Paragraphs Of Interest To Motorists

Northern Advocate, 17 December 1938, Page 6 (Supplement)

Paragraphs Of Interest To Motorists

Britain Fi'om specifications of 1939 models the fact emerges that independent springing for front wheels is becoming more popular with British manufacturers. It must be remembered that comfort is only one of the qualities required from the springing system. Road-holding, accurate steering and maximum tyre life are perhaps even more important. That more British manufacturers are now adopting independent suspension can be taken to mean that they are now satisfied that they have obtained the best all-round compromise.

Japan While the rest of the world reports increases in the use of cars, Japan is

urging the return to bicycles for the duration of the war. The Foreign Minister is reported to go to all Government meetings on two wheels. * « • « Australia Time was when a journey round Australia was heralded as a hazardous adventure fraught with all kinds of danger to man and machine, but so little does this 9000 miles’ trip worry the present day motor tourist that Miss Ruth Gunn' recently made the circuit with only her dog for company. A single puncture was her one mishap, and the circuit was made without haste, taking nine and a-half weeks. The actual travelling time was 24£ days. . .