Torotrak thread....

All the best slap - I am not convinced that TRK is a trading security because of the HUGE spread so if you can make money from this security, then I am truly delighted for you.

You comment that there are those who fall in love with a company holds validity in every company that is listed - the problem with this securiy is that it has technicians involved giving well meaning, but perhaps too much information.

Where I do appreciate engineering perspective is in the timescale that the motor industry has in deciding whether to place orders with new businesses. Let's face it, TRK is a new business dealing with new technology in an area where there are no significant competitors - I would be very resistant in placing an order if I wer Ford/BMW/doesn't matter who, because they are quoted companies and the product has not been proven.

This is where I would like TRK to be having journalists in on a daily basis, launching test vehicles for, say fleet buyers - Hertz or Budget is a good example - wide driver base, excellent servicing schedules for the engines and with a huge pool of vehicles from which to choose. I would like there to be more public awareness of the gearboxes to show the versatility of the design and the simplicity or complexity that can be achieved with the gearboxes.

This is probably very naive and certainly not in the least scientific, but marketing and sale have to be the way forward for TRK if no licensee commits in the next 6 months.

EJ