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Test your car knowledge

It's that time of year again when new models hit showrooms and concept cars shock us with their newest design ideas. Test your car knowledge and see if you can answer these questions about the new production cars of 2006. You just might learn a thing or two.

Directions: Write down your answers on a sheet of paper and click "check answers."

1. Name two vehicles with movable (steerable) headlights
  a. BMW 3 and Ford Mustang
  b. Range Rover and Lexus LS430
  c. Audi A3 and Cadillac DTS

2. What is the name of the only luxury hybrid SUV?
  a. Honda Ridgeline
  b. Audi Q7
  c. Lexus RX400h

3. The all new Pontiac Solstice has been just introduced. What is its soon to be introduced twin?
  a. Saturn Sky
  b. Pontiac G6
  c. Infiniti M

4. What is the name of the fastest pick-up truck available?
  a. Mitsubishi Raider
  b. Dodge SRT10
  c. Chevrolet F250

5. Name the vehicle inspired by the 1949 Suburban
  a. Chevrolet HHR
  b. Chevrolet TrailBlazer
  c. Chrysler PT Cruiser

6. Name the only pick-up truck to have reclining rear seats.
  a. Honda Ridgeline
  b. Dodge Ram mega cab
  c. International RXT

7. Which car name comes from a trendy neighborhood in New York?
  a. Subaru B9 Tribeca
  b. Pagani Zonda F
  c. Toyota Yaris

8. What is the most apparent new feature of the New Volvo S70 convertible?
  a. A retracting hardtop
  b. New front grill
  c. Redesigned interior

9. What is one of the more interesting features of the General Motors Hybrid pick-up trucks?
  a. They will run on hydrogen or gasoline.
  b. The hybrid system can be used as a stand alone generator.
  c. They cannot haul more than 1000 pounds.

10. What new technology similarities do engines in Dodge, General Motors and Honda have?
  a. All come with hemis
  b. All are hybrids
  c. All have cylinder deactivation


BONUS: What does HHR stand for?
  a. Heavy Handed Racer
  b. Hemi Hot Rod
  c. Heritage High Roof



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