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25th August 1925
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The Public and the Independent Bus.

T1ROM the point of view of those concerned in the running of independent buses, as well as that of the public, it is...

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Should Women Drive Coaches ?

D URING an inquiry into a recent coaching accident one of the facts which were brought to light was that the vehicle was driven...

Developing the Front-wheel Brake.

T T IS regrettable that so much attention has been directed to the increased stopping power which the use of front-wheel brakes...

The Need for Standardization in Backaxle Design.

THERE are few parts of a motor vehicle which IL vary in different designs to such a marked degree as the back axle, and yet one...

Petrol Pump inaccuracies.

rr MERE is a probability that official steps will soon be taken regarding the inaccuracies of many pumps supplying petrol to...

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ONE HEARS

Do not worry—use a hwy. Of stiffer times for oil bitumens. Of tram scrapping in the U.S.A. • That cobble-stones cause...

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The French Charcoal-gas Trials.

Although entries for the Franco-Belgian charcoal-gas trials were at • first rather slow in coming in, the past two weeks have...

Morris-Roadless-Traction Lorries.

A few weeks ago we published an illustration of a 1-ton Morris-RoadlessTraction lorry which was engaged on certain...

United States Rubber Exports.

Exports of rubber manufactures from the United States in the first half of 1925 are valued at 23,857,173 dollars, an increase...

Honour for M. Lafily.

In M. Doumergue's latest honours list we notice the name of M. Laffiy, of the well-known company who construct a wide range of...

An Allen-Liversidge Development.

Allen-Liversidge; Ltd., Victoria Station House, London, S.W.1, inform us that, as from September 1st, they are taking over, as...

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Railcars Giving Satisfaction.

In the course of a report recently issued by the Railway Commissioners of Victoria, N.S.W., the view is expressed that railcars...

Rotherham Bus Servieb Extensions.

Notts. County Council reports that notice of an application to the Ministry of Transport has been received from the Rotherham...

The Liberian Rubber Plantation Scheme.

It is stated from Akron that negotiations for the lease of a million acres in Liberia for rubber-growing have been virtually...

Garaging Facilities at Southampton.

Parsons and Swayrie, Ltd., inform us that they have just doubled their garage accommodation at Town Quay, Southkunpton, by the...

Standards for Roller Chains and Chain Wheels.

A new specification just issued by the British Engineering Standards Association gives standards for two types of chain, long...

Citroen Taxicabs in Paris.

The Citroen Taxicab Co., whose rernarkable garage in Paris was described in The Commercial Motor some time ago, have just...

A Guy Bus in India.

It is always pleasing to learn of the performances of British vehicles overseas, and for this reason we are interested to hear...

A Booklet on Motor Spirit.

Messrs. Phillips and Son, 62, Pall Mall, London, S.W.1, are issuing an informative little booklet dealing with their various...

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Malt Carrying by Dennis.

The body fitted to the 6-ton Dennis chassis which is illustrated on this page, was especially constructed to meet the...

A Tractor-van for Parcels Delivery.

Scammell Lorries, Ltd., have lately supplied one of their 10-ton tractor-lorry chassis fitted with a van body to the Birmingham...

A Bill-poster's Combination Outfit.

The motorcycle has, for some time, been in a slow process of development for commercial purposes, and one of the latest utility...

Parking Buses at Dover.

At a meeting of the Dover Watch Committee attention was called to the short periods which motor omnibuses with visitors from...

Local Proceedings.

Skegness Urban District Council is inviting tenders for the supply of a motor fire-engine. Wakefield Corporation has purchased...

Southport's Successful Service.

It is stated that the experimental bus service instituted by the Southport Corporation to Ainsdaie Beach has given such good...

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Illuminated Direction Signs.

Realising the difficulty which users of the road often experience in deciphering direction signs either On lamp-posts or...

A New Tank for Tractor-tankers.

In our last week's issue we published a picture of a new type of tank wagon recently put into service by the British Petroleum...

British Electric Trucks for Peru.

It is reported from Lima that the Central Railway Co., of Peru, have recently ordered from England a number of electric...

American Tractor Exports.

During the eleven months ended May 31st, 1925, 27,812 wheeled tractors, valued at $15,490,728, were exported from the United...

Merthyr's Profitable Buses.

According to a report presented to the Merthyr Tydvil Council by the bus service superintendent (Mr. A. Acley), the bus...

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A NEW DROP-FRAME BUS CHASSIS.

Exclusive Details of the Latest Model Produced by the Four Wheel Co. TT P to the present the F.W.D. chassis has been looked...

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EQUIPPING THE COMMERCIAL GARAGE.

Appliances which can Easily be Made and Will Quickly Repay Their Cost. Hints on the Promotion of Efficiency. A LTROUGH in most...

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WORLD-WIDE DEMAND FOR MOTOR PRODUCTS INCREASES.

During the year from July 1st, 1924, to June 30th, 1925, the United States Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce handled...

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SAFETY IN BUS-DOOR CONTROL.

An Ingenious American System in Which the Operation of Pneumatic Brakes Controls the Opening and Closing of the Passenger...

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WHY TYRE PRICES HAVE RISEN.

A Reply from the Tyre Manufacturer Members of the S.M.M. and T. to the query': Are Tyre Price Increases Justifiable ? " I...

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MAKING BEST USE OF THE FORD.

Valuable Advice on Every Phase of Ford Transport, Which will Appeal to the Owner, Driver and Repairer. I N THIS series of...

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A CRITICAL SURVE ACK-AXLE DESIGN.

A T FIRST thought the subject of back-axle design may not appear to possess so many,points of iffterest as, say, an article on...

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BRITISH TRANSPORT INTERESTS IN SYRIA.

From a report recently issued by the Department of Overseas Trade dealing with Syria, we gather that the use of road Motors is...

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A MIXED FLEET ON FURNITURE DISTRIBUTION.

The Transport System of Thomas Wallis and Co., Ltd., who Employ Heavy, Medium and Light Lorries, a Fordson Tractor and an...

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A LIMITED-ACTION DIFFERENTIAL GEAR.

An Interesting Device with Certain Novel Characteristics. N UMEROUS efforts have been made from time to time to design a...

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A POPULAR LIGHTWEIGHT PASSENGER MODEL.

One of the Latest Products of a Prominent British Company which is Achieving Much Success. S EVERAL of the most prominent...

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A French Van for the British Market.

TN our issue for July 14th last, in _L dealing with the range of commercial models which are marketed in this country by De...

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A TWIN-ENGINED PETROL RAILCAR.

The Latest Product of an American Company who Have Had Many Years' Experience in Railcar Construction. Why the Power Plant is...

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PROBLEMS OF THE HAULIER AND CARRIER.

Points Which Have to be Considered When Starting a Business as a Country Carrier. TVESPITE the network of railways which...

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The Fordson as a Rail• Tractor.

, A NIONGST the many different articles of railway equipment manufactured by Robert Hudson, Ltd., of 38a, Bond Street, Leeds,...

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A MISCELLANY OF IDEAS.

Suggestions Made by Our Driver and Mechanic Readers. MACE method of remeta ll ing bearings _L is not always understood as...

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AN IMPROVED FORM OF BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

A Re'sum4 of Recently Published Patent Specifications. S PECIFICATION No. 231,439, by Societe des Automobiles Peugeot, of...