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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1931

Page

9

Strong Finds Improvement In Industry

Flint notes better automotive conditions as E T Strong of Dalek Motor reports industry regaining strength after a west coast trip. Buick shipments rise in January and February across many states, with March and April outlooks higher. Dealers report normal stocks and rising demand aided by Buick policy of year round models. U.S. savings deposits total in the trillions with over 52 million depositors revealing broad wealth distribution.

Flint Michi E. T. Strong Dalek Motor Company Bimmp Cora Buick

Dodge dealer sales rise 13.7 percent in week to April 4

Dodge Brothers dealers in the United States report a 13.7 percent rise in passenger car and truck deliveries for the week ending April 4 from the prior week. A vanDer Ere, Dodge general sales manager, notes that excluding weeks in February and March, weekly gains have continued since January 1 amid improving employment and drought-area moisture aiding crops. He expects continued favorable sales as upward trends persist.

Tate Gore Banka Dodge

Embleton Motor reports strong April Chrysler sales

Embleton Motor Co says it delivered eight new Chrysler cars in one day and 51 new Chryslers at retail during April, with 18 more orders held due to factory shortages. Of April sales, 17 were repeat Chrysler owners, while others traded in different makes. May orders total 84, but only about 60 may be fulfilled.

Embleton Motor Company Ami Chrysler

Brakes Positive and Rust Proof on Hudson Eight

Brakes use shoes giving full contact with drums even after wear and a rust proof, cadmium plated moving parts. This combination keeps brakes positive, effective on water flooded roads and ensures nearly 100 percent contact at all times.

Hudson

Many Chryslers Now Wired for Radio

The Chrysler Imperial High Speed models are increasingly factory wired for Transitone radio as demand grows. C A Wilson, sales manager at Embreeon Motor Company, says the radio system is hidden except for a single tuning dial and wheel inside the car with wiring concealed in the right windshield column.

Transitone C. A. Wilson Salex Embreton Motor Company Colin

No Chassis Weave in Greater Hudson 8

Algaeon engineers claim the main chassis frame in the Greater Hudson eight cannot weave under any driving conditions. The engine is rigidly secured to the chassis by two steel members, with front reinforcement and four rubber mounts to insulate the engine from the frame.

Algaeon Engmerra

Discount Sale Slashes Prices at Neal Car Company

Sage Neal Co announces a deep discount sale at 820 South Flores and 920 Broadway selling used cars in good condition for 0 to 50 percent off. The campaign reports strong patron interest and many sales without trade-ins, with customers exchanging old cars for new purchases.

Jack Neal South Flores Street Broadway Sear Bere

Driving licenses and car exams urged to cut accidents

The Portland Maine News argues motor accidents stem from incompetent drivers and imperfect mechanism. It calls for rigorous driver license exams and compulsory automobile inspections to largely eliminate these causes.

Portland Maine

Ford innovates rust protection with powderized fenders

Marian Woodward Auto Company executive Traymond Woodward explains Ford policy adds powderized fenders to prevent rust. He notes rust forms when paint cracks, moisture seeps in, and shows how refinishing scratches and dents reduces used car value, increasing resale costs for dealers.

Ford Prisoute Traymond Woodward Marian-Woodward Auto Company Ford Motor Company Woodward Ee ‘Woodward

Government awards large auto contract to Hudson Motor Car

One of the war era's largest contracts for automotive transport goes to Hudson Motor Car company for 1000 Essex Super Six units. The Postal Department will use the cars for mail delivery in nine cities, suitable for light to heavy duty work. Each unit passed stringent government economy drive tests.

Hudson Motor Car Company Postal Department

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