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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.

THE NEW HUPMOBILES ARE EASILY IDENTIFIED

BY THESE FEATURES

A new conception of Roser design In the 103 horse- power Series 226 Hupmobile Sedan. Above the new airplane-type fastrement diela

A prominent identifying feature of the new Hupp Eights to the Cartouche

Headiator emblem);

Bmart new linee in HupmobBo'a new radiator,

An unusually wide front door provides unimpeded entrance and exit in the new Hupmobles; the new X-frame in the foundation of greater comfort; Hup mobile'e exclusive Chartla Tarelonal Stabilizor ellmi- nates front end shimmy, road creep and radiator- fender weYK

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1932.

THE MOTOR INDUSTRY OF GREAT BRITAIN.

Interesting Facts and Figures.

The Importance to which the. Prices compared with the Cost of Motor Industry of Great Britain Living, The result is to show that has reached, in a comparatively there has been a continuous drop short space of time, is abundantly in the retail price of vehicles ainco illustrated In the 1002 edition of 1922, which, bearing in mind: the "The Motor Industry of Great Bri- fact that the trend in vehicle design tain," recently published by the and construction is to include as Statistical Department of the B.M.standard many of the accessories and refinements which, a few years M.T.

The present edition indicates the ago, were either not available, or progress of the Industry up to the were only obtainable as "extras," end of 1931, and from the mass of illustrates that manufacturers have statistics contained therein some been Imbued with the policy of higest, degree of most interesting and striking in- giving. the formation is brought to light. efficiency at the minmum initial

In view of tho claim so often ad-outiny

Imports and Exports. vocated that road transport is in

That the Home Market is now effect subsidised by the fact that it

British does not pay proportionately for virtually assured to the the use of the public highway. It is Manufacturer is clearly proved by of more than usual interest to see the tables showing the Gross Im- that the average direct lox on all ports into the United Kingdom mechanically-propelled vehicles am- during 1931, and as compared with In 1025 these ounted, in 1981, to 212 168., whilst preceding years. the average tax per vehicle, in-Imports of private cars and chasals cluding petrol tax, amounted to no had increased to 42,748 at the time less than £20 85.

that the McKenna Dutles were re- The growing tendency to licence imposed, and since 1927, when the privato cars from quarter to total was 26,366 cars and chassis, quarter is illustrated by the fact there has been a steady decline in that the percentage of quarterly the volume of imports until for licenses Issued represented 40 per 11981 the total amounted to only cent. of those Issued in Great Bri- 3,130. On the commercial vehicle tain during 1931, as against 17.5 in side the gross imports, with chassle, motor which in 1926 amounted to 6.537, 1929. The number of vehicles in use in the United King-reaching 16,356 in 1929, dropped to dom as at September census. 1931, 1,679 in 1981. was 1,588,075, of which 1,108,716 represented private cars, 367,462 trucks, 89,182 hackneys.

Growing Output

The Tables dealing with the pro-

duction of Motor Vehicles in the

United Kingdom show how the Industry has grown within oven the last eight years. In 1928 the

SERVICE ABROAD.

Thornycroft Vehicles Gain Repeat Orders.

USED WORLD-WIDE.

There has of late been a wel- como revival of orders received from ovèracas for various types of Thornycroft motor vehicles, mainly for the Company's six- wheelers, which have earned such An excellent reputation for ser- vico overseas tu remoto districts where roads are bad or non- | existent.

Following satisfactory experi- ence by the Irak Petroleum Co., Ltd., with one of these 6-ton types, a repent, order was placed for 12 similar vehicles, with special trailers for transporting 40ft. pipes weighing approximately one ton each over desert country, in connexion with the laying of the now pipe line from the Irak oil fields to the Mediterranean coast. The Sudan Government have sent a ninth repeat order for Thornycroft 3%-ton six-wheelers to supplement their already large fleet of these employed for trans- port in their cotton fields of the Lower Sudan.

Similarly, the Louraco Marques Government Railways called for a further six 6-ton six-wheelers. and a welcome flow of new orders have arrived from the Company's

The Export position has natural-branches in India, South America. New Zealand and the Far East. ly been affected by the general economic position, but, in oll the

which are a happy indication of the Improving sales in oversens circumstances, it is a matter of

markets which has been ao lonz somo gratification to record that the Industry has virtually main- delayed. tained its position, the physical

volume of all motor vehicles export

fed having decreased from 1930 to 1931 by only 5,442, or 18.29 per

total production of vehicles was cent.

21 YEARS SERVICE.

With a view to ascertaining the

95,000 (of which 71,396 were The Motor Industry of Great private cars, and 23,004 wore com- Britain" (of which a copy is un-longevity of motor trucks, a well- mercial vehicles). By the end of closed herewith), deals with อ 1926 the total had risen to 198,000, variety of aspects connected with known British firm some months and at the end of Septembr, 1931, ithe Industry-Vehicles, Accer- ago broadcasted that a prize of It had reached 226,307 (cars 158,sories, Motor Spirit, Tyres, Marine 100 guineas would be awarded to 007, and commercial vehicles 87 Units, etc.--and forms an interest-the oldest of Its products still in 810). Despite continued

indus-ing and illustrativo guide to the trial depression it is not anticipat importance of the industry and its ed that sales of home-produced ramifications. vehicles in the United Kingdom

It is obtainable on application to will show a greater decrease In the Statistical Department of the 1932 than 4 por cent.

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Ltd.,.80, Pall Mall, London, S.W.1, price 2/6 net per copy.

Drop in Retail Prices An interesting tablo la that shewing an Index of Retail Vehicle

MOTOR CYCLING.

Reliability Trial.

a bit, pity I did not think of that before..

Whew! It's blowing a bit cold A Competitors Impres-now, Food Job I am warmly clad and gloved and can feel only that sions of a Kowloon deliciously refreshing tingle on my cheeks, good idea to open up the old lungs here, and give them a draught of oxygen. What's this an electric torch? ease her up a bit, although the open checkin some distance on, ah! & SECRET chock. I did not think the blighters would start so early, as soon as I get out of sight I will check up my time. Good well within the inime allowance, no marks lost yet, hope my team members are lucky.

At last! in five more minutes the Kowloon Motor Cycle reliability Trial will start. The last two

weeks have been spent in carnes preparation of the trusty biko digging out the carbon, Atting new plugs, lining up wheels, and taking the hobbles off the horses general. The old bike must wel

the trial

much as it does that turkish bath it has been so sadly in need of for

come

many moons past.

05

Hello! the first man-is' off, I lie number 11, so have ten ΠΟΡ minutes to wait. There are very few spectators; midnight calls only to the enthusiasts.. Have got everything, two spare plugs full set of tools, pump and pune ture outfit, watch corrected to chronometer, speedometer at zer and tank ful of petrol and fresh oil; must give the old bus

chance, 12 hours continual run ning with only one halt and wit that secret section too? I expect

Now the descent to Tai Po the engine won't jlb at that, no fear of oiling that plug either, the new

ings will see to that.

service in any part of the Empire. The, prizo has now been award- ed: the winning vehicle being a S-ton truck, put to work on English roads over 23 years ago. The machine had been in the con tinual service of an English carry- ing firm since December, 1908, and up to laat March, had been driven 397,873 miles.

The truck is ill in serviceable condition, and covers up to 75 miles daily.

when swinging round the corners in this darkness.

Through Tain Wan, Lai Chi Kok and up the Tai Po Road again. Thank Heavens that the organisers provided hot coffee at Castle Peak this trip.

Tai Po-Fanling-Au Tau, just past No 2 he must have a spot of bother. Castle Peak! Here we are, now for the hot coffee. "Morning chapa, morning, there are three other steaming coffee, Trial riders here drinking and chatting. The atmosphere is 020 of njeasant manliness, hard to find under other circumstances. move my sandwiches from my tool- box, and replenish my inner man. Great Scott' my ten minutes up al- rendy, hastily I gulp down my coffee and off again.

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First open check Tat Po, here we are. Might as well clock my watch with the Marshal's. What? 20 secs, fast already, those bless breakfast and during that time I One more round then back for ed Marshals with their $2.00 watches; spoke as thoug he could notice that there is only one retire- not be wrong either, and I havement from in front of me, and had my watch tested for nearly a riders are keeping their positions week, wont take any notice of him! pretty regular. Here we are Fanling cross roads, another open Castle Peak for the breakfast check what Time is it Marshal? stop. I feel sadly in need of my THE DRAGON MOTOR Eh! 40 secs, fast, well I'll be !!!

ene hours rest, and I have never speedometer is nearly a mile out there is plenty to cat, for the sake elt so ravenous beford, hone

It is a gradient of about ona in 10, and once through that three trust the Committee for that Shung Shui Road with no mile of the last men in. Breakiant Whats this? Policel what have stones I shall be well out over and there is a hasty dive to I done? Oh brake test, a aigh o my reckoning. Must be the the Marshal for particulars of that relief for my past misdeeds stil: vibration of the bike, that is secret section. Oh so that's where remaining undetected. Braker making the watch fast. funny it is, I've never been up there be O.K. Number 10 is off and I am

ow I think of these things fore, wonder what it is like, never on the starting line. The starte

now. Castle Penk in view, that mind best to wait and sce. Mr. Way gives a grunt and are wonderful rond with Its wonderful- Timo is nearly up now, and there you OK. he la more amiable after ly banked corners, a Motor Cyclist's is the re-start Feet up and Accel-. breakfast. Thirty seconds to ge heaven. Shall stop here for aloration test. Ready, Go, will sho and the engine ticking over, then smoke, and then I can open her up do it, one hefty kick on the kick GOI and I am off, but not with r a bit and give the old bus her head, startor, POP, BANG, she's off rear, this is not a race unfortun- miles away from a check here any "Guess I was four seconds to the ately, but merely a twenty-four way.

good there," a few yards on and M.P.H. My bus gives a grunt o Gosh! Where are those matches, stop on the hill for the re-start test. disgust. A 500 c.c. O.H‚V., Sport every pocket full of spannars, and "Are you ready" aaya Mr. Rogers Model finds some dificulty with pluge etc, for I have packed my our starter with a smile (evidently Its 4.77 top gear at this speedscious tool bar full with sand be has had his breakfast), however a "spot" of retard, which wiches. Ah! here we are. I'll I get the starting signal, and while not doing the "Mag" any fand for my smoke and give my drop in the clutch, with the en- good helps to keep her down. squatter a rest. Hello here they glas screaming. A bit tough Past Sham Sul Po and up the come, back along the dead straight on the gear box but to get up that Talpo Road, change into accond stretch, I can aco half a dozen head-Incline in. five seconds, theno here and advance that "Mag", lights stendily approaching, I measures must be adopted. Up Seem to be losing a bit of speer switch on my lights just in case we go, had foot up within two with all these corners, never did they should barge into my machine, yards and think I made good |like this section of road.

Ahi the first man has seon me, but time.

Whats that? No. 12 bas passo why is he stopping; Oh! trouble, "One more round and that in me, am I behind time already, 24 no fear, thanks very much, all O.K. brond day-light. the numbers M.P.II. means one mile every 24 With a right Ho, ha in off again, a seem to be a bit scattered now, minutos, eight miles should read good scout that. To bo rure ahora wa nem neain Kowlcon Point. twenty minutes, dorn my elabor- Įmotor bike does make a anarteman Anothor Trial over, with the ex- ato chart! only reads in tena of out of a chap. The second, the ception of the renowned steak and miles, good job that I thought of third, same question and off, this Kidney Dinner at Lane Craw- getting an filuminated wristwatch is getting a nuisance, so as the forde, comeleto with tho dia- though.

others approach I wave them ontribution of prizes, and the car. Geo whiz- what's this, tonth wearing what fa

meant to vivial wathering of kindred spirita all swapping les relating how rends. " 1011⁄2th. Obviously road-・・・ I'm ten minutos" "behind now, they did it or how they did not word not measured for a motor must push off, 80-407; Che angina | but we are all indulgent that cycle; ah but of course oversiz te very sweat at

45-60 night, the argumenta tall - clone tyras, while making for comfor that will soon

in thy with better luck next time, and are bound to push the reading up correct position

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