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1st March 1921
1st March 1921
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Competition in the Motor , Conh Industry. T HE WINTER has tried

the motor coach owners, and has tended to weed out some of the weaklings who were attracted to the industry in the summer...

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ONE HEARS

The cuckoo. Of wobbles on cobbles. Of a Ford with a milk float. Of German wealth—saving the mark! Of a. Benz lorry in hiding...

HERE'S ONE.

London bus passengers will seldom state their exact destination. This conversation recently overheard is typical. Enter two...

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WHEELS OF INDCSTRY.

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

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LOOKING BACK 15 YEARS.

TT THE early part of 1906 the motorbus was making itself -felt as a serious rival to the underground railways, but it lacked...

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• THE NEED FOR EFFECTIVE BRAKES.

In .View of the Rapid Approach of the Motor Coach Season, this Article, on a Subject Vital to the Welfare of the Industry,...

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AMERICAN COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PROGRESS.

Increases in Price in 1921. Lorry Production in 1920. Final Drive Modifications._ A N" INTERESTING comparison between the...

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THE FIRST REAL COACH STATION

To he Opened at .Easter and Every Convenii °dation for 100 Vehicles ngers and Drivers. N 0 DOUBT the time is rapidly...

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WILL IT FREEZE OUT THE LOCAL OWNER?

I N CONNECTION' with our. description of the new BlaCkpool motor Coach station, the followin g letter is of importance :— • Si...

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TRANSPORT TIPS FOR TRADESMEN.

Particnlarly Addressed to Those Who are Replacing Horsed Vehicles by Motors, or Contemplating So Doing. I SHOULD like to...

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CHOOSING AN AGENCY.

Do Agents and Manufacturers Regard Their Relationship Seriously Enough ? The Writer Says that the Modern Tendency is in the...

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ROAD TRANSPORT IN SOUTH• AFRICA.

How the Sub-Continent is Seriously Handicapped Through the Want of Good Feeder Roads. " HE SUCCESS of fast road transpOrt...

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HINTS FOR HAULIERS.

An Occasional Chat on Subjects and Problems of Interest to those Who are Engaged, or About to be Engaged, in Running Commercial...

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LOCATING DEFECTS BY SOUND,

T HE DEOREE of noise made by vehicle or or engine when in motion is usually an indication of its mechanical • condition, and...

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PROGRESS IN PASSENGER TRAVEL

The Latest Doings and Developments in the Bus and Coach World. Luggage Provision. Commer Car Coach Embodying New Features....

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PROTECTING THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE DRIVER

The Necessity for the Totally Enclosed Cab in Winter. T HE PIT'CI-1. of perfection has practically been reached in ensuring...

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• FORD VAN POINTERS.

By R. T. Nicholson (Author of "The Book of the Ford "). T AKE a pride in the appearance of the van. Even if "its only an...

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MIDLAND MOTOR HAULIERS MEET AND DINE.

I N the course of its manifold activities in the interest of local industries, the Nottingham Chamber: of Commerce has embarked...

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WHY NOT A PUBLICITY BOND?

By "The Inspector." T HE PRINCIPAL manufacturers in the commereial vehicle industry are, of course, with no exception, members...

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POWER FARMING IN HEREFORDSHIRE.

Progress of the Agrimotor in the Western County. The Farmer's Shortcomings in Care and Maintenance, D URING the past month I...

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A DOUBLE-ENDED TRAILER.

By Using Similar Axle Mountings and Coupling the Axles Diagonally Many Advantages are Offered. I N ORDER to ensure that a...

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OPINIONS FROM OTHERS.

The Editor invites correspondence on all subjects connected with the use of commercial motors. Letters should be on one side of...

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For DRIVERS, MECHANICS, & FOREMEN.

• TEN SHILLINGS is paid to the sender of any letter which we publish on this page, and an. EXTRA FIVE SHILLINGS to the sender o...

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MOTOR ROAD SWEEPERS.

A Resume of Recently Published Patents. Clayton and Co., Ltd., draw attention, under specification No. 156924, to a minor...