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That British-made two-speed axles arc becoming extremely popular.
That America intends to keep its synthetic-rubber factories well employed.
That the average Briton still likes to look forward —even if he has tittle to look forward to.
That the new Foden hand brake can reach the point of locking all wheels without boosting.
That many British roads now have bad surfaces, but the trouble really goes deeper than that.
That according to one official, there are far too many vehicles off the road waiting for spares.
That " waste not, want not" is as true as ever, and nations want least when they waste not "waste."
That the acceleration of the battery-electric surprises many and accounts for its good average
speed. ......-
From a transport chief in London: "The Socialists' honeymoon is over and they're not living Attlee ever after"
That the tool equipment of some of our vehicle factories beats that of corresponding works in the States.
That in spite of big contracts placed, London Transport continues to lag far behind its replacement schedule.
Of pot-holes that become water-splashes which make vehicles dirty as well as earning drivers dirty looks from pedestrians.