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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MOTORING SUPPLEMENT. SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 1931.
BRITISH MOTOR INDUSTRY.
Review of Progress and Some
Interesting Figures.
We have now renched
war.
H
SPORTS CYCLES.
brothers and alsters of the four- wheeled clan.
New inventions are scant but!
Colourful Display in the many adaptations, Improve-
Paris.
VARIED MACHINES.
a little
A
on display is a deep rich red and said to be lighter than a regular automobile of the amall variety.
ments and new inventions of last year's modola make up for the lack of creative ganlus in producing a completely revolutionizing con- to Thoro is the "triporteur a motorcycle with a large Not to be outdone by the recent square delivery wagon and can attached. automobile show in Paris the 24th It comes in all colours International Exposition of Sports carry large amounts of wares and Cycles has here will go 36 miles an
There period new vehicles, as the decline in the City which, un just opened were is also the "Voiturette, of the year when it is possible, registrations of imported new cars blue models to the almost complete wagon on three wheels with In a brief eview of the British has been obvious, and on a conserva-submersion of the more sombre-shelter for the driver. The model Motor Industry, to say that 1930 the estimate it may be reckoned hued convenances. will prove to be perhaps, the most that British production increased The Grand Palais recently was memorable of all the 12 years that by approximately 3,000 units during the scene of great confusion due have passed since the end of the the first half of the year, after to the large crowds that attended On one side of the entrance is nilowing for the reduction in the the formal opening. On the floor a huge papier-mache giant riding Without deniring to be in any number of units exported.
were small torpedo-shaped racing | papier-mache motorcycle, the way anti-any-other-country, it
enra, motorcycles and bicycles in wheels of which might easily have all the cheerful coloura employed wheels at Luna Park. Further on a
bean
borrowed from the forris due to un to any that, so far as our
by their alightly more grown up whe Home market is concorned, this has
large papier-mache negro in a red been a great pro-British car year.
cap rolls his glass eyes and openi At a time when unemployment has
And shuts his large mouth to the increase, it is certainly to the credit of the British motor-purchas public that they have bought British and so permitted one Industry at least to move along the path of progress.
in what we have to state about British cars in this article there is no intention on our part to be com- parative in a deorgatory sence.
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New Car Increase in September.
The latest returns of new private car registrations for the month of September show an increase for the fe which month there has been
been so rife and so persistently first time since February last, after fand concentration, which, it is con-attract attention to his models.
As
a public journal "The Motor" deals with all vehicles available on the market and endeavours to be fair to all. In doing this there legitimate reason why We should not be patriotle.
Interesting Figures.
an
now
average decrease of about 2,000 carn tended, would be encouraged by His models are bicyclen of every known type from the tiny let's per month. Compared with Septem-really satisfactory alternative to ber, 1929, this increase was 1,510, our system of taxation by horse-n
Such a change would have delight to the good old fashioned "bicycle bullt for two" three and and of that number 951 new regis-power, trations were in the horas-power to encourage export trade without cy
even four, There is also categories where British cama de detriment to the home market. That which are mala racing is why any mooted alternative finitely predominate.
would have to be most thoroughly instinct in even the wenkest
adherent. Standard of Values Raised.
considered from every angle lest n
Bicycles and motorcycles play The reason for the greatly musis should be adopted which would an important part in European life proved position of the British | prejudice the home manufacturer and Americano may well take Motor Industry is not difficult to and render his present strong posi-heed of the custom if parking con disensor. It is the highest com- tion for secure.
ditions continue to augment pro- spliment that can be paid to his com If the Brittish motor indus-blems in locomotion for
city petitors that the British manufac-try is left alone it сли main-streets. We shall soon be able to turers has been spurred to raise the tain
and increase H own fold them up upon reaching our standard of values to an extrnori- progressive success along Ines that destination, like a camp stool and During the first half of this year foary degree. Progress in design have been rendered possible under mark them a small alot while 15.860 fewer foreign motorcars and has been possible to introduce not-conditions which have proved to be we shop as umbrellas are
hasals were imported into Britainable improvements and at the saunes definitely beneficial to the manu-checked on rainy days at the) than during the correspond time to reduce prices,
facturer and the user. The duty on entrance to Fifth Avenue salona. ing period of 1929. Reference It is interesting to note that imported ears has no had the effect in the Ministry of Transport re British manufacturers have led the of raising the prices of British turna relating to new cara register way in two extreme directions--in vehicles, nor has it resulted in mur- od for the find time showa that durs passiding the public with the highly chasers being denied the benefit
of ing the same pred there were efficient small motorear and at the flower costs of production brought 8362 fewer cars registered com, opposite extreme in the production about by improved methods of pared with the first six months of of The heavier public-service manufacture. In the one direction. vehicle. There can be doubt there are actually lower prices, and This would appear to be rather a; that in the design, manufacture and in the other rather than any lower Aerious discrepsincy, pointing to aequipment of motor coaches and ing of the standad of quality, definits set-back In trade; and, commercial-gonda` vehicles the Bri-
ith motor industry has indeed, it has been referred to as though it indiented a loss to the, muiding lead,
Turning to overseas markets, it units, British industry. Close examina- ¦ All that is required is an extend has to be confessed that the situa tion of the Matisties, however, period of freedom from the in-tion is not yet satisfactory.
Our reveals that the teeline representa; ter whole of the overseas markets exports of all cases of motor almost entirely a fall in the demand is valy an infinitesimal contribu-vehicles for the six months to thet for the foreign product, and points tion. The latest returns for Octo-end, of June were lower this year to the fact that without doubt there her show that for
the ten than last by £151,849, and when it is an increasing demand
in the months the value of our total ex-is pointed out that motorcars, home market for British-nady
ports of motor vehicles and parts classis and parts to the value of vehicles
is in excess of the value of our im- £2,098,537 went to the Irish Free perts hy about £4,000,000,
State, it will be seen that the rest In this direction there is an in-of the world took cars to the value creasing call for much prenter effort of only £1,686,041.--The Motor.
1929,
This increase in the sale of new British cars has been as marked n feature of each month's r urus of
X rom-
Overseas Trade,
U. S. MOTOR TRADE.
In September the output of vehicles in the United tr States was 222,031 units, which compares with 223,048 for August and 416.912 for September, 1929. For the nine months' perfod there has been a decrease of 1,712,932
REVOKES 542 LICENSES.
In
G.
three months, Harold Hoffman commissioner of Motor, Vehicles in New Jersey, revoked the licenses of 542 automobile drivers for having driven their ears while under the influence of liquor.
70 HORSEPOWER
114-INCH WHEELBASE, AND
STUDEBAKER
THE
QUALITY
HERE are certain mator car features which unmistakably indicate quality, and this Studebaker Six has them in greater abundance than such a price has ever commanded. Its 70-horsepower engine is the most powerful in any car in its price class! It is roomier and more comfortable because of its 114-inch wheelbase. A trial run today will convince you that the Studebaker Six is botter in quality and a bigger value than you think possible-evan from the resources and 78-year-old reputation of Studebaker.
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ACT
A
SPECIAL
OF REVIEW
THE
CARS DISPLAYED
AT
THE
NEW YORK
SHOW.
More
Power, Freewheeling, Aluminum
Engine, Sleeker
Stronger
Bodies
1931 Feature
Autos.
Auburn's sweeping front.
dows
Willys Six Victoria, Coise,
DARTHWOR: longer
Cadillac
12
ensier
new
body
31
Hudson Great Eight.
more
Oldsmobile Standard Sedan,
free-
hood double-drop frame: easier starting.
styles; new insignia crest; greater]
motor; torsioual vibration exhaust manifolding; increased
Oakland Sport Coupe. By James F. Donahue, for the Chevrolet Three new models power; increased cylinder bore
smper; new clutch; double-drop engine power; new type vibration Hongkong Telegraph.]
besides eight previously an- and compression ratio; new crank-
increased New York, Jan. 5.--Better look umed;
wheelbase: shaft impulse neutralizer; changed all models, sixes and eights; lower frame; increased horsepower; and damper: quieter four-speed trans- sion; perfected twin-plate clutch; ing automobiles, with additional larger bodies; insulated fra gear ratio; oval instrument panel. prices; earburetor intake silencer: twin-carburetion in the two twin- mission: expansion chamber in all oll tubes eliminated inside the
haust nolec; automatic chassis substituted, steering: Dodge: New six and eight-in-new steering development: radin- ignition eight; also a straight motor exhaust line reducing er crankcase, and new olling system and six. and improved engineering compartment;
clutch more durable
quieter line model: Eight's wheelbase ter oil cooling system: double
Studebaker: Extends Oakland
Synchro- lubrication: new shock absorbers; -Pontine: - features, yet generally lower in DEN
inches; double down-draft carburetion; special mesh transmission; rubber insula- metal spring covers; self-adjust wheeling in all models; both sixes price, marked the opening Satur- transmission; strengthened frame increased four
radiator: increased rentre drop frame: adjustable body insulation; 26 body types,
incorporating tion: carburetor intake silencer; ing shackle bolta; new steering and eights. Sixes feature double- day of the 1931 Automobile Show improved
La Salle--Y-R driver vision; slanted windshield: front sent; increased bore; air
pistons: inbuilt wheel; new fuel pump said to end drop frame; engine vibration electro-plated at Grand Central Palace.
choke intake silencer;
semi-automatic fuel many Cadillac V-8 features: lower adiutor screens: increased brak gasoline boiling: body lines alter- damper: Among the novelties, this year, new valve push rods; more rigid cleaner
body Kreater power:
slightly:
greatly positive lubricating ed
control; lines are long and sweep- pump; easier steering: eight body prices: are a new low-priced six, the Dej frame; lower
Ing. Eights, in 22 models, about V-12, and V-16| styles.
follows somewhat speed; raised gear ratios; earing area; Six
Peerless:New de luxe line; same 18 Vaux; adoption of freewheeling,
introduced last July,
high
turbulence besides Studebaker, by Hupmobile shown at lowest prices in past body lines of eight; engine power, buretor intake muffler; vibration system; stronger frames; rubber strengthened.
-8 features lower increased;
Improved improved by hore greater
new steering system; shackle bushings, eliminating 12
horsepower: Lincoln and Auburn; an aluminum years.
improved r
brakes; synchro-mesh chassis lubricating points; cross-greater
now air deflector: carburetor intake adjustable front seat; easier stroke: longer wheelbase: four body 16-cylinder engine by Marmon;
flow radiator; lower prices; longer four speed transmission; adjusintile front
thermostatically-con- Fontine, body stylen,
vibration dumper; radiator shield; silencer; wheel-bane on spring lubrica-i longer, wider and stronger bodies, steering; constant
Franklin:-Lower prices; 100 seat. tion: carburetor intake muffler:
Oldsmobile:Lower prices; new inside sun visor: single exterior trolled generator to preventing and generally lower prices)
radiator screen cover; and rubber horsepower engine; improved
Marmon:Sixteen-cylinder all-
lines; down-draft carb
aft carburetion and colour: finger tip
control. throughout.
battery over-charging; improved damper; power; vibration
improved Plymouth-Increased and
systems; aluminum, 200-horsepower V-type Outstanding features of the new insulation. V-12 and V-16 possedal cooling
fuel steering intake improved acceleration; new carburetor same mechanical features except Improved lubrication; increased engine operating on one crank manifolding: synchro-mesh trans-
Willye and Willys-knight: in few details. V-12 body follows trend: airplane streamlining: shaft; duplex down-draft! mission;
onc
Insulation; new und water pumps; now carburetor Auburn-Free wheeling and V. Both "12" and "20" easier steering; inside san visors: carburetor:
special twin-plate Bilencer; chassis ineul silent-mesh synchronized tran
clutch:
type body construction; increased jet, inlet valves and camshaft: Wider tread; lower prices; double- modulator: classis. feature carburetor mission; sturdier bridge se mufflers; synchro-incah non-clash-absorbers;
toralonal vibration increased bruke horaopower; cloe drop frames; longer wheel base; staggered Jouvres;
ateering: duo-servo hornopower; frams construction: automatic
alfateci rear axle: larger fuel. chassia lubrication; lower bodies; 15
has roomier front seat: generator control,] Hudson-Easex-Larger engine and full pressure lubrication; arrangement of of pump; im-style and construction.
Reo: New type fender con- tank; anti-skid braking member:, wider tread; Binaller wheels; less thermostatic
front spring design; improved struction and body design; adjust new oll distributing system; now pedal effort in braking: dash-thermostatic crankcane ventilation bore on each; more power; easter eight body styles; prices below proved crankcase ventilation: new
1 able front seat; easier steering; ofl rings; now carburetor; new controlled starter; engine of control.
starting through heated riser: $5,000, De Soto Eight: More power, Improved all cooling: radiator Nash-Lower prices; helical teering; six body styles.
alanting wind- Packard: Eleven body types in redesigned, transmission; nine- fender shape; larger, bore and power; new lype
crankshaft vibration ebfeld; optional gear ratios and carburetor;, new body and radiator acceleration, spoed; bore enlarged; grills; strengthened chassis frame gear transmission for easy, quiet linas; door panels higher: win our ratio changed; slender radia- and Lodies; direct oil pumping: shifting; automatic chassis lubri- new combined custom and de luxe bearing
for profile; longer hood.
roomer bodies: modernistic design..cation; down-draft enrburetor line, at about $1,000 less than damper; reduced fuel and oli con- paint jobs; new arrangement of
Hupmobile :--Free wheeling on high compression-high turbulence former price; naw Intake and sumption: silent shift transmis-hood louvres.
ears are:
transmission.
V-16
De Soto Six:-Lower
intake
intuko hot air deflector; improved shocking four-wheel brakes; dumper; new type platon; new trie gasoline gauge; new body fuel pump replaces vacuum tank;
barty;
ANB!
Front view of Dodge 6 Sedan.
Franklin De Luxe five-passenger sedan.
Hupmobile, Series "H," seven-passenger sedan.
Mormon, 16-cylinder, close coupled sidan.