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100
Taking his inspiration from a slaughterhouse but in reverse, this man helped create the modern-day assembly line.
Who is Henry Ford?
100
First made standard by Volvo in 1958, use of this safety device is now law in many countries around the world.
What is the 3-point seat belt?
100
France's first post-war 'car for the people' was introduced in 1948 and made until 1990. It was called what?
What is the Citroën 2CV?
100
In 2010, Nissan brought this two-door convertible version of its successful crossover to market
What is the Murano CrossCabriolet?
100
Great Scott!! This stainless steel-bodied sports car time traveled into pop culture history in the 1985 movie Back to the Future.
What is the DeLorean?
200
Responsible for the GTO and holding dozens of patents to his name, this General Motors executive was widely regarded as the next CEO when he left in 1974 to start his own car company.
Who is John DeLorean?
200
Seen first on the 1996 Lincoln Mark VIII, these headlights emit a unique, bluish-white light.
What is high-intensity discharge?
200
Now considered a icon of the 1990s, this mid-size sport utility vehicle sold over 300,000 units annually between 1995 and 2004.
What is the Ford Explorer?
200
Later made famous by a crime-based TV show, this GM product was expected to sell 75,000 units per year but in 2001, its first year, only 11,000 were sold. Critics blamed the car's styling for its lack of success.
What is the Pontiac Aztek?
200
"Her name's Christine." This evil car possesses her young owner, eventually leading him to kill those who threaten to come between them.
What is the 1958 Plymouth Fury?
300
This man started his company after a squabble with Enzo Ferrari over customer service.
Who is Ferruccio Lamborghini?
300
An option on GM's full size cars in 1973 and 1974, this precursor to the modern airbag was called what?
What is the Air Cushion Restraint System?
300
This line of diesel-powered cars, wagons and SUVs was by far the most popular in the United States until a 2015 scandal ended their sale here.
What is Volkswagen TDI?
300
Named for Henry Ford's son, this brand only lasted from 1958 until 1960.
What is Edsel?
300
Introduced as a luxurious grand tourer, James Bond drove this car (and got it cut in half) in 1999's 'The World is Not Enough'.
What is the BMW Z8?
400
Responsible for bringing vehicles like the Yugo and Subaru to the United States, this auto entrepreneur briefly made his own two-seat sports car in Canada in the mid-1970s.
Who is Malcolm Bricklin?
400
Found on family cars like the Honda Odyssey as well as exotics such as the Bugatti Veyron, this tire system allowed drivers to continue driving even with no air pressure.
What is Michelin PAX?
400
This has been the best selling vehicle (not car) in America for the last forty years.
What is the Ford F-150?
400
Widely regarded as a physical manifestation of GM's hubris, this vehicle tarnished the name 'Cadillac' for years after its introduction in 1981.
What is the Cimarron?
400
Seemingly driven by his chronic tinnitus, wheelman 'Baby' pulls some incredible stunts in what car in the opening scene to 'Baby Driver'?
What is the Subaru WRX?
500
Made popular by the movie 'Flash of Genius', this man created the intermittent windshield wiper and spent the next twenty-five years battling the car companies for the rights to his design.
Who is Robert Kearns?
500
Pioneered by Johnson Controls and now sold by Gentex, this system allows drivers to open their garage doors without the use of a separate clicker.
What is HomeLink?
500
With over 44.1 million vehicles sold worldwide since its introduction in 1966, this Japanese compact is one of the best-selling nameplates of all time.
What is the Toyota Corolla?
500
Made for only one model year in 2002, this pickup featured a carpeted bed with a motorized cover and didn't even offer four-wheel drive.
What is the Lincoln Blackwood?
500
A fixture of New York City streets for years, this purpose-built cab got just a bit of its many hours of screen time in 1976's 'Taxi Driver'.
What is the Checker Marathon?
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