It’s hard to imagine a world without cars as society has become so dependent on them since their invention. You likely drive a car every day depending on where you live (especially if you live somewhere in the US). This means whether you have been saving for your dream car your whole life or are fine with the hand-me-down car you got when you were young, you have to know a little about cars.

But how far does the extent of your car knowledge go? Can you name how many parts the average car has? Or do you know what the most popular car model is in the US or in the world? Find out here with this car trivia if you are a proven car expert or just know enough to start up the engine. 

76 Car Trivia Questions

  • Question: Which car company produces the “Mustang” model?
    • Answer: Ford.
  • Question: What does the acronym “SUV” stand for?
    • Answer: Sports Utility Vehicle.
  • What does MPG mean in terms of fuel?
    • Answer: Miles per gallon.
  • Question: Which Japanese automaker produces the “Civic” and “Accord” models?
    • Answer: Honda.
  • Question: What is the name of the hybrid electric car produced by Toyota?
    • Answer: Prius.
  • Question: Which car brand produces the popular “F-150” pickup truck?
    • Answer: Ford.
  • Question: Which car brand is known for its “Camry” and “Corolla” models?
    • Answer: Toyota.
  • Question: What is the best-selling car of all time?
    • Answer: The Toyota Corolla.
  • Question: What is the best selling car in the US?
    • Answer: Ford F-150
  • Question: Which country is home to the automaker Hyundai?
    • Answer: South Korea.
  • Question: Which car brand uses the slogan “The Power of Dreams”?
    • Answer: Honda.
  • Question: What is the name of the compact car model produced by Volkswagen?
    • Answer: Golf.
  • Question: Which American car brand produces the “Silverado” and “Tahoe” models?
    • Answer: Chevrolet (Chevy).
  • Question: What is the name of the compact crossover SUV produced by Honda?
    • Answer: CR-V (Compact Recreational Vehicle).
  • Question: What is the name of the midsize sedan produced by Nissan?
    • Answer: Altima.
  • Question: Which car brand is known for its distinctive diamond-shaped logo?
    • Answer: Renault.
  • Question: Which German car brand’s name translates to “the people’s car”?
    • Answer: Volkswagen.
  • Question: Which Swedish car brand is known for its focus on safety?
    • Answer: Volvo.
  • Question: Which Korean car brand is known for its “Sportage” and “Sorento” SUV models?
    • Answer: Kia.
  • Question: what is the most popular car color?
    • Answer: White.

Trivia on Sports Cars and Luxury Cars

  • Question: What car brand uses the slogan “The Ultimate Driving Machine”?
    • Answer: BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke).
  • Question: What is the top speed of the Bugatti Chiron?
    • Answer: 261 mph (420 km/h).
  • Question: Which car company produces the “911” sports car model?
    • Answer: Porsche.
  • Question: Which luxury car manufacturer produces the “A3,” “A4,” and “A6” models?
    • Answer: Audi.
  • Question: Which car company produces the “Camaro” and “Corvette” models?
    • Answer: Chevrolet (Chevy).
  • Question: What is the name of the car model famously associated with James Bond?
    • Answer: Aston Martin DB5.
  • Question: What is the name of the electric car manufacturer founded by Elon Musk?
    • Answer: Tesla.
  • Question: What is the luxury vehicle division of Honda called?
    • Answer: Acura.
  • Question: Which German automaker produces the “3 Series,” “5 Series,” and “7 Series” models?
    • Answer: BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke).
  • Question: What is the luxury car division of Toyota called?
    • Answer: Lexus.
  • Question: Which Italian sports car manufacturer produces the “Huracán” and “Aventador” models?
    • Answer: Lamborghini.
  • Question: Which British car brand is known for its luxury and performance vehicles, including the Range Rover and Defender models?
    • Answer: Land Rover
  • Question: Which luxury car brand produces the “S-Class,” “E-Class,” and “C-Class” models?
    • Answer: Mercedes-Benz.
  • Question: What is the name of the luxury car manufacturer known for its “Phantom,” “Ghost,” and “Wraith” models?
    • Answer: Rolls-Royce.
  • Question: Which Italian sports car manufacturer produces the “488,” “812 Superfast,” and “Portofino” models?
    • Answer: Ferrari.
  • Question: What is the name of the luxury car brand owned by Volkswagen Group, producing models like the “Continental GT” and “Flying Spur”?
    • Answer: Bentley.
  • Question: What is the name of the British luxury car manufacturer known for its “XJ,” “XF,” and “F-Type” models?
    • Answer: Jaguar.
  • Question: Which luxury car brand produces the “CT6,” “Escalade,” and “XT5” models?
    • Answer: Cadillac.
  • Question: What is the name of the luxury car manufacturer known for its “Ghibli,” “Quattroporte,” and “Levante” models?
    • Answer: Maserati.
  • Question: Which Italian car brand is known for its ultra-luxurious and exclusive hypercars, such as the Huayra and Zonda?
    • Answer: Pagani

Car History and Innovation Trivia

  • Question: What was the first mass-produced car in the world?
    • Answer: The Ford Model T.
  • Question: Who is credited with inventing the first automobile?
    • Answer: Karl Benz.
  • Question: In what year was the Volkswagen Beetle first introduced?
    • Answer: 1938.
  • Question: What year was the first hybrid car, the Toyota Prius, introduced?
    • Answer: 1997.
  • Question: Who is known as the founder of the Ferrari automobile company?
    • Answer: Enzo Ferrari.
  • Question: What year was the first commercially available airbag introduced in cars?
    • Answer: 1973.
  • Question: Who invented cruise control, allowing cars to maintain a constant speed without the driver’s input?
    • Answer: Ralph Teetor, an American inventor, invented cruise control in the 1940s.
  • Question: What year did the first car with a catalytic converter for emission control enter the market?
    • Answer: 1975.
  • Who invented the first windshield wiper system for cars?
    • Answer: Mary Anderson, an American inventor, in the early 1900s.
  • Question: What is the name of the first car to incorporate a turbocharger for increased performance?
    • Answer: The Chevrolet Corvair Monza Spyder in 1962.
  • Question: What year did the first car with an electric starter become available?
    • Answer: The Cadillac Model 30, introduced in 1912.
  • Question: What was the first car manufacturer to feature air conditioning?
    • Answer: The Packard Motor Car Company introduced the first car with factory-installed air conditioning in 1939.
  • Question: Which car manufacturer introduced the first mass-market electric car?
    • Answer: Nissan with the Nissan Leaf in 2010.
  • Who invented the first successful electric vehicle?
    • Answer: William Morrison 
  • Question: What year did the first car with power steering become available?
    • Answer: Chrysler introduced the first car with power steering, the Chrysler Imperial, in 1951.
  • Question: What was the first car to be equipped with seat belts as standard?
    • Answer: The Saab GT 750, introduced in 1958

Basic Car Trivia On Types of Cars and Mechanics

  • Question: What does ABS stand for in car terminology?
    • Answer: Anti-lock Braking System.
  • Question: How many parts does an average car have?
    • Answer: About 30,000
  • Question: What type of engine layout has all cylinders aligned in a single straight line?
    • Answer: Inline engine or Straight engine.
  • Question: What type of suspension system uses air springs instead of traditional coil springs?
    • Answer: Air suspension.
  • Question: What is the name for a car with a fixed roof and a sloping rear end, typically featuring two doors?
    • Answer: Coupe.
  • Question: Which type of car engine uses both a gasoline engine and an electric motor for propulsion?
    • Answer: Hybrid engine.
  • Question: What is the name for a car with a removable or retractable roof, often made of fabric or metal?
    • Answer: Convertible or Cabriolet.
  • Question: What type of transmission allows for seamless shifting without the need for a clutch pedal?
    • Answer: An automatic transmission
  • Question: What is the purpose of a turbocharger in a car engine?
    • Answer: A turbocharger increases engine power by forcing more air into the combustion chamber, allowing for more fuel to be burned and increasing efficiency.
  • Question: What type of suspension system uses a combination of springs and shock absorbers?
    • Answer: A coilover suspension system

Car Racing Trivia

  • Question: Which Formula 1 driver holds the record for the most World Championships?
    • Answer: Michael Schumacher holds the record for the most Formula 1 World Championships, with seven titles.
  • Question: What does the term “checkered flag” signify in auto racing?
    • Answer: The checkered flag is waved at the finish line to signal the end of a race or session.
  • Question: Which prestigious endurance race takes place annually in France?
    • Answer: The 24 Hours of Le Mans 
  • Question: Which American NASCAR driver is often referred to as “The Intimidator”?
    • Answer: Dale Earnhardt Sr.
  • Question: What is the term for the maneuver where a driver moves behind another to reduce aerodynamic drag and increase speed?
    • Answer: Drafting, also known as slipstreaming
  • Question: Which racing series features cars that resemble everyday street cars but are heavily modified for racing?
    • Answer: The touring car racing series
  • Question: What is the name of the oval-shaped track where the Indianapolis 500 is held?
    • Answer: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway
  • Question: Which rally race is known for its challenging terrain and unpredictable weather conditions?
    • Answer: The World Rally Championship (WRC) features rally races known for their challenging terrain and unpredictable weather conditions like the The Monte Carlo Rally.
  • Question: What is the term used when racers enter the pit lane to refuel and change tires during a race?
    • Answer: Pit stop
  • Question: Which Formula 1 circuit in Singapore is known for its glamorous night race?
    • Answer: The Marina Bay Street Circuit 
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