CARS FOR THE MASSES

Evening Star, Issue 22359, 8 June 1936, Page 13

CARS FOR THE MASSES

GERMAN DIESEL AT £75 On many occasions Herr Hitler has (demonstrated his keen interest in the production of cars and motor cycles tor the million. Instance the decision to sweep away taxes on new vehicles, the fact that users of motor cycles under 200 c.c. need not undergo driving tests, and the Government’s encouragement of alternative fuels to petrol. Now, however, comes the promise of the biggest step forward of all in popular car production in Germany. _ It is said J in authoritative circles that the celebrated designer. Dr Porsche, has heen commissioned by Herr Hitler to design a popular, .Diesel-engined run-about, that the design exists, and that it embodies a two-cylinder engine at the rear of the chassis. With Government subsidy. the little run-about is to cost the equivalent of £75. It is termed the Volkswagen. 'Dr Porsche is not the only designer at work upon a small Dieselengined vehicle; there are reports of a small four-seater saloon on the stocks which is to cost £IOO, and the intention is to market it next year when road tests are complete.