BRITISH MOTOR INDUSTRY

Hokitika Guardian, 19 January 1928, Page 4

BRITISH MOTOR INDUSTRY

BUILDING FOR DOMINION CONDITIONS.

AUCKLAND, Jan. 17

“The long-felt desire of British motor vehicle manufacturers to cater for the particular demands of Colonial conditions is well on the way toward accomplishment. The change will not come quickly because tlio task is a difficult one, but when it does it will be a thorough and suitable one.” This is the opinion of Mr S. T. Ghinfield, who is touring the world on a motor-cycle in the interests of the British motor vehicle manufacturing industry.-Jtlu- Ghinfield, who was a passenger from Sydney by the Niagara, will furnish a report to the Departplorit of Overseas Trade on his return {to, London.

Mr Ghinfield. who was a lieutenant sS-ij the British Air Force during the war. set out From England last July on a machine by an old-established British firm. Ho was accompanied by Flight-Sergeant Sparkes. a well-known pilot, and together they travelled through France. Germany, Austria, Serbia, Bulgaria, Turkey, Syria, thence across India. At Bombay Sparkes was recalled to England and Mr Gbmfield continued the journey alone. He crossed Malay and Java and successfully accomplished the arduous journey across Australia from Darwin to Melbourne alone, a feat that had not before been accomplished. Many thrilling adventures on the way have convinced Air Ghinfield that it is far safer to tly around the world than to do ilie journey on a motor-cycle. From his observations and knowledge of conditions in l.ngliiml, Alt' Ghinfield i- convinced that Groat Britain can suit, ibe i equip ments of tbe overseas market.-.. "M'au.V. people say we arc slow, insular, and not, to be told, but we get there all the same,’ lie stated. “AYe have got to the stage now when wo are in a position to manufacture suitable vehicles, but the manufaciurers must have all the knowledge possible.” Air Ghinfield said the trouble was flint many interested ill the industry had visited the Dominions and came back with such varied reports. AVhat was wanted was a common ground to work on. The only way in which their object could he achieved was hy close co-operation between the Dominion agents and the British manufacturers. The support of the Dominions was essential. “Many people do not cost their mil's,” continued Mr Glanfield. “I hey are content so long as they run. D they took the trouble to go into details they would see that flic British ear is easily leading for value.” Air Ghinfield said that the new conditions would probably mean two types of car to meet the needs of the market. The car made for use in Britain would well suit New Zealand city conditions, but another car was needed for wind they knew as Colonial conditions.

The visitor will continue his trip to Vancouver hy the Niagara. He will across Canada and thence hack to England.

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