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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1976
Page
2
A garbled reminiscence compares early 1960s to 1968 style cars, noting interior space and exterior dimensions, with references to a 4993 mm wheelbase, Holden Torunt like lines, and Ford Mitequas styling. It mentions Peugeot and passive design shifts toward rear features and a 5.96 mm overt look, reflecting European trends in drive culture.
Pedr Davis reviews the Peugeot 504 LT as a spacious European luxury sedan with front wheel drive, a wide equipment range, and competitive pricing. He notes refined ride quality, strong brakes, and improved engines, while warning of rear visibility limits and some dated styling.
Fragmented OCR text describes vehicle specifications including accelerations, suspensions, dimensions, engine and wheel data, fuel consumption, interior features, boot measurements, and handling details. Entities include names such as Evans and Sahaelernia, with numbers for tank capacity and dimensions. The piece appears as a garbled handbook or spec sheet with numerous errors.
NRMA tests across models show Quality and small cars with smaller engines often deliver quieter rides. Ford Falcon automatic and manual models ranked among quieter examples, while Skoda and Fiat posted higher decibel readings. overall automatic transmissions tended to be quieter than manual.
A 6.7 meter by 2.3 meter Chesney Vagabond VRQT-L caravan is showcased as a compact luxury option. It targets two travelers seeking ease in touring with features like two lounge seats, extended ceilings, ample light, raised décor, and a separate outside entrance. Built on Chesney’s patented high alloy method, the Serafloame chassis is claimed to be stronger lighter rust resistant and easy to repair under harsh conditions.
A National Roads and Motorists Association study of 2229 NSW rail service calls finds over 8 percent due to electrical faults. Battery and ignition problems account for about 43 percent, with starter, wiring, generator/alternator and other faults making up the rest. Weather and dirt exacerbate issues, underscoring the need for regular maintenance and checks on batteries, spark plugs, and alternators.
Daimler notes endurance tests by a Daimler-Benz research car in Geering Aus pushing long distance marks. The vehicle, a 7 000 cc class Mercedes diesel engine car, reportedly exceeded 200 kW and completed multiple 10 hour or longer runs, with drivers rotating in shifts as part of a Daimler Bent program to test Wienell engines.
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