Heavy vehicle, auto makers united in British merger.

The article focuses on the support of British heavy vehicle and automobile makers for the merger between Leyland Motors Ltd. and Standard-Triumph International. The 56-million U.S. dollar takeover went through in May 1961, which would expand the British motor industry, but would not have a significant effect on the ranking of the major automobile manufacturers in the world. The problems faced by Standard-Triumph International are cited.