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ROAD DIRECTION,

Compass Signs.

The German Automobile Club

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OF

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

SATURDAY 7th MAY, 1932.

Being The Official Organ of

THE HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

FUTURE ROADS.

THE

Will Cars be Fast

Enough for Them?

EXPERT'S VIEW.

Ronds will improve so rapidly in the next four years that cars will not be fast enough for them. Thla

turer.

BRITISH MOTOR INDUSTRY.

Popularity of Small

Cars.

The most interesting feature of British motor-car produc- tion in the steadily increasing popularity of low horse-power cars, and the view is held by an English authority that the present production year is going to be a small-car year.

New Small Modela.

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to Cut Costs!

The following is the actual text Mesaro. "compass signs," throughout Ger- of a letter received by many, by which every motorist will John 1. Thornycroft & Co., Limited. be enabled to find his way through- from one of their Buyers:- out the country without maps, "We thought you would be in- Every sign directing the traveller terested to know we recently re-

It is considered probable that to a certain city will be painted in turned to the Dunlop Rubber Co.. the name colour.

In 34 x 7 cover and tube, which is a possibility-In fact a warning the current production year may By amall cars is meant those of

a further Increase in the 16 horse-power and under. was removed from one of our fleet-advanced by Mr. Victor Riley, show Signs leading to Berlin, for of Thornycroft vehicles,

the well-known mater manufac-number of commercial cars, due the last annual motor show 12 instance, will be painted red and

This vehicle was put into ser-

to the continued growth of motor British manufacturers displayed white. Signs directing to Munich!

'bas transportation in competition small models, and five others added. will be blue with white script. Vice in 1928, and we estimate that

Unlikely as it may seem at the with the railways, and to the deve-new models to their small car Those leuling to Cologne and the cover ran 63.000 miles without Aachen will be white and black puncture.

moment, one has only to note thelopment of long-distance freight range, letters, and all signs lending to

We feel we must give credit for vast strides which have recently hauling by motor trucks.

But even the 15 horse-power car Busle will be

white a large share of what we know been wande in road construction to

The decrease in British motor is beginning to be considered a letters.

you will agree, is a splendid per-

realise that, before the century production last year was the re-For the last five years, in fact, high-powered motor in England. formance, to the smooth drive and excellent suspension system much older, almost every main roadsult of the general economic slump, the emphasis in the small car of your chassis, particularly as in Britain will be as wide and

aggravated by increase in the field has been on the nine horse- Thornycroft vehicles cover straight as the present arterial

prices of pétrol and oil, and the power vehicle, rather than the 10 same very bad roads daily,,

highways. When that time comes, imposition of income tax on a

to 15 horse-power engine. The mileage referred to is by 90 per cent. of cars will be too slow lower range of incomes which had The present tendency indicates

means an exceptional CRBC. for the roads, unless corresponding frequently been exempt.

On the that there will be an increased Since wo commenced to employ strides have been made in motor-other hand, British motor manu-sale of cars of not more than eight Thornycroft vehicles some yeare

horse-power, and a decline in the anticipating In- in-car design. we have considerably #go,

sale of higher-powered creased our average mileage per Provided that roads are wide and creased export sales, particularly Cars of 10 horse-power and lega

formed 45 tyre.

the of per cent. straight, and have a rough, non-in the Dominions. We would add that our Thorny-skid tarmac surface, speed is not The reason for the popularity of sales for the first few months eroft vehicles, continue to give dangerous in itself. Mr. Riley says: the

the prescut production year, British small car is to be of

which will end In September. most dependable service, and the

"Modern requirements call for found in the economic penalties those of 11 and 12 horse-power 13 older ones have very high mileages

imposed on high horse-power cars to their credit."

speed, but speed without anfety, in that country. To begin with per cent., and all others 42 per comfort and economy is useless, the British motorist has to pay cent. just as in the future safety, comfort 1 a horse-power (British Trea- and economy will be useless without sury rating) a year tax on his car. In addition, the lower petrol con- speed."

sumption and saving on the price It would be easy, of course, of tyres is a further stimulus to obtain the required speed of the the sale of small cars in Great future by using larger engines, but Britain. whether or no taxation is by horse- ! power, this must inevitably mean increased expense. No matter how fast our roads allow us to travel, the public, will always require

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During Dangerous

Rainy Weather.

Without tyres having a deep, heavy tread safe driving during rainy weather is virtually impos- sible. And this equipment must he on all four wheels to he pletely effective.

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Tyres which have become worn o that the treads are smooth, bia badly. Moreover, the loss of trac- tion because of smooth tyre treads is enormous, since the friction upon the roadway is reduced minimum.

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Deflating worn tyres in an effort to get better traction is unsafe and spoils the shoes. Although lack of maximum inflation does add slight- ly to the friction of worn tyres, tho practice invariably breaks down the sidewalls, creating added danger from blow-out, and otherwiso reducing the life of the tyre.

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and economy

the small high- officiency car is the obvious anewor to the demand. Those manufac-) turers who, like Mr. Riley, are doing all they can to make their producta more comfortable, eafer and faster, will reap the benefit of their foresight.

·EASIER MOTORING

DEVICES.

Automatic Action.

Improvements.

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For the last production year the figures were, respectively, 36, 17, and 47 per cent. Another indica- tion of the growth of small car sales in Great Britain is shown by the decline in the importation of cars into that country.

MORRIS-COWLEY SALES FEATURES.

BY W. M. W. THOMAS

The particular points of appeal special attention to the excellence which the Morris-Cowley range and completeness of the Morris- possesses beyond those of a general Cowley equipment, which includes nature, are unusually low first cost speedometer, clock, oll gauge, |for a full-size car developing 28 petrol gauge, automatic wind- B.H.C., economy of upkeep, un-screen wiper, two-level petrol tap, failing reliability, and excellence pressure chessia lubricating pump, of all round performance,

calormetor and wings, driving The low first coat does not in mirror, progressive shock absor any way signify that the models bers, spring gaiters, single bum- pers front and rear, electric horn, comprising the Morris-Cowley ventilator; electric lighting and range have been sacrificed in any starting, full five-lamp, five de- detail of structure or equipment tachable Magna wire wheels, five to this end. On the contrary, this Dunlop reinforced, cord balloon range is better designed, more tyres, toolbox and complete set of A BATTERY FILLER. carefully constructed, more com-tools, including tyre pump and pletely equipped, and built from jack. So complete is the equip- Half of the important functions botter materials than are many ment of the Morris-Cowley range formerly performed by the hands cars costing very much more. The that there is positively nothing of

they of the motor-car owner or his low figure at which

are a needful natura left for the owner chauffeur can now be done by offered to-day is the result of to buy. While the Morris-Cowley automatic devices built into the ear twelve years of concentrated is not a large car, its internal effort on the part of those respon body dimensions are on a generous The latest novelty is the auto-sible for their manufacture, and scale and so carefully proportioned matic battery flier, which keeps the electrolyte at its proper level in

itself.

the electric accumulator cells.

This device consists of three glass containers filled with distilled water, housed in a fitting under- neath the dashboard, from whence a flexible piping is connected to the Alling caps of the battery.

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to their car.

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of Intensive application that they provide a degree of specialised production methods on comfort for the occupants well the "flow" principle, together with above the average. Every m, lel facilities afforded for the is provided with adjustable seats purchase of high-class materials so that drivers of all staturs can in economical quantities.

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THIS WEEK'S LUCKY MOTORIST.

A free supply of Texaco motor Oll awaits the owner of the above car (No. 182) upon application to the Office of The Texas Company (China) Ltd.

The engine is a unit of proved facility of ontry is assured by efficiency and astounding relin- doors of ample width on all models. simple and robust nature, with all bility which has successfully with-

SAFETY GLASS.

Universal Use.

One of the most interesting

New York Automobile Show was

Eighteen of the 82 - Amerkan'

The advantages of non-tar tie-adjustments, both equalising and stood the onslaught of twelve ing chromium finish on the scoresoneral, conveniently grouped in As the liquid in the battery years of rivalry by other makes of simplicity of cleaning and ex- an necessible position. ovaporates, it is automatically re- without the slightest need for any cellence of appearance under all

The lightness of steering and placed from the glass container by basic alterations, sound proof of conditions should be drawn atton- means of the action of, the valve its outstanding excellence of de- tion to, as should the advantages simplicity of gear changing have developments revealed at the recent

sign, workmanship and material.

of Triplex safety glass to the per- ever been outstanding features of Its exceptional accessibility, case sonal safety of the passengers, Morris-Cowley, and in these two No longer need motorists inspect of maintenance, smoothness of while the permanency and attrae respects the present range le, if the widespread adoption of safety their batteries once a week with running, and economy, should be¿iveness of the cellulose finish can anything, superior to the tridt. Klaas as standard or optional equip this latest automatic device fitted particularly emphasised,

with advantage be brought to the tonal excellence achieved by the ment by automobile manufacturers. The sturdiness of every detail client's notice. An additional

These two fea- Morris-Cowley. Cars to-day require the minimum of the chassis construction on-safety feature is the easily con- of handling now that they have aures exceptional longevity and trolled dipping headlight matures make a special appeal to the automobile manufacturers exhibited "one-shot" lubrication and auto widely spaced attention periods, chanism, enabling the driver to prospective lady owner or to percars with safety glass as complete matic olling of the chassis, auto-while the long, gaiterod, semi-obviate dazzling oncoming traffic who are contemplating the equipment. In some instances the safety glass is standard, and the matic clutch withdrawing me- elliptic springs controlled by pro- while still retaining ample lumin-purchase of their first motorcar.

car can be bought only so equipped. chanism operated by the vacuum gressive shock absorbers of high ation of the near-side of the road If any proof is required of the In others it is optional equipment, produced by the engine, automatic efficiency, ably supported by the to make night travelling at rea- engine starting, and automatic generous upholstery of the bodysonable speeds a matter of por general suitability of the Morris at a slightly increased boat, "topping" of the battery as the provide a degree of riding comfort|fect safety.

Cowley: range to most every ro latest additions of these labour of an exceptionally high order.

Brake noise-whloh, Inciden-quirement of the average motorist, saving gadgets.

The wide range of attractive tally, is a proof of brake efficiency it is to be found in the vast quan faction. To the man of modest As some modern cars are fitted bodies of elegant and attractive rather than otherwise has been tity of Morris-Cowleys on the read means who must have, above all with all these automatic con- form offered should enable every obviated on the Morris Cowley by today, thousands of which have

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as a standard part of prospective owner's requirements providing the brakes with efficient seen many years, service and are things, a dependable car, their equipment, little is loft for to be met without difficulty, and silencing bands. The brake gear still running as well as ever, gly Morris-Cowley the motorist to do but drive.

must not forget to draw [is, in addition, of an exceptionally Fing their owners completo satis- fuldll his requiremen

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