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Simms in Southampton: Mr. John Ayres, managing director of Simms Motor Units, Ltd., opened the company's new premises at Crosshouse Road, Southampton, last Tuesday.
Vehicle Security Show: The Eastern Area of the Traders' Road Transport Association meets on October 19 at Colchester Police Station to see a vehicle security exhibition arranged by Essex Constabulary.
Scammell Dumper Improved: The specification of the Scammell Sherpa 4 x 2 dump truck has now been changed and its designation altered from Mark II to Mark HI, with the fitment of a Scammell 6-speed gearbox and improved power take-off. This is a more powerful unit and will increase the tipping speed of the 9-cu.-yd. dumper body. British Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd., who have been successful in finding oil in various parts of the country, have begun drilling operations at Etton, near Peterborough.
Exide Demonstration Fleet: A fleet of demonstration vehicles has been put into service by Chloride Batteries, Ltd., with the object of helping and advising traders on all problems associated with the marketing and testing of batteries.
One-man Buses for Leeds. Five pay-as-youenter 42-seater buses are expected to be introduced by Leeds City Transport on the Ring Road service next year. Negotiations are proceeding with the trade unions concerned on details of operation.