1926 U S Car Output Surges Amid Competition Decline
The Magazine of Wall Street notes 1926 U S car and truck production at about 4.4 million, with General Motors rising to roughly 1.25 million and Ford down to about 1.447 million. End-year registrations reach about 21.0 million. About 2.34 million cars replaced scrapped or exported units, signaling intensified market competition and limited design shifts.
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United States
Magazine of Wall Street
Ford
General Motors
Dodge Brothers Car Competes With Mule in China
Dodge Brothers motor car prized by the governor of Jkansu province in remote China. The lone passenger vehicle seen in the district, operated 1500 miles from the nearest railroad, as reported by Ralph C. Scoville in a letter to Dodge Brothers, Inc of Detroit.
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Wahsu
China
Kansu
Dodge Brothers
Jkansu
Ralph C. Scoville
Dodge Brothers, Inc
Detroit
Graham Brothers
Hudson Coach Sets Madison to Milwaukee Speed Record
A Hudson coach from Madison driven by a company representative completed the Madison to Milwaukee run in 97 minutes with four passengers and 300 pounds of luggage. Eleven towns were passed en route, faster than the 2 hours 30 minutes train time.
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Jessie Smith’ Auto. Company
Madison
Wis
Milwaukee
Buick Shipments in ’26 Would Fill New York to Chicago Train
George C. Conn of Buick catalogues 1926 traffic data showing 123 446 carloads handled by Buick at Flint, up from 86 422 in 1925. If formed into a train, the 1926 total would stretch from New York to Chicago, with extra cars remaining. Railroads respond with new yards and track in Flint to handle anticipated growth.
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George C. Conn
Buick Motor Company
Flint
Conn
New York
Chicago
New York Central
Buick
Pere Marquette
Grand Trunk Western Railways
Railroads Maintain Smooth Freight Service Despite Snow
Despite heavy snows, railroads report no interruption of service and note strong shippers' cooperation in freight movement. One million dollars is earmarked, aiming to further improve the already good service.
Hupmobile Six Brougham Arrives at Local Showrooms
One of the new Hupmobile six broughams shown at recent auto shows arrived today at Conry Motor Car Co. salesrooms on Fifth Street West. The model features length and graceful body lines, a spacious interior, nickel trimmed head lamps, curved visor and a large trunk rack with guard bars.
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Conry Motor Car Company
Fifth Street West
Farm auto purchases rise 19 percent in 1926 Iowa
Iowa farmers bought more autos in 1926 than 1925, a 19 percent rise per the Iowa Homestead. Total new car registrations climbed from about 85,000 in 1925 to 95,000 in 1926, with gains mainly in cars under and around $1,000 and in several medium priced makes. Some makes fell sharply while others rose twofold or more. No major change in sales pace of the high priced car.
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Iowa
Iowa Homestead
Ford Car Runs One Mile Per Gallon in Contest
In Lane County Oregon Ford dealers promoted a gas economy contest for standard equipped Ford cars. From Cottage Grove the route went north via the Pacific highway through Eugene and Junction City toward Portland. Clint Witham of Eugene won with 51.88 miles per gallon as 13 contestants exceeded 40 mpg. average across 70 entrants was 34.98 mpg.
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Ford
Lane County
Oregon
Ford News
Cottage Grove
Ore
Pacific Highway
Eugene
Junction City
Portland
Clint Witham
Cadillac's New York Salon Showcases Cars as Art
Inglis M Uppercu unveils a permanent Cadillac salon on Fifty Seventh Street New York. The Spanish style building and three salles display models as works of art with a refined atmosphere. Visitors stroll through a Dan of Terrazzo floor Travertine walls and ornate bronze doors while cars are showcased with minimal sales pressure. A related note mentions a high speed six cylinder American car winning a race and a motor plow invention that trims rows within six inches.
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Inglis
Uppercu
Cadillac. Corporation
New. York
Cadillac
Pigloe
Monte Carlo
Fred B. Sides
Hupp
Altho
Hupmobile Eight Sets 1000 Mile Speed Record
The Hupmobile eight driven by Antonio Gaudino of Argentina completed a Buenos Aires to Rosario to Cordoba and back race at an average 55 mph, winning first place in a long distance road event that drew special interest this year.
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Antonio Gaudino
Buenos Aires
Rosario
Cordobia
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West Fifth Street
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