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![]() Volunteer moderator Volunteer tester ![]() Send message Joined: 26 May 99 Posts: 9235 Credit: 55,025,385 RAC: 46,443 ![]() ![]() |
So from next year London will get a new Black Cab the Nissian NV200 ![]() So from next year New York will get a new Yellow Cab the er Nissian NV200 ![]() Not sure how that happened but all power to Nissan, not sure it's a good thing Worldwide Taxi domination!!! "Proud to be born and bred in Croydon" |
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Those look ugly. With each crime and every kindness we birth our future. |
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They don't look bad to Me, as long as their safe and comfortable for the driver and any passengers, plus cheap on gas(petrol). What is BSG Robotech-Saga-Wiki SW-wiki |
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Yes specifically built for safety and emissions and "the NV200 is claimed to offer "50 per cent" better economy than today’s most economical London cab" Also has room for a wheelchair. And sockets to recharge mobile phones!! Nissan are also working on an electric version. Apparently the NV200 is also the default cab in Toyko. "Proud to be born and bred in Croydon" |
.clair. Send message Joined: 4 Nov 04 Posts: 1300 Credit: 42,155,439 RAC: 1,261 ![]() |
Looks like the NYC taxi version costs `from $29000` There is no way i am going to buy any of them for my town, people refuse to get in a black cab as it is, they think it is a `foriehn` taxi doing work in their town. Fule consumption, ha ha ha Lets see it guzel gas with the rest of us on things called `hills` in cumbria. I am sure it is nice and new and all that stuff But have they also addressed the problem of how to get vomit out of the corners and the carpet and other trimmings i hope are super easy clean material. I have been driving a taxi for to long to get enthusiastic about `new` products. |
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![]() ![]() ![]() Volunteer tester ![]() Send message Joined: 19 Nov 00 Posts: 40475 Credit: 41,349,579 RAC: 2,126 ![]() ![]() |
I think it is very sad that the UK automobile industry cannot come up with a home grown equivalent that is just as good. But I forgot, the trade unions scuppered all that many years ago. But to be fair Nissan has a long UK history. In early 1950s, Nissan partnered with an established European company to gain access to up-to-date automobile and engine designs. Nissan chose Austin of the United Kingdom, which later became the British Motor Corporation by its merger with Morris et al. Nissan began building Austin 7s in 1930, though the legitimacy of their license at that time is debated. by 1955, the Austin A50 – completely built by Nissan and featuring a slightly larger body with new 1489 cc engine—was on the market in Japan. Nissan produced 20,855 Austins from 1953–1959. The vehicle seems to be the most cost effective at the moment, but I don't like it in principle. |
Sirius B ![]() Volunteer tester ![]() Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 17830 Credit: 2,457,666 RAC: 1,841 ![]() ![]() |
Yes specifically built for safety and emissions and "the NV200 is claimed to offer "50 per cent" better economy than today’s most economical London cab" Does that mean cheaper fares? |
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Does that mean cheaper fares? As I believe the Taxi owners/drivers pay for the fuel, possibly not. The new taxis will cost more than the old FX4 but will be more fuel efficient. So I suggest getting in a London cab and asking the driver, as he will probably be making more money in the future if he would mind if you don't give him a tip!! "Proud to be born and bred in Croydon" |
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Bernie my 'ol son, knowing down to earth London cabbies, I would recommend wearing earplugs as he reverses over your feet. You might also get some enlightening news about your parentage :-))) |
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![]() Volunteer moderator Volunteer tester ![]() Send message Joined: 26 May 99 Posts: 9235 Credit: 55,025,385 RAC: 46,443 ![]() ![]() |
I remember from my visit to London that cabs were these antique looking cars. They were cosy to sit in. Well this is the latest TX4 version ![]() Did you know there is apparently no rule that say they have to be black, they just are!! "Proud to be born and bred in Croydon" |
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I remember from my visit to London that cabs were these antique looking cars. They were cosy to sit in. What? Yellow cab hasn't invaded the UK yet? ;) What is BSG Robotech-Saga-Wiki SW-wiki |
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No but TX4's have crossed the pond!! ![]() "Proud to be born and bred in Croydon" |
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No but TX4's have crossed the pond!! Oh NO! The British are coming, the... ;) What is BSG Robotech-Saga-Wiki SW-wiki |
Sirius B ![]() Volunteer tester ![]() Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 17830 Credit: 2,457,666 RAC: 1,841 ![]() ![]() |
Shouldn't that be..... ...The British have returned..... :) |
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Shouldn't that be..... Don't tell the Tea Partiers, they'll have a fit... :D What is BSG Robotech-Saga-Wiki SW-wiki |
John McLeod VII Volunteer developer Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 15 Jul 99 Posts: 24806 Credit: 790,712 RAC: 0 ![]() |
I remember from my visit to London that cabs were these antique looking cars. They were cosy to sit in. We saw many that were something other than plain black. Many had advertising wraps. We saw two pink ones (on the same street at the same time - no mistake). One that had a watch gear paint job (or possibly wrap). And many others. Admittedly, the one that we rode in (at 2 in the morning getting to our hotel) was black. The NY cabbies got a few gas electric hybrids a few years ago. Apparently, they were so popular that they commanded a higher daily price from the dispatchers... ![]() ![]() BOINC WIKI |
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Something i saw last year, that i wish i'd got a picture of, was an LTI Taxi, completely painted in Green Flag advertising... on the back of an AA lorry! (Green Flag and the AA are rival breakdown services, for any foreign readers.) Life on earth is the global equivalent of not storing things in the fridge. ![]() |
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