New York City shops for next generation taxi at Detroit Auto Show
by Alex Nunez (RSS feed) on Jan 19th, 2008 at 10:33AM
Click image for a gallery of the '07 Ford Escape Hybrid TaxiAs capable a taxi as the Ford Crown Vic has been for New York and other big cities, the big sedan is nearing the end of its run, and since it makes up the majority of NYC's taxi fleet, the Taxi and Limousine Commission is on the prowl, looking for a proper replacement. Ideally, they'd get a custom design that provides passenger space, ample cargo capacity, easy access for the disabled, reduced fuel consumption, and clean operation. Like London's iconic black cabs, the ideal NYC taxi would also have a unique, easily identifiable... Read More
