Classic cars such as Cords, Duesenbergs, and Pierce-Arrows are fondly remembered, but many other US firms once built cars. True or false: From 1919 to 1932, DuPont Motors Inc. built luxury cars.
- Match each of the following car manufacturers with its country of origin.
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A. Alvis 1. Australia B. Holden 2. Malaysia C. Proton 3. United Kingdom
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- True or false: The first Willy Jeeps were used by the United States Army during World War II as reconnaissance vehicles to replace the motorcycle.
- True or false: The fondly remembered Talbot-Lago racing car was produced in France.
- True or false: Founded in 1961, the Monteverdi automobile company produced luxury cars in Switzerland.
- Which of the following is not a Japanese-owned car manufacturer?
- A. Daihatsu
- B. Fuji (Subaru)
- C. Hyundai
- The classic Hispano-Suiza may be the best-remembered Spanish car. True or false: Since World War II, there have been no Spanish-owned automakers.
- German cars are renowned for their quality. Which of the following German manufacturers, however, once produced underpowered compact cars?
- A. BMW
- B. Daimler-Benz
- C. Trabant
- Swedish automakers are known for their attention to safety and technical innovations. True or false: The Saab car company began as an aircraft manufacturer.
- Italy has often been a leader in automotive design. Which of the following is not an Italian car company?
- A. Alfa Romeo
- B. Ferrari
- C. Yugo
Answers
- True
- A,3; B,1; C,2
- True
- True. Talbot produced the race cars from 1936 to 1956.
- True
- C. Hyundai is a Korean car manufacturer.
- False. Empresa Transportes Autocamiones SA of Barcelona has produced trucks, buses, and the well-regarded Pegaso sports car.
- C. Built in Communist East Germany, the tiny, two-cylinder Trabi had a top speed of about sixty-two miles per hour.
- True
- C. The Yugo was manufactured in the former Yugoslavia.