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Old August 30th 12, 01:39 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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On Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:27:16 +0100
Bruce wrote:
independent rear suspension gives a smoother ride. The Nissan's ride
is likely to be choppy in the back because it uses a beam axle and
leaf springs.


Thats high tech for the USA.

traditional London taxis are now mostly manufactured in China; those


Manufactured for who? Where are they being sold outside of the UK?

http://www.carsuk.net/englon-txn-from-geely-the-new-london-taxi-no-chance/


That is one fugly motor. The chinese might be good at manufacture but they
should really leave designing to someone else.

B2003