Models, Brands
“Drive your dreams” is the slogan of which car?
a) Toyota
b) Honda
c) Volkswagen
a) Toyota
What is oil used for in an engine?
Lubrication.
What do the initials “SUV” stand for in the automotive world?
Sports Utility Vehicle.
What does the acronym “ABS” stand for in relation to a car’s braking system?
Anti-lock Braking System.
The average pit stop time for a Formula 1 race is how many seconds?
3 seconds
Which sports car brand is named after a type of bull?
Lamborghini
What device in the engine keeps the coolant moving?
Water pump
What does the abbreviation “MPG” stand for in relation to cars?
Miles Per Gallon
What does the abbreviation “AWD” stand for in relation to a car’s drivetrain?
All-Wheel Drive.
What does the word “automobile” mean?
Auto = self, Mobile = moving
Which is NOT a brand within the General Motors car company?
a. Cadillac b. Chevrolet
c. Ford d. Buick
Ford
What type of engine does a hybrid car use?
A combination of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor.
What is the term for a car with a roof that slopes down to the rear, giving it a distinct shape?
Coupe
What is the term for a car with four doors, a rear seat area, and separate trunk space?
Sedan.
Which country has the most electric vehicles?
A. Japan B. Norway
C. USA D. Germany
Norway (with a 75% share of plug-in electric vehicles)
What is Jaguar's first all-electric car model called?
I-Pace
What type of engine does a “V8” refer to?
Eight-cylinder engine.
What does RPM stand for in relation to cars' performance?
Revolutions per minute
What is the term for a car with a roof that can be fully or partially removed?
Roadster.
The classic three-pointed star of the Mercedes Benz logo symbolizes what three things?
a. Speed, safety, sophistication b. Land, air, sea
c. Luxury, longevity, quality d. Air, wind, fire
b. Land, air, sea
(where the company believed it would one day dominate with its engines)
In 1940 the United States military produced its first four-wheel vehicle called:
The Jeep
A two-stroke engine can be identified by:
a. cooling system
b. lubricating system
c. absence of valves
d. piston size
absence of valves
What is the term for a car with a removable or rectractable roof?
Convertible
What does ECU stand for?
Engine Control Unit
The world’s first electric traffic light was installed in 1914 in which U.S. city?
a. Chicago b. San Francisco
c. Cleveland d. Kansas City
c. Cleveland