Category: Brain Teasers

Trivia: What luxury brand was founded as a tractor manufacturer?

Lamborghini
Cadillac
Lexus
Maserati

The correct answer is Lamborghini

So why is this answer correct? : After World War II, Ferruccio Lamborghini repurposed materials from military machines to build tractors near Bologna, Italy. His wealth led to an interest in sports cars, and a Ferrari was one of his first major purchases. After experiencing mechanical issues with his car, he built his rival brand, and Automobili Lamborghini was established in 1963.

Trivia: What was the most popular muscle car in the U.S. in 2022?

Ford Mustang
Chevrolet Camaro
Dodge Challenger
Pontiac GTO

The correct answer is Dodge Challenger

So why is this answer correct? : The battle for the bestselling muscle car in the U.S. comes down to three Detroit-based cars: the Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, and Chevrolet Camaro. In 2022, for the second year in a row, the Dodge Challenger beat out the competition, selling more than 55,000 cars.

Trivia: Which of these is NOT a Jeep model?

Defender
Grand Wagoneer
Wrangler
Renegade

The correct answer is Defender

So why is this answer correct? : The Jeep Brand first launched in 1945, and was based on a line of U.S. Army vehicles deployed during World War II. In the more than 70 years since its inception, the brand has grown into one of America’s largest and is currently part of Chrysler, which itself is part of the multinational corporation Stellantis. Jeep models like the Wrangler and Rubicon are known for their rugged, off-road capabilities, but the brand also has more street-friendly designs like the Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, and Renegade.

Trivia: What station wagon model was featured in the “National Lampoon” films?

Buick Estate
Ford Country Squire
Plymouth Suburban
Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

The correct answer is Ford Country Squire

So why is this answer correct? : Arguably the most famous station wagon in history, the Griswold family’s pea-green, wooden paneled car has become a symbol of the franchise. The car, which was called the “Wagon Queen Family Truckster” in the movie, is actually a modified 1979 Ford LTD Country Squire. Five identical versions of the car were made for filming due to the car’s constant bad luck during the family’s adventures.

Trivia: What is the bestselling Honda model in history?

Odyssey
CR-V
Civic
Accord

The correct answer is Civic

So why is this answer correct? : Since its release in 1972, the Honda Civic has grown to become the Japanese automaker’s most lasting and popular brand, moving more than 24 million units over its production lifetime. Though today the CR-V is Honda’s most popular model, it still has millions of sales to go before approaching the massive success of its smaller sibling. The Civic’s total global sales make it the sixth bestselling car of all time.

Trivia: What does the “R” stand for in the name of the Toyota RAV4?

Route
Recreational
Revolutionary
Race

The correct answer is Recreational

So why is this answer correct? : Toyota’s most popular vehicle of 2021, and the overall most popular automobile that isn’t a truck, is the RAV4, whose name stands for Recreational Activity Vehicle with four-wheel drive. Considered the first compact crossover SUV, the RAV4 made its North American debut in 1995 and has grown to become the bestselling SUV in the world, totaling more than 10 million units sold.

Trivia: Kia and Hyundai are headquartered in what country?

Australia
Japan
South Korea
France

The correct answer is South Korea

So why is this answer correct? : Hyundai and Kia are the two largest car companies out of South Korea, but their automotive influence is felt far beyond the Asian peninsula where they’re headquartered. Since they were founded in 1967 and 1944, respectively, Hyundai and Kia have become two of the largest car companies in the world. Some of their most popular models include the Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Forte, and Kia Soul.

Trivia: Smokey and the Bandit helped popularize what classic car?

Dodge Charger
Pontiac Trans Am
Ford Mustang
Chevrolet Camaro

The correct answer is Pontiac Trans Am

So why is this answer correct? : The 1977 Oscar-nominated film “Smokey and the Bandit” increased the sales of Pontiac Trans Ams around America. Three 1977 Trans Ams were used during filming, all driven by Bo “Bandit” Darville (Burt Reynolds). After the movie came out, sales of the vehicle jumped from 68,745 units to 93,341. Reynolds even received his own Pontiac Trans Am after filming, which he auctioned off in 2022 for just under $500,000.

Trivia: In 2021, what was the world’s bestselling all-electric vehicle?

Nissan Leaf
Chevrolet Bolt EV
Rivian R1S
Tesla Model Y

The correct answer is Tesla Model Y

So why is this answer correct? : The Tesla Model Y was easily the bestselling EV in 2021, with Cox Automotive estimating total U.S. sales of 190,000 units — about 70,000 more than its closest competitor, the Tesla Model 3. All told, electric vehicles accounted for only about 4.5% of total car sales in the U.S. in 2021 — a number that is projected to quickly rise year over year.

Trivia: Which popular car model ended its production in 2019?

Honda Civic
BMW 3 Series
Volkswagen Beetle
Toyota Camry

The correct answer is Volkswagen Beetle

So why is this answer correct? : In 2019, after an 80-year history and the sale of more than 21 million units, the Volkswagen Beetle’s production came to an end. The Beetle was first commissioned in the leadup to World War II and then became an icon of German engineering upon its resurgence in the 1960s. The Bug, as it was known, became the first car to sell 20 million units and was the most popular car in history until the late 1990s.