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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1931

Page

10

Detroit Auto Market Heads Toward Fall Model Release

Detroit April 11 The automobile sales curse, usually weak in May, likely to avoid a summer slump as industry officials foresee replacement buying not yet felt and a fall delay of new models. March output around 280000 trucks and cars, first quarter total about 650000, with monthly gains slowing but April showing a cautious uptick. Industry leaders predict a possible 2 to 3 hundred thousand unit increase for the month, pushing totals above 300000, as optimism rises for a rebound later in the year.

Robert M. Ross Walerpay Geyries Automobile Zalter Detroit Anles Universal Service Imouth Yolala and Sareer Galea Iversa A. Blees Ockland-Ponli

Ford truck display opens at Market Street corner Navarro

A Ford commercial display covering nearly 80 Ford commercial body types has opened at 40 Market Street corner Navarro in San Antonio. The permanent showroom is operated by six local Ford dealers, with daily coverage by a commercial salesman from each dealership. The display includes light delivery bodies through heavy trucks and other purpose built vehicles.

Ford Ford Motor Company Market Street Navarro San Antonio

Business optimism as April sales rise in auto sector

Executives report rising demand and production planned for April. W. Churchill of Duick cites a 25 percent April pickup, while Dodge aims for its largest production volume since May. Witlys-Overland projects a 250 percent March to April sales jump, signaling a steadier sales curve into summer. Chrysler and other firms anticipate continued improvement and policy shifts to sustain the upswing.

W. Churchill Duick Dodge Saat A. Vander Zee Quy Witlys-Overland George Mr. Graham Joseph FP Fields Chrysler Ation

Chevrolet Expands Sport Models Amid Rising Demand

Ormsby Chevrolet reports half of its model line now sports a sport type design driven by demand in San Antonio and other regions. The dealer cites lower prices than last year despite wider production, with youth fueling the trend and comfort remaining in line with standard models.

Ormsby Chevrolet Company Chevrolet Wiese Thay Cotege Ennai San Antonio Skr Boorkear

Hudson Bight Has One Plate Clutch

The Greater Hadenn Hight uses a single plate clutch with cork inserts in light oil. The duralumin plate offers lightness and strength, preventing clutch spin when the gear is low, allowing shifts with finger pressure. A few days remain before it will be time to get back to earth.

Hudson Bight Earth

Auto Buying Time Is Here Promises Early Buick Purchases

Vacation season drives car buying as Buick and other firms delay new models. E W Churchitt Buick general sales manager notes motorists plan trips and arrange summer purchases earlier than usual. Buick сосntinues 1831 adraight nights through summer and fall, prompting buyers to upgrade before peak season.

Tip Ebijicy Buick

Oiling Care for Motors and Radio Installations

Advice stresses regular oil care and filter upkeep for engines. Clean oil extends life, filters remove carbon and foreign matter, and mileage limits require filter renewal to avoid loss of efficiency. Also notes Transitone radio installation in Chrysler Eight models with hidden wiring and metalized tone dial features.

Transitone

Auto veteran L. A. Williams joins Fimbleton Motor staff

Salesman L A Williams a veteran and well known auto salesman has joined the sales staff of Fimbleton Motor Co Chrysler distributor in a move noted by local car trade circles.

L. A. Willams Fimbleton Motor Co Chrysler

Chrysler reports record March shipments across cars trucks and cabs

Chrysler corporation announces March shipments to dealers totaling 26 072 units including Chrysler, De Soto and Fargo products plus Plymouth and Dodge lines. The figure marks the largest month since last June and shows a continued 60 percent rise from the prior month with year over year gains and a trend toward normalized production across divisions.

Detroit Midh T Ie Chrysler Corporation Chrysler Dotge de Soto Plemanth Cnva Fargo Mola Cheyster Corporation

Nash Gains in Leading Nash Centers in Week

Nash reports record deliveries for week ending March 28 in ten leading centers, up 20.85 percent from late March and 12.77 percent from last year. New York Chicago Philadelphia Los Angeles St Louis Cleveland Detroit show strong gains with Nash cars selling well nationwide.

Kenosha Wis de Jiyesien Nash C.H. Bliss Ands Nah Stators Citicit New York Chicago Philadelphia Los Angeles St. Louis Cleveland Detroit Triston Nash Politia

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