London taxis "Made in China"

London Taxis are as British as bowler hats and Big Ben. You wouldn't think of London taxis in China. Well, think again!

London Taxi International turned to China to drive overseas expansion. From 2009, more than 8,000 London Taxis will be produced from the Chinese factory in Shanghai, more than double the annual output of the firm's historical factory plant in Conventry, England.

Most of these cars will go to places like Singapore, Dubai, Moscow, that covet the...
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London Taxis are as British as bowler hats and Big Ben. You wouldn't think of London taxis in China. Well, think again!

London Taxi International turned to China to drive overseas expansion. From 2009, more than 8,000 London Taxis will be produced from the Chinese factory in Shanghai, more than double the annual output of the firm's historical factory plant in Conventry, England.

Most of these cars will go to places like Singapore, Dubai, Moscow, that covet the image associated with the London Taxis' tradition of good service and durability.

Now you're afraid you will be taking a Chinese taxi in London? Don't! 90% of the taxi cabs used in Britain will continue to be built at Coventry.
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