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Scotland Extends a Welcome
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Scotland is Proud of its Big Display of Modern Commercial Vehicles, Which is a Fine Example of Organized Publicity
EVERY alternate year the Commercial Vehicle Exhibition is held as part of the Scottish Motor Show, and this year, on the occasion of our 37th Annual Show, this is once more included, and a very representative Show indeed has been got together.
Whilst the yearly advances in private cars are very nften more concerned with fashions, appearance, and what might be termed "gadgets," the evolution of the commercial vehicle is much more directed towards efficiency and economy in working as such. A more practical view-point is adopted, as the vehicle, whether it be for the transport of goods or passengers, is regarded more from the business-efficiency, angle. The better a commercial vehicle does its job, the better the dividend it will pay. There must be very few industries which show such a relentless and continuous drive towards perfection, or produce such consistent improvements year by year. It is greatly to be regretted that here in Scotland we have not more manufacturers of commercial vehicles_ There is only one, Albion, a pioneering concern, which has all along held a very high place in this market,. and the vehicles of which have an enviable reputatiOn for reliability and long wear. Long may they continue to represent Scotland in this way.
The Scottish Motor Trade Association,' of which I have the honour to be president this year, exists for the
promotion of the interests of the whole motor industry in Scotland, particularly the retail side. Its annual exhibition is far from being its only activity, but it is, nevertheless, of great importance as a piece of organized publicity, and the best possible way of putting before the buying public all that is latest and best from the various factories. Each year a great number of suggestions is examined by the Exhibition Committee, with a view to adding fresh features of interest, of making the Show more attractive to visitors, and of rendering the various exhibits easier to see and more accessible. This year quite a few innovations have been made for the convenience of both exhibitors and visitors.
A well-organized and efficient transport service by road is now an essential in the life of the nation. I think that we can say that we have a service. We can say, further, that the various operators of that service are continually striving to improve it in any direction in which the slightest weakness is indicated. It is a pity that the industry is so tied up with regulations, some of them rather foolish, and, one might think,
only there in a repressive capacity. A goods vehicle is just as well-built and carefully maintained as is the corresponding passenger vehicle. One might think that the passenger vehicle should be driven with even greater care than the corresponding goods vehicle, yet the goods type weighing over 50 cwt. is restricted to 20 m.p.h., whilst the other may travel at 30 m.p.h. I wonder why. No doubt in time we shall have all these regulations brought into line and up to date.
We are fortunate in having Capt. G. E. T. Eyston to open our Show. Although not so prominently connected with the commercial-vehicle side of the industry, he is recognized as a fine engineer, who has done a good job of work in keeping the British automobile before the world. He is sure to give us a fine send-off, whilst, with the return of public confidence, I believe we shall have a Show successful from the business angle.
Permit me to extend to all readers of The Commerczal Motor a cordial welcome to our Exhibition. I believe that they will find it a good one, easy to inspect, and most interesting and instructive.