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BRITISH CYCLES

SUPREME.

STEADILY RISING EXPORTS.

OLYMPIA 'SHOW OPENED.

(BRITYAN, WINĖLESS SERVIC

Sir

RUGBY, Nov. 6th. William Joynson Hicks, Home Secretary, opened the Cycls and Motor Cycle Show at Olympia to-day.

He said the motor-cycle industry was one of the few bright spots io British trade at present, In

1925, Britain exported 40,000 molor-cycles, in 1907 52,600, and in the first nine months of this year just under 50,000.

To regard to what were termed "push bicycles," we exported in

so far this year 245,50

Increasing - Bales, -

Production was consistently go- ing up, and this year at least 190,000 motor-cycles and 800,000 pedal cycles would be made.

Imports were negligible, which showed how the British cycle in- dustry was suprema.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th, 1928.

MAY NOT BE HELD NEXT

YEAR.

MOTOR SHOW PROBLEM. port. It was largely through the the yearly issue of new models and initiative of the Motor that price lists, often at an unsuitabla this form of outdoor show was time, and if there were no show, atarted in England, though they cars could be allowed to evolve had been held for some years on the ❘ socihly, models and prices being Continent, where they have become changed only when really necessary, popular events at many resoriL In America the motor show i

At the Southport Concouri held in January and new modeli

ara brought out at mid-summer. d'Elegance a leading agent id that if they could have four such events in the year they could dis pense with the Motor Show, and that as far as he, as an agent, was concerned, he would be well pleased. This seemed to be the general opinion among agents, but some of in doubt the manufacturers were

The Motor Show, which opened "Push Bike" TA Asia.

at Olympia, London, recently, may All over Asia and Africa native be the last to be held in England. races were taking to the push

The motor trade is divided as to bicycle." A market was there by the hundred million. He suggest the advisability of holding the show ed more and more organisation of in future, sad at a recent meeting these markets, which would not

of the Council of the Society of only be prontable to cycle manu- facturers, but give more employ-Motor Manufacturers and Traders ment to the workers of the Mid- it was decided to obtain the views of the agents, through the Motor Agents' Association."

lands,

The show provides, indeed, are markable example of the tremen- dous strides made by the motor eycle industry. At one extreme are motorcycles costing £200, of superb mechanical engineering and design guaranteed to travel at 100 miles per hour. At the other extreme, is A machine costing £ only, but a very fine one evea at that figure.

on the question.

The case for the Mator- Show that it acts as an incentive to buy era. The display of cars often en- The agents voted strongly incourages a hesitant buyer. On the favour of dropping the show, but other hand, often it bolds up buy the matter is in abeyance pending At other times of the year, a general meeting of the manufae particularly just before the Show,

and brings orders with a rush in turers' society.

A factor that has strongly instead of distributing them evenly fluenced many people, in the trade throughout the year.

New Models Every Year. during the past year has been the

It might be possible to hold the how every two years, as the Com mercial Motor Vehicle Show is held. For this year. the motor-cycle show has been dropped.

MY TEN COMMANDMENTS OF MOTORING.

[Br THE EARL OF COTTENHAM, THE FAMOUS MOTORIST-]

I-Umcantrato always on. " what you

Ara doing.

In this, the first and most import- ant commandment for driving, are

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Cutting in may be safe with.

a good driver or dangerous with a summed up the remaining nine. As bad driver; but it is always had It causes the opposing

If the Motor Show were dropped it is the very essence of skill and manners. it would be greatly missed by the safety it may be stretched to in trafic to slow up when the right public. At the Show the prospecclude any number of rules and re- of road is theirs. When meeting or tive buyer has an opportunity of seeing all the cars grouped under Fulations for safe conduct on the when being overtaken, always give

the other . Without it there can be no give it promptly. ultimate skill, no courtesy to other travellers, no true security for man

one roof.

The Motor Show at Olympia was

started many years ago as a private enterprise and was taken under the wing of the S.M.M.T. only when it had become a succes.

Cars entered by the trade at a Concours d'Elegance can, of course, be sold, and both at Southport and From the manufacturers' point of Bournemouth manufacturers book

1995 276,000, in 1997 283,000, and In between, are machines adapted success of the Concours d'Elegant view the Motor Show necessitates ed many orders,

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to all tastes and purses

at Bournemouth and that at South-

TATEMENT

ST

OF FACTS

Willys-Overland is one of the three largest motor car manufacturers in the world

Willys-Overland on July 2nd this year built its two-millionth motor car.

Willys-Overland was the fourth manufacturer to pass the two-millionth mark.

Willys-Overland is the third manufacturer that has ever built more than 40,000 cars in one month.

Willys-Overland sold more cars in the first six months of 1928 than in the entire year of 1927.

Willys-Overland sales continue to beat all previous records, making this the greatest year in Willys-Overland's 20-year existence.

It is worth your while to investigate the cars that are meeting with such overwhelming en- thusiasm throughout the world.

Distributors for Hong Kong and S. China :

GILMAN & CO., LTD. HONG KONG AND SHANGHAI BANK BUILDING.

TEL. C. 290,

Service:

‘DURO" MOTOR CO., LÄD.

WILLYS OVERLAND FINE

NATHAN ROAD KOWLOON.

TEL. K. 226.

MOTOR CARS

road.

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"his road and

VIL-Brake early and - firmly, but not saragely. Some motorists seem afraid to

Each corner is a problem. Every use their brakes. Other brako in gear change is à test. Cross-roads herce spasms. The first type, usual and children are potential dangers. ly with top gear engaged, have Greasy surfaces are examinations little control over their cars. The driving skill None of these second type ruin their tyres and problems, tests, or dangers can be trakes on a dry road, and are ask. solved, passed, or avoided efficiently without concentration. It is the ing for manslaughter or suicide on Alpha and Omegn of good driving. a wet one.

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K-Show courtesy

to other travellers,

Consideration costs nothing in

VII.-When in doubt 'change down. This commandment is comple

time or effort. It means a lot to mentary to the preceding one. Its cyclists, pedestrians, and fellow usefulness is apparent without motorists. It means more to those effort. who ride or drive horses, and to those in charge of children. Time so lost is easily regained on open bits of read.

Oa drive from London to Edin burgh a motorist can show courtesy to hundreds of people. He can leave in their minds the impression that driving manne?s are improv ing.

There is something rather nice in

་་,,་ doing that.

III-Do not use your horn

For a greasy corner, ad unknown hill, a blind cross-road or difficult traffic na indirect gear gives better braking or quicker acceleration cut of harm's way. Strange though it may нест, more accidents are avoided by intelligent use of the gear-box, than by panic-stricken Application of the brakes.

IX.-Dip or dim your head- lights but never black out."

To dip or dim is helpful to others it is courteous. To "black-out"

needlessly or aggressively. This is another example of road is to risk manslaughter with its courtesy frequently forgotten or inevitable remorse.

sary ones.

unrecognised. There are enough The eye cannot adjust itself quick- noises to-day without the unnecesly enough to the dim light of side lamps after the searchlight effect of headlamps. The car is moving into a wall of blackness and appal ling risk.

Use a loud horn in the country for corners or for overtaking: but use a soft pleasant horn in towns and villages. Headlights are more often than not sufficient warning in the country at night.

If the other car fails to dip or dim, look at the side of the road- not at the oncoming lights,

X.--Never drive a strange car, OT an inefficient" car, fast. Use your speed in safe places.

IV.-When it is necessary to signal, do to clearly and in plenty of time. An unnecessary signal is an annoy-

The first part of this command- ance to other people and a waste! ment needs no explanation. Any of time. A last-minute signal is one who drives fast on an un useless. Az unorthodox signal is familiar car or one which needs dangerous and stupid, while a good overhauling, is taking an unneces early signal is a great factor in road

Bary risk. safety.

V.-Do not overtake another car on stop your own on & corner. This advice has been given so many times that perhaps it is in danger of losing its force. Yes people commit this desperate indis cretion every day.

Corners should be left clear and must be treated with respect. This is one of the cardinal point of driv. ing.

MOTOR-CARS IN GREAT BRITAIN.

EFFECT OF HIGH RUNNING COSTS.

The Society of Motor Manufac turers and Traders forecasts further developments in the motor-car trade. In its booklet issued on the eve of the Motor Exhibition, the society atatea that in 1928 it is safe to take all incomes above £400

The second part resolves itself thus. Go a little faster than usual on straight or safe bits of roads, but go a little more slowly through towns and villages, past cross-roads and turnings.

Change down little more often than usual, Make more use of the acceleration of your CAT. In this way you will get about just as quickly if not more quickly, and you will be a better and a safer driver.

WOMAN'S CAR DASH DOWN AFRICA. CHARGE INTO LIONS WITH BLAZING HEADLIGHTS.

JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 8th. dash down the length of Africa was The story of a woman's motor

revealed to-day with the arrival here of Gerry Bower in a Chrysler Sedan after a record journey,

Mr. Bower parted from his wife

a year as representing potential in Paris, the intention "being that ownership of one car.

she should travel to South Africa "There were 692,586 incotties he- by steamer. But on his arrival at tween £100 and £2,000, and 93,005 Cairo,, he discovered that his wife was awaiting him, having hurried over £2,000 (assumed to be poten

accompany

tial owners of two cara).That by air, sad she calmly announced

her determination to would give a total potential owner- ship of 878,716. With the develop. him. ment of the "baby" car, many The two accordingly set off with persons with incomes less than out any other companion and suc- £2,000-per BELUM were running ceeded in travelling from Mongallo, two cars. Cars licensed as private on the Nile, to Johannesburg in cars were being run by business ten days. Mrs. Bower several firs All these items might in times prevented disaster by awak crease the present potential owner. ening her husband, who frequently ship to 930,000,' or even 1,00,000. fell asleep at the wheel. She shot

The number of cars in use reach. a magnificent lion en route. ed 787,000 in 1997, and will be 900,000 in 1928. It is contended; that "It is maintenance costs, particularly garaging and taxation, that in this country are keeping the motor-car beyond the reach of

After a quick breakfast in Johan income classes which in the U.S.A. nesburg Mr. and Mrs. Bower. Australia, and New Zealand are hastened on in an endeavour to able to run cars." In the absence complete the journey from the Nile of determined efforts to reduce to Cape Town in twelve days, these running costs, only a small which equals the times of many

aeroplanes,

Elvalling Aeroplane Time.

On another occasion three Lions disputed the right of way but fled when the car charged them with headlights blazing.

annual increase in the number of registrations can be looked for after 1920, and even this increase would "It was a wonderful experience, fluctuate with the general level of and I wouldn't have missed it for anything," said Mrs. Bower, The prosperity.

bath,"

It is stated that the car-purchas only thing I really missed was a ing power of a given income has increased owing to the reduced.

London,

initial cost of cars and the spread German in every 230.2. The Italisa of hire purchase. There is one figure it one in 352.3 motor vehicle in the United King In September, 1927, there were dom for every 36,6-persons, and 800,112 private cars in Great Britain one private car for every 55.9 per- and Northern Ireland, sons. In the United States there came first, with 81,001; and York is a private car to every 5.8 pershire was next, with 67,071, The Bons. One white person in every total for Scotland was 64,439. 11 in New Zealand owns a car, and There were 13,502 in Northern

person in every 11.5 in Ireland.

one

Canada. Only one Frenchman in Of the 133,343 street accidents in every 60.8 has a car, and only one Great Britain in 1997, 45,190 were (Dontinued at foot of next column.) in the Metropolitan Police district.