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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.

Firestone

TYRE AUTHORITY in this Locality-

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We, the Firestone tyre dealer in this locality, have been especially chosen for our knowledge of tyres and our ability to render service, beyond the ordin- ary meaning of the word. We make it our business to provide better tyre values and see to it that they give motorists extra mileage for the money. You can safely trust in our hands all the details of service, such as fitting, inflation, inspection and necessary repairs. Pull up some day for a friendly chat on tyre economy, and Firestone quality.

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33, Wong Nei Chung Road. 33, Des Voeux Road Central.

WOMEN ARË MOTOR- WISE.

Chrysler Official on Sales Increase. "Reports from dealers have been indicating for some time that noticeably large proportion of all new Chryslers sold are going to feminine drivers," sald J. W. Frazer, Chrysler Sales Manager, in a recent statement:

SATURDAY, JULY 14, 1928.

MOTOR NOTES FROM GREAT BRITAIN.

Latest News "from Home:

Some Useful Hints.

MILES PER GALLON, parfortly, the pistons should be tight and permit no leak, tho battery must be woll charged, the cooling system must be in good condition, although the engine London, Jung 14. |cently been announced that huge or-

The interest and boast of motor-must be at efficient heat, and the The tremendous amount of motor ders have been received for next ists lies most prominently in the brakes mustn't drag. traffic on the roads of Britain dur-season's requirements from Morris mileage obtained for each gallon Every moving part of the car ing the Whitsuntide holidays afford-Motors and the Wolseley Co.

of gasoline.

must be well lubricated to permit ed ample proof of the over increas S. Smith and Son's factory at

But it isn't the motor alone that easy action, and the pil gauge ing popularity of motoring through-Cricklewood, too, is very busy turn- out the country. By means of ing out the wide range of access to account for economic fuel should show a steady flow of oil in statistics recorded by the Auto-sories and instruments for which it consumption. The manner of the crankcase. mobile Association, it is possible to is well known. An ingenious dash-driving has almost as important obtain an idea of the vast service board fitting for the motorist who a part to play.

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Under such ideal, conditions the compression of the ongine will be at, its most efficient point la all'

carried out by this organisation is also cigarette smoker is the On a long trip the man who cylinders and will therefore make

and, at the same time, better to ap-1 Smith Cigarette Deliverer. By preciate the truly colossal number simply lowering a spring shutter, koops, to a steady pace of about the best possible use of all the of vehides using the roads to-day, cigarette is delivered and as a 30 or 85 miles ph hour will be cer-fuel provided. Compression is lost The records received from A.A. supply of ten is hold, it will be tain of the most oficient fuel con- mostly through leaky pistons, road patrols show that they assist found decidedly useful by drivers. sumption-provided, of course, his valves or spark plugs. There ed bembers ob 270,702 pccasions. KLC. Auge which are, of course, engine is up to snuff mechanically, fore all these must be tight and Of this total, 262,827 were in poiso handled by this firm continue Motors, are designed for post cco. in the best condition. nexion with requests for road direc-on their triumphant way. As pomical ubs at this ephod, and

Éven-thon mileage might be re- tions and information; 5.852 mom-showing how extensively they are when they go slower or faster, bera recolved assistance following atted it is noteworthy that at the there is waste in unburned fuel or duced if there is lack of co-opera-" breakdowns, and running supplies Whit Monday meeting at Brook-in extra power to overcome wind tion from the driver. The greater were obtained for 2,225 drivers, of lands ILG. plugs were used by resistance.

the speed of the car the greater.

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stranded cars and motor cycles. the winners of every race except Ability of gauge distances, to the wind resistance and the more The night service assisted nearly one and by the lat, 2nd and 3rd slow down in high long enough to the engine has to work to regist 2,000 members driving after the winners of seven races. Further, allow for pickup, also in high, that extra force. Therefore, the uzual hours.

Kaye Don, who put up such a when a signal is about to change speed of 30 to 35 miles an hour Of particular interest, by the splendid performance with his froth red to green, to avoid shifting is recommended as most economi- way, to motorists proposing to ex-Sunbeam of 131.76 m.p.h. for one gears, to use the brakes advlandly, cal, plore Europe is the new book by lap in the Gold Star race used to maintain a steady fow of fuel The driver can help the motor Mr. Charles Freeston, The Cream K.L.G.'s.

are important considerations in additionally by coasting when of Europe for the Moturist," pub- lished by the A.A. The author has About Cycles and Motor Cycles. the effort to raise a car's mileage going down hill and, on approach- ing a heavy grade, oblalning what is probably nh unequalled "There has been a remarkable re-

All this depends on the driver. sufficient momentum to carry him. knowleder of continental motoring,vival in pedal cycling quite recently,

up all the way if possible; in order and, in his 'latest Book, passes on At the end of the war cycling was to the reader details of most at- at a low cbb; this was followed by buretor has to be adjusted proper-a lower gear. Use of lower gear On the part of the motor, the car- not to be obliged to shift to tractive routes, plentifully illustrata emall increase in the number of

to the maximum.

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ed by maps and photographs. enthusiasts up to 1923, in 1924 ly for summer driving, the spark reduces the mileage accordingly, Years of Good Bervice. there was a considerable increase plugs have to be clean and the for the engine has to run much Quite an important event in the and then again a quiet period until points properly set, the timing has faster in low than in high gear. motor Industry is the coming of age the beginning of the present year to be exact, the valves should seat

There is no necessity for using of the Hillman Motor Car Co., which has been marked by great which was founded in 1907 and ac-activity. The figures for 1027 back. These rear trunnions are the choke in warm weather, even tually entered its first car for the show that 283,268 cycles were ex-encased in rubber and halted to in starting. Use of this valve Tourist Trophy Race in the Isle ported as against imports of 1,054. brackets hung below the frame, means sometimes a 100 per cent.. The makars of New Hudson so that the effects of frame dis-increase in fuel consumption for. of Man in which it made a record lap. After 21 years of almost dally bicycles report that the demand tortion are unlikely to be transmit the time the choko la applied.

The spark, also, should not ba use the car is still in good running shows no diminution and large or-ted to the engine, clutch and gear order, a fact which speaks well for ders continue to reach the factory box and the rubber tends to damp retarded: Retarding the "spark the design and the materials used both from the home and overseas out small vibrations. The rear-leaves no time for the entire mix- most brakes are worked by pedal ture to burn or explode, and there- in its construction. It is a far cry markets.

by With regard to the firm's motor assisted

Westinghouse fore reducos power and mileage. ~ to the latest Hillman production, known as the Segrave model, which cycles the 1928 models dave won vacuum servo. The new vehicle More gas has to be fed into the under the auspices of Rootes Ltd., general approval on account of their is designed to carry from 14 to 20 cylinders to make up for a retard- the world exporters, is now being road holding qualities at high passengers."

ed spark. supplied to a number of Overseas speeds. An exceptionally low rid- ing position and consequent low

users.

This attractive car, based on the centre of gravity and the provision Hillman Fourteen chassis, is con- of a very efficient steering damper structed on the Weymann principle combine to give'grent stubility. Of with only a single wide door on particular importance to overseas each side of the Coupe body. Its users are the methods of protecting lines are very taking and suggest the working parts from dust, both its sporting character. It will do in the OR.V. and side valve well over 60 m.p.k., and is equip models. ped with Dewandre vaccum servo brakes.

Commercial Vehicles Activities. Long service has ever

The Royal Agricultural Society's been characteristic of Brillsh cars and Show which is being helt at Not- numerous examples of veterantingham in July will give comnier- vehicles which have prodigious cial vehicle manufacturers an op mileages to their credit and are portunity of exhibiting before the: still going well keep coming to public, for there is, of course, not light. A doctor owner of a 15-to be an exhibition for this class of at Olympia this year. year old Wolseley, for instance, has chicle now completed well over 150,000 Among the firme showing at Not- miles in the course of which he has tingham will be Dennis ftros,, the never once been held up by reason Albion Co. and Leyland Motors of engine trouble or other mechani- whose exhibits will be examined

with interest.

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Dennis Brother have acquired an In the course of their ordinary duties members of the staffs of enviable reputation for enterprise,. technical journals handle a large for their name is linked up with a number of different cars and thus umber of important steps in the the opinions they form are worthy evolution of motor transport. In of careful consideration. "The 1904, for instance, a Dennia was

embodying Motor," for example, has been using the first bus They are bought either directly a 14-48 h.p. Talbot Weymani drive to be put into service in by women for their own use) as Saloon for neveral months, and has London and to-day this form of presents from male members of issued a critical report after 5,000|final drive is to be found on every the family, in line with the grow-miles' test. This report emphasises bus operating in the Metropolitan - ing custom of having a second car the comfort given by the Talbot in uren. Some three years Ago a in the garage for the women folks. long distance travelling and say Dennis was the first bus shod with This second car habit, I believe, that it would be difficult to find a pneumatic tyres to be passed by accounts to a very large extent for driving position which is better Scotland Yard for general service the popularity our 52' and '02' and there are certainly few which

when many In London, since models are enjoying, the roadsters, are as good. The car is very pleathers have joined the pioneer. coupes and coaches in these sant to handle owing to its suspen- modals being especially popular sion and road holding qualities. Again in 1926, it was the Guildford with women driveré.

The engine, of course, is a six cylin. Arm which supplied the first bus. "Autarobile dealers used to sayder unit with overhead valves and, Atted with 4-wheel brakes to be that women were moved by style in the words of "The Motor" "is approved for London in their preference for cars. This above the average in silence and Their financial history is a won- is still true. The bright colours smooth running even, at its maxi-derful record of prosperity of of this year's Chryelers have un- mum snced." There are four which fortunate shareholders must doubtedly played a large part in speeds and the gear ratios have indeed be proud. fertinine selection, as have also been very well chosen. their dashing lines, high grade up- holstery, and attractive interlor fittings.

But it is becoming more and more evident that women are

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In the Overseas Markets.

The Latest Jowett Production, A very fine repeat order has Although intended primarily for just been received by Leyland Mo- military use, the new Jowett recon-tors from South Africa. This naissance car will undoubtedly com- consists of the supply of 16 mend itself to transport users in

swayed nowadays by the same in- undeveloped districts owing to the Lions" for the Johannesburg fluences that decide men's choice ease with which it negotiates ob- Municipal Tramways to meet the of cars. They are getting to be stacles encountered on cross country growing demand for local trans- more motonwisu all the time. journeys. It has been designed to port as a result of the good aer- They still want snap and travel wherever a half-track or Vice given by earlier deliveries of style, probably just IS much multi-wieled vehicle can go, while the type.

ever before, but they are at the same time it has a good turn Owing to the steady demand for more apt to lift the hood now be of speed on the level. It is so con- Leyland vehicles in India the ore they buy-and they quite structed that the utmost uso is direct representation there has

MONET-GOYON MOTOR CYCLES Frequently know just what they made of its weight for adhesion been increased, Mr. J. Inmen

The following is the Proof of Quality of the above famous Motor Cycles:

RECENT VICTORIES (May 13th, 1928.) FRENCII TOURIST TROPHY-2004.800 Kilom. The race was held at MONTLERY TRACK with several competing machines,

174 cmc: 2 Entriés, 2 First Places (SOURDOT and HOMMAIRE) without Joss of one point, and performance superior than 250 cmo machine.

Handicap, for all Categories, won by SOUR- DOT, on M.-G. machine, without loss of points."

PRICE from H.K. $320 up. For particulars apply:—

46, Nathan Road, Kowloon.

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ought to find under it, too. They purposes and it performs equally Emery who was previously the are as well posted as many men on well on boggy land and rough company's branch manager In mechanical details, we find. They ground.

Auckland N.Z. is now in Bombay, insist on power, spoed and hand- Durip a recent demonstration, where he will act as assistant re- fing ease as motor car require the Jowett travelled with case at presentative to Mr. Rostron, the some 15 m.p.h. over drains and "Most women used to healtate holes, bushes and shrubs, over typi- representative in Calcutta.

Thornycroft vehicles are very before braving the risks of driving enl rough country, climbing, banks well known in the export marketa in congested streets but they are of 1 in 3 and even steeper. On a finding that 4h0 Infrequent rifle range it climbed up the back and therefore, the new six-wheel- necessity for shifting gears and the of the firing point and down the ed chassis driven by a B-cylinder speedy pick-up available in Chrys: other side without difficulty, taking engine and intended for passen- ler cars remove much of the danger trench with sloping sides of 5 and ger work is likely to be of more of traffic driving....

6 ft. with a 2 ft. wide bottom and than ordinary interest The 6- "Ease of parking also enables up again the other side without cylinder engine develops 00 b.h.n. them to drive right down town on hesitation.

at 1,500 rpm, and 'attention has shopping tours, while comfortably

been paid to the elimination of

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Safety First. postured seating arrangements; In In view of the crowded state of unnecessary weight, Duralumin the 52' and '62 cars make thee the roads and the many serious ac-onnecting rods and light alloy modela Ideal for longer trips by cidents in which injuries caused by pistons being employed. eliminating the fatigue formerly dying glass are recorded, more and system of engine suspension is in raulting from prolongd drives.

more attention is being paid to the accordance with the most modern "The combination of power, fitting of safety glass for wind-practice. A trunnion at the front speed and handling ease with style screeng and the windows of saloons. of the engine is bolted between and luxury of appelattiants offered as a result the various Triplex fac-two rubber pads to the foremost in Chrysler cars is unquestionably forfes are working at tremendons cross-member, while two trannions a leading factor. In the increased pressure in an endeavour to cope bolted to either side of Llis bell faminine demand evident in our with the rush of orders. It has ro-housing support the engine at tha heavy sales reports this season.”

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