REVIVAL OF MOTOR TRADE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22166, 20 July 1935, Page 10 (Supplement)

REVIVAL OF MOTOR TRADE

With largo increaso in tho registrations of motor-vehicles and an appreciably more buoyant tono in thotrade, thero is a definite revival in motoring in tho Dominion. Many people eager to enjoy tho pleasuro and convenience of modern motoring who ha\o nevertheless been timorous about making the necessary outlay in a, time of economic stringency aro realising that they should wait no longer. The improvement iu conditions that has taken placo in tho past 12 months is reflected in an advance of overl7,ooo in tho registration of motor-\ ehicles iu tho past year. Private cars showed an increase of more than Id,ooo and light and heavy trucks also advanced appreciably. But apart from tho brighter outlook, factors which have assisted the revival are undoubtedly the splendid efficiency of the modern motor-car, with its simplified control and many " foolproof " devices, and also tho fact that as a means of transport the motorcar has become more a necessity than ever. In fact, in many instances it is now an economy to own a motor-car. In addition to tho many enthusiasts who are joining the ranks of the motoiists each day, the trade is being stimu-

Many Heartening Indications Apparent CAR MORE A NECESSITY

lated by tho demand for now models to replace cars whoso life has of necessity been unduly lengthened during recent years of depression. Many of them —veterans which have given splendid service—are being replaced by new models. v Thero can bo no question that tho latest examples of engineering skill show tremendous advances on their prototypes of even a few years ago. Control has been simplified to such a degree that driving presents none of tho difficulties which formerly deterred persons of nervous disposition.