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Geely reveals new London taxi
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Author:  Stationtone [ Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Geely reveals new London taxi
Chinese firm Geely will launch its own version of the London black cab at this month’s Beijing motor show.
Geely’s Englon TXN concept is a modern recreation of the classic TX4 black cab. The firm has released two low-quality renderings of it running through London’s streets, as well as interior pictures.
See the Englon TXN pictures
Geely is poised to take a controlling stake in the maker of the London black cab Manganese Bronze, and it recently shifted production from Coventry to China.
The cabs had been produced be Manganese’s subsidiary London Taxis International since 1948 and the production shift resulted in 60 job losses.
Full details of the Englon TXN will be revealed at the Beijing motor show, which starts on 23 April.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArtic ... rs/248783/


SOME PICTURES http://www.thetycho.com/for-the-beijing ... nglon-txn/
Author:  Stationtone [ Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:44 pm ]
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Oh dear they seem to have forgotten about taken wheelchairs :oops:
Author:  skippy41 [ Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:55 pm ]
Post subject: 
stationtone wrote:
Oh dear they seem to have forgotten about taken wheelchairs :oops:


I will give them there due they dont give a feck about wheelchairs
But the cab looks like one of those BMW 4x4s from the side and the back and an old Morris from the front
The driver protection looks ok though but how many punters will it carry what engines are in them, Tone email them for a full info brochure
Author:  GBC [ Mon Apr 12, 2010 12:55 pm ]
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Looks like a Mini with a TAXI sign. :?

Can't see a 3 seat Taxi taking off.
Author:  Stationtone [ Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:02 pm ]
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Is that meant to replace the TX4 or is there another vehicle similar to the TX4
Author:  skippy41 [ Mon Apr 12, 2010 1:04 pm ]
Post subject: 
stationtone wrote:
Is that meant to replace the TX4 or is there another vehicle similar to the TX4


Yes to1 I hope not to 2 :D
Author:  bloodnock [ Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:29 pm ]
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Was it styled on Mao Tse Tungs face or his ars*....bloody hell its an ugly fecher.. #-o
Author:  toots [ Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:41 pm ]
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It looks one step closer to a purpose built saloon taxi IMO. Obviously they have no intention of selling this here. My other query would be why buy something because of it's reputation then change it so much :?
Author:  jimbo [ Mon Apr 12, 2010 6:09 pm ]
Post subject: 
skippy41 wrote:
stationtone wrote:
Oh dear they seem to have forgotten about taken wheelchairs :oops:


I will give them there due they dont give a feck about wheelchairs
But the cab looks like one of those BMW 4x4s from the side and the back and an old Morris from the front
The driver protection looks ok though but how many punters will it carry what engines are in them, Tone email them for a full info brochure


You've something in common with geely then, Skippy.

You don't give a feck about wheelchairs either.
Author:  bloodnock [ Mon Apr 12, 2010 6:39 pm ]
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Is there a Volkswagen/Skoda connection with Geely

Theres some striking resemblances.


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Author:  jimbo [ Tue Apr 13, 2010 11:03 am ]
Post subject: 
Where in London was the photo taken?
Author:  bloodnock [ Tue Apr 13, 2010 12:14 pm ]
Post subject: 
jimbo wrote:
Where in London was the photo taken?


Dunno..but it said it was a photoshop image so the cabs been digitally superimposed on to a london Back drop.. and the differances in shadow angles seem to bear that out..But not Knowing london...it might be anywhere!!
Author:  GBC [ Tue Apr 13, 2010 3:01 pm ]
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jimbo wrote:
Where in London was the photo taken?


Its meant to be the Southern approach to Tower Bridge, but its been imposed.
Author:  captain cab [ Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:15 pm ]
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Its actually quite a nice cab.

CC
Author:  skippy41 [ Tue Apr 13, 2010 10:21 pm ]
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captain cab wrote:
Its actually quite a nice cab.

CC


Have you been on the pop again CC :?:
mind you anything is better than a TX :lol: :lol:
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