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29th November 1921
29th November 1921
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Why Four Wheels only ? The Case for Better Load Distribution.

MONG the measures of desirable economy is a saving on the present-day outlay upon road maintenance. The money provided by motor...

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ONE HEARS Of a new design of Haden.

Of steam strivings, and of steamer stunts. That" The Inspector" has hoisted the Jolly Roger. That Mr. W. Foden leaves for...

HERE'S ONE.

The night was cold, dark, and very wet. In response to a signal the last bus to town pulled in to the sidewalk of a suburban...

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WHEELS OF INDUSTRY.

"The wheel of wealth will be slowed by all difficulties of transport at whatever points arising, as a carriage is by the...

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ROADS IN VENEZUELA.

According to a Department of Overseas Trade report on the economic and commercial conditions of Venezuela 'under the present...

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RELIEVING THE CROSS-MERSEY CONGESTION.

New Ferries Built by Thornycrofts Help to Meet a Difficult Situation. W E have referred, time and again, to the congestion...

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WANTED, A LORRY LOAD LINE.

In this Article a Plea is Made for Weight indicators on Lorries. The Tramp Steamer has the Simplest Form of Indicator There Can...

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ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES.

The, , Reason Why the Electric Vehicle is Admirably Suitable for Certain Branches of Municipal Service. A Census of the...

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• WHY CARRY THE LOAI OUR WHEELS ONLY?

A New Six-wheeler with Excellent Mechanical Ideal Load Distribution Intended A Further Step Along the Road to the rear and Tear...

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A REMARKABLE PUBLICITY MOTOR VEHICLE.

Independent 12 h.p. Petrol Motor-generator Set. Illuminated Signs with 20 Sets of Flashes and Six Current Circuits. An...

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A TRAVELLING CONFECTIONERY SHOWROOM.

W ITH THE confectionery trade in a far from lively state on account of the tightening of the public purse strings, and...

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A FRENCH LIGHT EXPRESS CHASSIS.

A Description of the Bei - liet " Baby " Which is Designed for Loads Up to 15 cwt. A UTOMOBILES Berliet, of Lyons, France,...

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IS THE TEN-WHEELED VEHICLE PRACTICABLE?

A Description of the Invention by a Notable Engineer for Distributing the Load Over Five Axles. Easy Riding Obtained, but...

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TRANSPORT AND HEALTH.

In his annual report, the Tuberculosis Medical'Officer of Manchester says an essential of a healthier civilization is connected...

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PROGRESS IN PASSENGER TRAVEL.

The Latest Doings and Developments in the Bus and Coach World. Closing of Narrow Roads. If the Applications of Local...

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ACCESSORIES AGENTS CAN SELL.

Our Agent Contributor Points Out That There Is a Big Market Amongst " &tall " Users for Extra Fitments. By " Vim." A SOMEWHAT...

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TRANSPORT TIPS FOR TRADESMEN.

Particularly Addressed to Those Who are Replacing Horsed Vehiclesby Motors, or Contemplating So Doing. T HE TERM " horse-power...

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Important Points in Springing.

T HE problem of springing is now receiving considerably more attention than was given to it in the early days of commercial...

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FORD VAN POINTERS.

By R. T. Nicholson (Author of "The Book of the Ford"). T HE cylinder head at present in use on the Ford engine differs...

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OPINIONS FROM OTHERS.

The Editor invites correspondence on all subjects connected with the use of commercial motors. side of the paper only and...

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HINTS ON MAINTENANCE.

-How to Get the Best Out of a Vehicle, to Secure Reliability and to Avoid Trouble. C ONTRIBUTIONS are invited for this page...

122.—Oil Leakage on Arrol-Johnston Engine.

In the engine of the ArroleTohnston ear, the oil filler fitted to the crankcase consists of an outer case fitted with a...

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ROADSIDE AND GARAGE.

A Page for Drivers, Mechanics and Foremen. A.E.C. Improvements. The sender of the following communication has bees awarded...

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A SWASH-PLATE ENGINE.

A Résumé of Recently Published Patents. Swash-plate mechanism has a peculiar fascination of its own for the mechanically...