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*Motor* magazine was an Australian automotive publication that began as *Modern Motor* in May 1954.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source indicates that *Motor* magazine originated as *Modern Motor* in May 1954 and was an Australian automotive publication.
Are Media was the sole publisher of *Motor* magazine from its inception in 1954 until its final issue.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Are Media published *Motor* magazine as of 2020, the source indicates it was a successor to Bauer Media Australia, implying it was not the sole publisher from inception in 1954.
The final issue of *Motor* magazine was published in July 2022, marking 68 years of continuous publication.
Answer: True
Explanation: The final issue of *Motor* magazine was published in July 2022, concluding sixty-eight years of continuous publication.
*Motor* magazine was headquartered in Sydney, Australia, throughout its publication history.
Answer: False
Explanation: *Motor* magazine was headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, not Sydney.
The word 'Modern' was removed from the magazine's title in 1992, changing it from *Modern Motor* to *Motor*.
Answer: True
Explanation: The word 'Modern' was removed from the magazine's title in 1992, officially changing it to *Motor*.
*Motor* magazine was primarily known for its coverage of classic and vintage automobiles.
Answer: False
Explanation: *Motor* was recognized as Australia's leading performance car publication, not primarily for classic and vintage automobiles.
*Motor* magazine presented three major awards annually: Performance Car of the Year, Sports Car of the Year, and Best Value Car.
Answer: False
Explanation: *Motor* magazine presented two major awards annually: Performance Car of the Year and Sports Car of the Year, not three including 'Best Value Car'.
The original name *Modern Motor* was chosen to reflect the magazine's focus on contemporary vehicle technology.
Answer: False
Explanation: The original name *Modern Motor* was derived from the publishing house that produced it, called Modern Magazines, not to reflect a focus on contemporary vehicle technology.
What type of publication was *Motor* magazine primarily known as?
Answer: An Australian automobile magazine
Explanation: *Motor* was an Australian automobile magazine, recognized as Australia's leading performance car publication.
When was the very first issue of *Motor* magazine, under its original title, released?
Answer: May 1954
Explanation: The first issue of *Motor* magazine, originally titled *Modern Motor*, was released on 9 May 1954.
Which company was publishing *Motor* magazine as of 2020?
Answer: Are Media
Explanation: As of 2020, *Motor* magazine was being published by Are Media, which is the successor to Bauer Media Australia.
In what year did *Modern Motor* officially change its name to simply *Motor*?
Answer: 1992
Explanation: The word 'Modern' was dropped from the title in 1992, at which point the magazine became known simply as *Motor*.
For how many years was *Motor* magazine in continuous publication before its final issue in July 2022?
Answer: 68 years
Explanation: *Motor* magazine was in continuous publication for sixty-eight years, from its inaugural issue in May 1954 until its final issue in July 2022.
Where was *Motor* magazine headquartered?
Answer: Melbourne, Australia
Explanation: *Motor* magazine was headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
Which of the following statements about *Motor* magazine's awards is true?
Answer: 'Bang For Your Bucks' was replaced by 'Sports Car of the Year' in 2022.
Explanation: In 2022, 'Bang For Your Bucks' was replaced by the 'Sports Car of the Year' competition, which was run alongside the existing 'Performance Car of the Year' award. 'Performance Car of the Year' was first presented in 1996, and 'Bang For Your Bucks' in 1994. The magazine presented two major awards annually.
What was *Motor* magazine's recognized standing within the Australian automotive publication industry?
Answer: It was Australia's leading performance car publication.
Explanation: *Motor* was recognized as Australia's leading performance car publication.
What was the publication frequency of *Motor* magazine?
Answer: Monthly
Explanation: *Motor* magazine was published on a monthly basis.
Colin Ryrie served as the editor of *Modern Motor* when it was first published.
Answer: False
Explanation: Jules Feldman served as the editor of *Modern Motor* when it was first published, while Colin Ryrie was the Managing Director of Modern Magazines.
Dylan Campbell edited *Motor* magazine for a period of seven years, from 2013 to 2020.
Answer: True
Explanation: Dylan Campbell served as the editor of *Motor* magazine from 2013 to 2020, a period of seven years.
Andy Enright took over as editor of *Motor* magazine in September 2020 after Dylan Campbell moved to a different publication.
Answer: True
Explanation: Andy Enright succeeded Dylan Campbell as editor of *Motor* magazine in September 2020, following Campbell's move to *Wheels* magazine.
Who was the editor of *Modern Motor* when its inaugural issue was released?
Answer: Jules Feldman
Explanation: Jules Feldman was the editor of *Modern Motor* when its inaugural issue was released.
Who served as the editor of *Motor* magazine immediately prior to Andy Enright?
Answer: Dylan Campbell
Explanation: Andy Enright succeeded Dylan Campbell as editor of *Motor* magazine in September 2020.
The 'Bang For Your Bucks' award was established in 1994 to recognize Australia's most expensive new performance vehicle.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'Bang For Your Bucks' award was established in 1994 to recognize Australia's *best value* new performance or sports vehicle, not the most expensive.
The winner of the 'Bang For Your Bucks' award was determined by a judging panel's votes on vehicle performance.
Answer: False
Explanation: The winner of the 'Bang For Your Bucks' award was determined by combining racetrack performance data with the vehicle's price to generate a specific score, not solely by a judging panel's votes on performance.
What was the primary purpose of the 'Bang For Your Bucks' award?
Answer: To recognize Australia's best value new performance or sports vehicle.
Explanation: The 'Bang For Your Bucks' award was established to recognize Australia's best value new performance or sports vehicle.
In what year was the 'Bang For Your Bucks' award first inaugurated?
Answer: 1994
Explanation: The 'Bang For Your Bucks' award was inaugurated in 1994.
How was the winner of the 'Bang For Your Bucks' award determined?
Answer: By combining racetrack performance data with the vehicle's price.
Explanation: The winner of the 'Bang For Your Bucks' award was determined by combining performance data, gathered on a racetrack, with the vehicle's price to generate a specific score.
The Porsche 911 Turbo (type 993) was the inaugural winner of *Motor* magazine's 'Performance Car of the Year' award in 1996.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Porsche 911 Turbo (type 993) was the inaugural winner of *Motor* magazine's 'Performance Car of the Year' award in 1996.
The 'Performance Car of the Year' award was not presented by *Motor* magazine in 2016.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Performance Car of the Year' award was not presented by *Motor* magazine in 2016.
The Porsche Boxster S won the Performance Car of the Year award twice, in 2000 and 2003.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Porsche Boxster S won the Performance Car of the Year award twice, in 2000 and 2003.
The Lamborghini Gallardo was recognized as *Motor* magazine's Performance Car of the Year in 2005.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Lamborghini Gallardo was recognized as *Motor* magazine's Performance Car of the Year in 2004, not 2005. The Porsche 911 Carrera S (type 997) won in 2005.
In 2009, the Audi R8 V10 was the sole winner of *Motor* magazine's Performance Car of the Year award.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2009, the Audi R8 V10 *shared* the title of *Motor* magazine's Performance Car of the Year award with the Nissan GT-R, meaning it was not the sole winner.
The Nissan GT-R won the Performance Car of the Year award in both 2009 and 2011.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Nissan GT-R won the Performance Car of the Year award in 2011 and shared the title in 2009.
The Porsche 911 GT3 (type 992) won the final Performance Car of the Year award presented by *Motor* magazine in 2022.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Porsche 911 GT3 (type 992) won the final Performance Car of the Year award presented by *Motor* magazine in 2022.
The 'Performance Car of the Year' award criteria involved recognizing the best new performance or sports vehicle released in the preceding 12 months, based on a judging panel's votes.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Performance Car of the Year' award recognized the best new performance or sports vehicle released in the preceding 12 months, based on the votes of a judging panel.
The BMW E36 M3 was named *Motor* magazine's Performance Car of the Year in 1997.
Answer: True
Explanation: The BMW E36 M3 was named *Motor* magazine's Performance Car of the Year in 1997.
The Nissan S15 200SX won the Performance Car of the Year award in 2002.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Nissan S15 200SX won the Performance Car of the Year award in 2001. The BMW E46 M3 won in 2002.
When was *Motor* magazine's 'Performance Car of the Year' award first presented?
Answer: 1996
Explanation: *Motor* magazine's first 'Performance Car of the Year' award was presented in 1996.
Which vehicle won *Motor* magazine's Performance Car of the Year award in 1996?
Answer: Porsche 911 Turbo (type 993)
Explanation: The Porsche 911 Turbo (type 993) won *Motor* magazine's Performance Car of the Year award in 1996.
What car was named Performance Car of the Year by *Motor* magazine in 2018?
Answer: Honda Civic Type R
Explanation: The Honda Civic Type R was named *Motor* magazine's Performance Car of the Year in 2018.
Which of the following years did *Motor* magazine NOT present the Performance Car of the Year award?
Answer: 2016
Explanation: The Performance Car of the Year award was not run by *Motor* magazine in 2016.
Which two vehicles shared the title of *Motor* magazine's Performance Car of the Year in 2009?
Answer: Audi R8 V10 and Nissan GT-R
Explanation: The Audi R8 V10 and the Nissan GT-R shared the title of *Motor* magazine's Performance Car of the Year in 2009.
What was the winning vehicle for *Motor* magazine's Performance Car of the Year in 2004?
Answer: Lamborghini Gallardo
Explanation: The Lamborghini Gallardo was the winning vehicle for *Motor* magazine's Performance Car of the Year in 2004.
Which Porsche model won the Performance Car of the Year award from *Motor* magazine in 2015?
Answer: Porsche 911 GT3 (type 991)
Explanation: The Porsche 911 GT3 (type 991) won the Performance Car of the Year award from *Motor* magazine in 2015.
Which car won the final Performance Car of the Year award from *Motor* magazine in 2022?
Answer: Porsche 911 GT3 (type 992)
Explanation: The Porsche 911 GT3 (type 992) won the final Performance Car of the Year award from *Motor* magazine in 2022.
Which of the following Porsche models won the Performance Car of the Year award in 2005?
Answer: Porsche 911 Carrera S (type 997)
Explanation: The Porsche 911 Carrera S (type 997) won the Performance Car of the Year award from *Motor* magazine in 2005.
The 'Sports Car of the Year' award was introduced in 2022 as a replacement for 'Bang For Your Bucks' and was run alongside 'Performance Car of the Year'.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Sports Car of the Year' award was introduced in 2022 as a replacement for 'Bang For Your Bucks' and was indeed run alongside 'Performance Car of the Year'.
The Subaru BRZ was the inaugural winner of the 'Sports Car of the Year' award in 2022.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Subaru BRZ was the inaugural winner of the 'Sports Car of the Year' award in 2022, which replaced 'Bang For Your Bucks'.
Which competition replaced 'Bang For Your Bucks' in 2022?
Answer: Sports Car of the Year
Explanation: In 2022, 'Bang For Your Bucks' was replaced by the 'Sports Car of the Year' competition.
Which vehicle was the inaugural winner of the Sports Car of the Year award in 2022?
Answer: Subaru BRZ
Explanation: The Subaru BRZ was the inaugural winner of the Sports Car of the Year award in 2022.