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The Australian Car Quiz 2023

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Dec

With the end of the year approaching, here are 16 car questions to put to the test during the Christmas break.

All based on the Australian automotive industry, these car question head scratchers will have anyone stumped. From the first local car maker to new Government regulations on electric cars, there will be questions to have any car-loving enthusiast thinking.

Questions:

 

  1. Which was the first Australian car manufacturer, established in 1901?

 

  1. What was the name of the first Australian car produced by them?

 

  1. What year did Ford Australia cease local manufacturing of its vehicles?

 

  1. The Holden brand was discontinued in which year?

 

  1. In which year did the Australian government announce plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030?

 

  1. What is the name of the Australian government’s program that offers rebates for electric vehicles?

 

  1. In 1974, which Australian carmaker introduced the Leyland P76?

 

  1. What is the highest-selling car model in Australia in recent years?

 

  1. What was the annual event held in Melbourne that showcased new cars and automotive technology?

 

  1. What is the purpose of the Australian Design Rules (ADRs) in the automotive industry?

 

  1. Which iconic Australian car race is held annually at Mount Panorama, Bathurst?

 

  1. Which Australian state is home to the famous Holden Proving Ground?

 

  1. Which Australian automaker produced the Valiant Charger, a popular muscle car in the 1970s?

 

  1. In 2020, which Australian state became the first to legalize the use of electric scooters on public roads?

 

  1. What was the first car designed and produced entirely in Australia, introduced in 1948?

    Ford Falcon Ute

    Answers:

     

    1. The first Australian car manufacturer, established in 1901, was Holden (formerly known as Holden Motor Body Builders).

     

    1. The first Australian car produced by Holden was the Holden 48-215, commonly referred to as the “FX.”

     

    1. Ford Australia ceased local manufacturing of its vehicles in the year 2016.

     

    1. The Holden brand was discontinued in the year 2020.

     

    1. The Australian government announced plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 in the year 2020.

     

    1. The name of the Australian government’s program that offers rebates for electric vehicles is the “Electric Vehicle Subsidy.”

     

    1. In 1974, the Australian carmaker Leyland introduced the Leyland P76.

     

    1. The highest-selling car models in Australia in recent years are the Toyota Hilux and the Ford Ranger.

     

    1. The annual event held in Melbourne that showcased new cars and automotive technology was the “Australian International Motor Show.”

     

    1. The Australian Design Rules (ADRs) serve the purpose of setting safety and environmental standards for vehicles in the Australian automotive industry.

     

    1. The iconic Australian car race held annually at Mount Panorama, Bathurst, is the “Bathurst 1000.”

     

    1. The famous Holden Proving Ground is located in the state of Victoria.

     

    1. The Australian automaker that produced the Valiant Charger, a popular muscle car in the 1970s, was Chrysler Australia.

     

    1. In 2020, the Australian state that became the first to legalize the use of electric scooters on public roads was Queensland.

     

    1. The first car designed and produced entirely in Australia, introduced in 1948, was the Holden 48-215 (FX), as mentioned earlier.