous with General Motors itself.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following was invented by a woman?
- A.
Windshield wipers
- B.
Brake lights
- C.
Car horn
- D.
Heated seats
Correct Answer
A. Windshield wipersExplanation
Mary Anderson is said to have invented the windscreen wiper swinging arm in the United States, where she patented the idea in 1903. The idea was initially met with resistance but was a standard feature on all American cars by 1916.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of these cars is a Maserati?
- A.
Gran Turismo
- B.
F430 Scuderia
- C.
Zonda
- D.
Elise
Correct Answer
A. Gran TurismoExplanation
Maserati is an Italian car manufacturer with a long and illustrious history. The Gran Turismo is their GT (Grand Tourer) model, with the 4-door Quattroporte being a roomier alternative.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The Panda is made by which of the following car manufacturers?
- A.
Peugeot
- B.
Fiat
- C.
Toyota
- D.
Porsche
Correct Answer
B. FiatExplanation
The latest model of the Panda rescued Fiat from financial trouble. It has sold very well since production started in 2003 (over 500,000 examples were sold by October 2005)Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the options correctly describe 'Jidoka' being used in the Toyota production system?
- A.
The word jidoka is derived from the fact that an operator works like a robot
- B.
Jidoka means the operator only needs to manage machines
- C.
The Jidoka concept traces its roots to the automatic loom equipped with a function to stop itself when a problem was detected, invented by Sakichi Toyoda
Correct Answer
C. The Jidoka concept traces its roots to the automatic loom equipped with a function to stop itself when a problem was detected, invented by Sakichi ToyodaExplanation
The Toyota term 'jido' is applied to a machine with a built-in device for making a judgement, whereas the regular Japanese term 'jido' (automation)is simply applied to a machine that moves on its own.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the options correctly describe 'kanban' for which Toyota production system is famous for?
- A.
It's an adaptation of the concept of product control cards used in supermarkets
- B.
It's an ID card worn by an operator, indicating the work to be performed
- C.
It's similar to electronic signbords located inside plants, indicating the work being performed
Correct Answer
A. It's an adaptation of the concept of product control cards used in supermarketsExplanation
Kanban is indispensable tool for the just-in-time system conceived by Taiichi Ohno who borrowed the idea from a similar system used in supermarket operations and merchandise management.Rate this question:
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- 9.
General Motors first began toying with an electric vehicle in the 1980s. The model that they finally rolled out in 1996 was known as the:
- A.
Electra
- B.
EV1
- C.
Volt
Correct Answer
B. EV1Explanation
The EV1 was released by General Motors through its subsidiary, Saturn, from 1996 to 2003 before it was scrapped.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which was the first car manufactured in India?
- A.
Premier Rover
- B.
Hindustan 10
- C.
Austin A 40
Correct Answer
B. Hindustan 10Explanation
Hindustan Motors manufactured the Hindustan 10 (or the Morris 10) in association with Nuffield of the United Kingdom. Ghanshyamdas Birla in 1942 incorporated the first HM plant at Okha, Gujarat.Rate this question:
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