Motor and Cycle Notes on Instalment Purchases and New Fuels
The article discusses global auto finance trends with many buyers using instalment plans and long terms, noting American dominance with over 1500 finance companies funding up to 75 percent of car sales. It also reports on a German firm patenting a new coal distillate fuel reducing engine knocking and the rise of British miniature engines, highlighting improving solo touring machines and early lightweight units with strong acceleration and low vibration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Australasia
Mont Sigents
C.A.V
Austin
Motor notes on lightweight bikes and dazzling headlamps
An article discusses under-tyred midweight motorcycles aiming to cut weight to 170 lb and reach 30 mph with long-term reliability, promising competition to 360 cc mounts. It cites a Hupreed amateur track record by N McLeod on the Melbourne track and debates headlamp technology to reduce dazzle while preserving visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
N. McLeod
Melood
Opticians
Improved Wind Shield Designs in England and America
An article describes advancing windscreen technology for motor cars. It compares multi panel adjustable screens with new one panel designs being developed in America offering simple operation and weather proofing. Benefits include improved visibility, ventilation, and the potential for factory or home adaptation.
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England
America
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Cuming Smith & CO. Pty. Ltd
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Matnenime Perinsreserrret Ae
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Tynes
Wiwid
Atrived Six UV
Davey & Cook
Horsham
Phony
United States
D Tran
Dunlops
Australasian
Sno
Dugg Cin
North-Western Motors , Ltd
Oakland
North-Western Motors Pty. Ltd
Wilson Street
Dunlop
Dunlop Rubber Co
Australia
Australis
Commonwealth
al, Tack
Chevrolet
Black
Almot
Criff
Fobunney
Tuen GR. Dickneon
Rhassis
Nner
Lir. G. Gordon
Royal Automobile Club
A. L. Webb
Adelaide
Victoria
S. A
Cheney
Horsham Motor Garage
Hamilton Street
Hartford Shock
Dodge Brothers
Wimmera Motor Garage
R.A. Melke
Proprister
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