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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1977
Page
2
The Canberra Times continues its holiday limerick contest with many entries from Mawson, Garran, Campbell, Hawker and others. The text lists numerous humorous verses about locals, dogs, storms, snakes and quirky situations, noting concerns over originality and inviting readers to report potential copied work.
In a style focused on design and engineering, the article reviews Citroen's CX concept and its fusion of comfort and advanced suspension. Critics praise Home Features while debating high costs and radical controls, noting mixed industry reception to pioneering ideas.
Pedr Davis notes the Citroen CX offers sleek shape wind resistance reduction and high top speed with front wheel drive and roomy interior. Prices start AU 14,990 for the Sun and 17,305 for the Pallas but volume sales unlikely due to high import costs. The car’s advanced engine placement cuts noise and improves fuel economy, delivering relaxed cruising on open roads despite brisk urban driving.
A detailed test of the Cheven CX 2200 Pallas covers price from 14990, engine specs, transmission, dimensions, and interior features. The piece highlights hydro pneumatic suspension, variable ride height, and driving controls, noting strong stability, excellent ride on rough roads, and the car’s tendency to understeer when pushed, with praise for the CX’s overall progress and luxury appeal.
A lavish publication, The Bosch Book of the Motor Car by William Collins, traces motor car component history since 1769 with 400 color images and diagrams. Total Australia plans a second national economy run citing fuel shortages and rising prices, aiming to cut consumption by up to 20 percent through careful accelerator use and wider distribution of existing petrol.
An endurance run from Sydney to Melbourne via Canberra uses a 1300 kilometre suburban route at realistic touring speeds. Victorian Police Motor Sports Club observers enforce speed and safety rules. Vehicles undergo scrutineering by National Ragel and Motorists Association and Royal Automobile Club of Victoria. engines must meet new exhaust erosion laws.
Two British fuel technicians doubled as pioneers by boosting fuel economy beyond the prior record held by an American team. Beattie and Byrnes built ultra-lightweight free-wheelers from old cycle parts using a S0ce moped engine and a shell designed carburettor. They achieved around two thousand miles per gallon during the 1976 Thornton Miledge Marathon and plan to compete again in 1977.
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