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That it is the 1931 Budget that will give the shocks. .
That there are more Diesels and more in them than meet the eye.
That Diesel oil cn small quantities may not be so very much cheaper than petrol.
That this is because it is distribution which adds so much to the primary cost.
Of some users of big fleets who never change the sump oil between overhauls.
Of many six-wheeled trolley buses in which the bogies embody the Thornycroft patent method of spring suspension.
"Outside only " less and less frequently as covered tops become more and more comfortable and generally the rule.
That ambiguity as to continuity of the McKenna duties has been the deciding factor recently in stopping new finance for more than one Motor works.
That Mr. F. W. Robson,, who specializes in light bodywork for commercial vehicles, is presidentelect of the Institute of British Carriage and Automobile Manufacturers.
That not every bloomer is devoid of humour.
That Lack of the bus is now the railway.
That running troubles usually keep to the road.
That the " four " is by no means so fey as .! six" salesmen say. That a speed limit will not save the road dog from the road hog.
That the maintenance of smooth running is the prime test of administration.
That those who jeer at British Diesel research may yet have a surprise.
That the song of the pneu. is becoming more Insistent as other noises are lessened.
That Clause 18 (hours of work, rest intervals and reliefs) was almost drowned by a seizure of Cramp.
That ordinary Diesel oil is not, as so many people think, a close approach to the crude product. It is only a step or so lower than paraffin.
That magneto makers need not necessarily lose heart because of the progress of the heavy-oil engine —they may still be required.
That many important users, including some largefleet operators, will not yet venture upon cellulose finishing except for interior work.
Early surmises as to who will be amongst the first appointments as full-time area commissioners when the Road Traffic Bill has become an Act of Parliament.
Of no hair-raising farechanging proposals.
That it is very hard to be really door-wise.
That dummies find no place in the transport race.
That cinema safety is diverting attention from coach safety.