Taxi-Mart News

What is new at the Taxi-Mart Website and Shop

July 1, 2008

  • New E7 – Speaks for Itself

    The purpose-built E7 has already revolutionised the UK’s hackney taxi market and the new generation from Cab Direct and Peugeot is proving a huge success amongst the taxi trade, impressing drivers with even more ground-breaking features. (…)

June 3, 2008

  • Hybrid London Taxi

    Another TSB project is also aimed at transforming an icon — the London taxi. (…)

May 26, 2008

  • Another Winner from Ford & Cab Direct

    Experienced cabbie Ronald Gill, from Chelmsford in Essex, decided to give his business a boost by purchasing a brand new Ford Mondeo from Cab Direct. 
    Ronald was quick to explain what made him decide his new taxi should be a car that has established itself as a firm favourite throughout the UK. (…)

  • Cab Direct Take on the Challenge

    Leading taxi supplier Cab Direct’s staff gave it their all as they tackled a 5K run to raise money for the wheelchair rehabilitation charity WheelPower. (…)

  • Robert Marie - another ecstatic E7 customer

    Robert Marie MBE from Jersey recently took delivery of his new E7 and is delighted with his choice. Having previously owned 3 E7’s, Robert had opted for a change with his last taxi and bought a VW minibus. However, following last years motor show in Coventry he decided that the new E7 was definitely the car for him and since reverting back to the tailor-made taxi from Peugeot he couldn’t be happier. (…)

May 21, 2008

May 9, 2008

  • Cab firm fears London downturn

    Black cab maker Manganese Bronze yesterday reported sharply higher profits on the back of the launch of its TX4 model last year, but warned sales so far this year had been affected by the uncertainty which has swept through London's financial market. (…)

April 28, 2008

April 24, 2008

April 23, 2008

  • Jobs Expansion at Cab Direct

    Taxi manufacturer Cab Direct has completed the latest phase of development at its main manufacturing plant. 
     
    Opened at the beginning of April the new factory adds 98,000 square feet of vehicle production space to Cab Direct’s existing 12-acre site. 40 new vehicle assembly jobs are also being created, bringing the total workforce to more than 350 people. 
     
    Purpose-Built
     
    The new factory now houses production for some of Cab Direct’s most popular taxi products, including the purpose-built Peugeot E7 and Mercedes-Benz M8 taxis. Other models include flexible people carriers like the Peugeot Eurobus and Volkswagen Odyssey, together with low-cost wheelchair accessible vehicles like the Ford Journey and Fiat Freedom. The company also produces a wide range of minibus taxis. (…)

April 22, 2008

  • Geely TX4

    Here's a cab that you may struggle to follow! Called the Geely TX4 it's a racy version of the traditional black Taxi seen everyday on the streets of London. (…)

April 21, 2008

  • E7 - Comfort Cab

    When your vehicle is your workplace, comfort and convenience are certain to be high on your list of requirements. Which is exactly why New E7 offers a new dimension in driver benefits. (…)

April 9, 2008

  • Driving animal knowledge home this summer

    Black Cab drivers and their families are invited to take a free break from the hustle and bustle of London’s roads and get closer to nature at ZSL London Zoo, after an overwhelming response to the same offer last year. (…)

March 26, 2008

  • Taxi fails first aid inspection

    A TAXI driver was left feeling cut up when his £18,000 taxi was failed by vehicle inspectors - because it contained no scissors. (…)

March 11, 2008

  • Tradex & Westminster Insurance

    PRESS RELEASE
    Tradex Insurance Co. Ltd are pleased to announce the acquisition of the business of Westminster Motor Insurance Association Ltd. (…)

March 6, 2008

  • Eco-friendly Easter

    Keep your carbon footprint to a minimum and don’t travel too far this Easter. (…)

February 1, 2008

  • Birmingham Taxi Warehouse

    Birmingham Taxi Warehouse is pleased to announce the sucess of it's recent launch of the all new XL7 Peugeot and Fiat Taxi range. (…)

January 31, 2008

January 29, 2008

  • Broad Oak Asset Finance

    Finance Facilities
    Taxi-Mart Website spoke with Mark Burgess from Broad Oak Asset Finance regarding the various finance options available for the taxi industry. (…)