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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1927
Page
17
The American Automobile Association warns motorists pay millions annually due to short measures by station attendants. A.A.A. cites raids showing most frauds come from inattentive drivers who fail to monitor pumps. oil companies and station owners largely cooperate to prevent abuse.
Sidney Corbett, manager of the Commercial Car Division, announces a four speed transmission for all Chevrolet one ton types. The upgrade promises 307 percent greater engine power usage, enables power take off for hydraulic hoists and sprayers, and costs 65 dollars installed through Chevrolet dealers.
A.S. Holmes of AC Spark Plug predicts major sales gains for southern automotive equipment as planters diversify crops and roads expand. He notes 15 percent higher car sales in Atlanta, fewer repossessions, and cites the Atlanta district office launch and Chevrolet assembly plant progress as signals of southern prosperity.
Milwaukee executives from Hokanson- Thompson Inc. used a commercial plane to speed to Pontiac Michigan to secure a large shipment of Oakland and Pontiac Six cars. K D Moore and W H Hope flew at 5 a m and returned with the vehicles four hours later to fulfill pending orders.
Chrysler faces space limits at national shows for its four car lines the 52, 62, 72 and Imperial 80. To overcome this, the firm will stage extensive private city displays during the 1928 shows, aiming to showcase models that cannot fit in the official exhibit and attract dealers and buyers with model-specific sales appeal.
Chrysler corporation plans private showings at the Hotel Commodore New York and Congress hotel Chicago. The events have grown into near full auto shows drawing record crowds and will be expanded for the 1928 exhibits with more extensive displays and visitor pleasure.
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