British car exports grow as market broadens worldwide
British motor industry expands export reach with 1926 showing 10 060 cars and 18 commercial vehicles valued at £7 300 000. Over 2 800 cars were shipped to ten countries including China America and New Zealand leads with 1 452 units while Australia and Straits Settlements show sizable totals.
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Britain
Eaipine
China
America
New Zealand
Straits
Australia
Ila
Austin Cars at Motor Show Highlight New Models and Bodies
The Austin range captains attention at the Motor Show with the new Six-Sixteen 16-40 hp and 7 hp models, open and closed bodies, plus Holden touring bodies. Fabric saloon bodies on 7 hp and 9 hp promise durability and lightness, reducing rattles. The big 29-45 hp six with Open Road body completes the display.
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Praderly
Holden
English Raleigh cycle factory faces large sale offer
Industry observers note that Raleigh Cycle Company of Nottingham, one of England’s oldest and largest producers, has been targeted for a substantial offer. The move reflects rapid overseas demand and advances in English design and management while signaling possible sale of its interests to open new markets.
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Tangland
Ino Exnitcale
Tabstad
Kingland
Jaeshed Denaar
British Motor Cycle
Raleigh Tnter
Wis
Raleigh Cycle Company
Nottinghim
England
Teds Meee
Eigh
Tow Joycete
Convernang America
Blazing Virgin Trail Demonstrates Thornycroft Lorry Reach
A Thornycroft Australia lorry traveled 400 miles with a 24 ton load through extremely rough backblock South American terrain in eight days. Upon arrival it carried a 4 ton log over soft ground as a demonstration. Officials from the Breil Automobile Association praised the rigid six wheeler for potential open country use.
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Eeliver
Thornycroft
South America
Sydney
Megsra
Australia
Focal
Gandy Anil
Breil Automobile Association
Torry
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Krivin
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Meron
Futeebentead Weston
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Secrave
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Warffield Rcstrassers
Trices Jom
U.S.A
Great Britain
Dominions
BRET
Prenc Teal
soLie Iyo
June Lott
Austin
Mili
American
Motor Plant
Amazing Thornycroft
Rampurt
Thornycroft (Australia) Limited
Thornycroft House
Ara
William Steket
CF Linea
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