Archive for June, 2008



UK: Mercedes targets London taxi market

Monday 30 June 2008 @ 11:06 pm

An alternative London taxi based on a Mercedes-Benz Vito Traveliner minibus has been launched.

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London Black Cab taxi service - London heathrow taxi service

Sunday 29 June 2008 @ 11:06 pm

Offers Airports and Seaports Transfers anywhere in the UK. in a traditional London black Cab. Free quotes given on any long , short journeys, Tours and full and half day hiring’s. All of our drivers have all passed the knowledge of

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Welcome to the 21st century, Mercedes launches the black cab in London

Sunday 29 June 2008 @ 2:06 am

Taking three years to develop Mercedes has teamed up with the big hitters in the black cab industry ranging from Grant Davis of the London Cab Drivers Club, Bob Oddie Licensed Taxi Drivers Association, Brian Rice Dial-A-Cab Geoff Riesel

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Milestone for black cab's journey to China

Saturday 28 June 2008 @ 2:06 am

LTI has produced black cabs in Coventry for 60 years. Mr Russell reaffirmed the company was committed to retaining production in city but added it was an exciting time to take the product global.

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Manganese Bronze builds iconic London taxi in China

Friday 27 June 2008 @ 1:06 am

Manganese Bronze Holdings plc, a UK-based automotive and taxi services company, has built the first prototype of a London black taxi at its JV with Geely in China, said market sources. Full production of TX4, the iconic London taxi,

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BEST OF BRITISH Fish and chips have gained the top spot in a list

Thursday 26 June 2008 @ 2:06 am

Black cabs 14. NHS 15. James Bond 16. Red Routemaster buses 17. Cheddar Cheese 18. The Houses of Parliament 19. Manchester United 20. Ant and Dec 21. Stephen Fry 22. Cornish Pasties 23. Monty Python 24. The Tower of London

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A Taxi Tour of London

Thursday 26 June 2008 @ 1:06 am

We met Maurice Negrello (he pronounces it Morris) on Friday night when he drove us in his taxi over to Cheyne Walk on the Embankment where we were meeting a friend for dinner. I’d asked him something about the neighborhood through which

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The Beatles make top ten in Best of British poll!

Thursday 26 June 2008 @ 1:06 am

The iconic Black cabs and the old Routemaster double-decker buses are highly regarded as several British cars, including, the Aston Martin, the Mini Cooper and the Jaguar E-type all make the list. Andrew Smith, spokesman for Holiday Inn

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White van man, black cabs, buses and lorries

Thursday 26 June 2008 @ 1:06 am

I must admit, I’ve vented my spleen at all of the above at some point, so I guess I have to repay the karma in a small way by saying: ;D;DThank you!;D;D to all of the above in the awful grid lock that was most of the City this afternoon

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London to test fuel cell taxis in time for 2012 Olympic games

Wednesday 25 June 2008 @ 11:06 pm

Filed under: Hydrogen, UK. Aside from the traditional red double decker bus, the other iconic transportation image from London England is the classic black taxi. The purpose-built taxis have been use in London and other British cities

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