Welcome to the February 2006 issue of The Pentashield.

            We are now back to the normal timetable for the publication of the Pentashield and, on alternate months, the Pentasheet. My apologies for missing the past issue.

            This issue features the following -:

• A review of the new Chrysler 300C.
• Technical Reports on various topics.
• An article by Hugh Savage on driving hints to save fuel.

            As usual we have included Committee Member reports from Gerry and Nik and we have an updated Events Schedule.

            There are of course some additional items of wisdom and of a humorous nature.

            For this issue I made valiant attempts to get permission from the Publishers of COSMOS magazine to reprint an interesting article on the future development of motor vehicles. They eventually agreed to allow publication in our magazine but wanted to charge us for the privilege! Their offer was politely refused so unfortunately it has not been published in this issue and will not be published in any future issue.

Articles of this type often appear in various publications and I have found that editors show reluctance in allowing permission to reprint their articles in our type of magazine. Why this is so I have no idea. Perhaps it is because they think that it will reduce their circulation figures! Nevertheless it is worth pursuing them in the future as the articles often have a bearing on the interests of our club members.

            Our resident film reviewer Hugh Savage is becoming known outside the club. Last month I received feedback from another state about his reviews and a request to reprint an article in their magazine. This request is a tribute to the quality of Hugh’s contributions.

            Cheers,

            Michael

                        February 2006