A NEW YEAR TRADE RESOLUTION •
[To the Editor of the Seacmayma.] Sia,—The New Year resolution for British Industry suggested by Mr. Wiggins might well be noted by ,the motor industry in particular. Many motor manufacturers, I.know, hold that the " saturation point " theory is fantastic, but the fact remains that that point is not very, far away in this country, and statistics prove that the yearly rate of increase in the production lof cars is rapidly falling. British motor manu7 fachireis will undoubtedly soon have to look more seriously for markets abroad, and Rumania presents almost unique poSsibilities. Rumania is becoming increasingly prosperous and is just in that state of development when- motor transpOit is urgently needed. On January 1st, 1928, 22,295 cars were registered in Rumania and 48.85 per cent. of them were American and 51.15 per cent. European. So far, therefore, the Americans have not captured the market and it would also appear that the Rumanian preference is for the European type of car—which incidentally, seems to be contrary to the argument that British cars arc unsuitable for use anywhere outside these islands.
But, as your correspondent remarks, the British manu- facturer must be quick if he wants to sell his cars in Rumania, for once the Americans have established themselves there; the position will become as it is in our own Dominions, and British cars will simply be ignored.—I am, Sir, &c.,
STRATHSPEY. Greyfriars Hall, 32 Pembridge Square, Bayswater, W.
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