Chrysler withdraws from Bathurst 500 race plan
David H. Brown, managing director of Chrysler Australia, announced Chrysler will not enter cars in the Bathurst 500 miles race this October and will urge dealers to abstain while current class-eligibility rules prevail. He argued eight-cylinder emphasis misrepresents the market, noting six-cylinder models dominate Australia and the race should reflect affordable, representative production cars.
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Chrysler Australia Ltd
David H. Brown
Bathurst
Chrysler
Brown
Commonwealth Statistician
Australia
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Stanley
Alecamt
Steam cars in the United States push to curb air pollution
Enthusiasm for steam propelled cars and trucks grows as officials cite internal combustion engines as major pollution sources. Debate centers on the Rankine cycle and steam engine viability, with backers from Ford, General Motors, and oil firms backing research and funding to reach a cleaner, quieter alternative.
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America
Senate Commerce Committee
Magnuson
British Financial Review
Fiat of Australia Pty Limited Forms Centralized Group
Fiat consolidates its Australian operations under Fiat of Australia Pty Limited, merging Fiat of Mary's two subsidiaries that managed cars and tractors. Cars arrive fully assembled, tractors assembled locally with significant content, and Fiat markets marine and industrial engines. A new line of heavy trucks is planned.
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Fiat
Australia
Fiat of Australia Pty Limited
Fiat of Mary
New design in safety seats for children
ASCO. the parts and accessories division of General Motors Holdings Pty Ltd. offers a new child safety car seat for weights up to 100 lb. It is a lightweight contoured plastic seat that reduces the chance of a second collision and provides strong body support. The base interlocks with the car seat, a Nasco Inp type belt runs to anchor points, and the buckle sits near the bench seat away from the child. A chest belt and central seating position are advised, with a properly fitted lap belt required.
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ASCO
General Motors-Holden's Pty Ltd
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