Belt-drive DAF for U.S. Army A T the invitation of the
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U.S. Army Mobility Command, Van Doorne's Automobielfabriek, maker of DAF vehicles, is to design and build a prototype vehicle fitted with the Variomatic rubber-belt transmission used on the company's small passenger cars. The army prototype will, however, have fourwheel drive.
Motor Industry Directory PAA 1963 edition of "The Directory of the Motor Industry" has now been completed and is available from the S.M.M.T., Forbes House, Halkin Street, London, S.W.1. It costs £2 2s. Leyland Apprentices' Prizes THE annual distribution of prizes to Leyland Motors apprentices will take place next week. The prizes will be presented by Sir William Black, managing director of A.C.V. (Sales) Ltd. A.C.V. chairman, Lord Brabazon, will be the principal guest and Sir Henry Spurrier. Leyland chairman, will be chairman of the presentation meeting.
Another Honour THE first Leyland Motors trade apprentice to be awarded a technical state scholarship, Mr. H. B. Sutton, has now been awarded a diploma in technology (mechanical engineering).