The working week is here and instead of worrying yourself about trivial things such as performance reviews, discipline hearings and generating any kind of revenue, you are itching to know the answers to the Auto Express Weekend Car Quiz. Well itch no more, as here they are.
Below are the 10 questions we asked you last week accompanied by their respective answers. There are also links to the relevant news stories, should you wish to learn more. If you got full marks, well done, but if you were less successful fear not, as we will return with a new roster of questions this coming Friday.
Read on to find out just how much of an automotive oricle you are…
Car quiz questions
Question 1: How much money is Lotus owner Geely considering investing in the sports car manufacturer?
Answer: Geely, the owner of Lotus, Volvo and the London Taxi Company, is considering investing £1.5 billion in the UK sports car manufacturer.
Read the full story here: http://aex.ae/2yx3srH
Question 2: What car is this?
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Answer: This is the Lynk & Co 03, which will share its underpinnings with the upcoming Volvo S40 saloon and V40 estate. It is set to come as both a 1.5- and 2.0-litre hybrid, with the manufacturer claiming the 03 regularly achieves a pure EV range of 40 miles during testing.
Read the full story here: https://aex.ae/2APsQih
Question 3: When are the new, stricter WLTP emissions standards coming into force in the UK?
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Answer: The new stricter emissions standards called the World Harmonised Light Vehicle Testing Procedure (WLTP for short) come into force from the September 1 this year, and is applicable to all new cars registered from then on.
Read the full story here: https://aex.ae/2OTMdJV
Question 4: The upcoming Audi e-tron is set to come with a maximum power output of….?
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Answer: The new Audi e-tron is set to come with a max power output of 402bhp, however that will only be possible for 8 seconds. Under normal operation it will develop 355bhp.
Read the full story here: http://aex.ae/2APePvS
Question 5: Which family of Volvo models has had a new 247bhp 2.0-litre petrol engine added to its lineups?
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Answer: Volvo added the T5 petrol engine to its family of ‘90’ models, meaning the S90 saloon, V90 estate and XC90 SUV can be spec’d with the 247bhp four-cylinder petrol.
Read the full story here: https://aex.ae/2AKyKB6
Question 6: How much is the 641bhp ARES Panther expected to cost?
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Answer: The ARES Panther – which is based on the Lamborghini Huracan – is anticipated to cost €515,000, roughly £461,000. This means it is more than double the cost of a fire-breathing Lamborghini Huracan Performante.
Read the full story here: https://aex.ae/2OSH4lj
Question 7: Which was the best selling SUV in the UK last month?
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Answer: The best selling SUV last month was the Nissan Qashqai, selling 3,470 units. Sat above it were the Vauxhall Corsa (4th), Volkswagen Polo (3rd), Volkswagen Golf (2nd) and Ford Fiesta (1st).
Read the full story here: http://aex.ae/2E1gg0s
Question 8: Which car won our head-to-head of the Hyundai i30 Fastback and the Mazda 3 Fastback?
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Answer: The Mazda 3 Fastback beat the Hyundai i30 Fastback in our recent twin test, with its superior driving experience, better comfort, nicer interior and lower price all helping it to take the victory.
Read the full story here: https://aex.ae/2ARA5WS
Question 9: Which two cars are now available to buy with Amazon’s Alexa personal assistant software?
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Answer: SEAT now offers Amazon Alexa technology on the new Leon and Ateca models, however you will need an android smartphone to make use of the feature.
Read the full story here: https://aex.ae/2AJBleG
Question 10: Which facelifted car is now on sale in the UK from £22,260?
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Answer: Last week Kia revealed that the facelifted Optima will start from £22,260. The entry-level model comes in grade ‘2’ specification equipped with a new 1.6-litre diesel.
Read the full story here: https://aex.ae/2vsf5kj
Don’t forget to check in this coming Friday for the next Auto Express Weekend Car Quiz...
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