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Show WAR WILL AFFECT FRENCH AUTO MARKET Owing1 to the appearance and very general gen-eral use of the converted passenger car for commercial purposes, and very often with trailers in St. Etienne, France, it is predicted that after the war period will see a still greater use made of cars of similar capacity. It is stnted that so many heavy trucks will be salvaged by the war department and thrown upon the market at low prices that the American trucks will not be able 10 meet the com- ; petition. Those who are in touch with the. situation state that the light delivery deliv-ery type of American car, one capable of being operated economically and efficiently, effi-ciently, important items in France, will be in great demand after the war. In order for the American manufacturer to obtain results he must establish a branch or appoint territorial and local sub-agents; sub-agents; not attempt to conduct the business busi-ness by mail. |