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Spy Shots: AM General-built taxi cab gets restyled before production

In an oddly compelling little piece of timing, two new American companies are working on taxi designs just after Checker Motors, the most famous of all bespoke taxicab companies, has filed for bankruptcy. We've seen the Standard Taxi before, but it has apparently been restyled a bit after cab owners complained about the initial concept's dowdy appearance. It's a slight improvement by the looks of things, though we certainly wouldn't call the machine attractive. It's what's under the skin that counts, though, and the Standard Taxi looks to ... Read more →

MetroKing, America's first domestically-made taxi since Checker? Jeremy Korzeniewski

Although the two events seemingly have nothing to do with each other, a new company called MetroKing has sprung up that hopes of manufacturing cabs in America just as former taxi maker Checker ...

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Spy Shots: AM General-built taxi cab gets restyled before production 9 months ago on Autoblog

MetroKing, America's first domestically-made taxi since Checker? 10 months ago on Autoblog

Although the two events seemingly have nothing to do with each other, a new company called MetroKing has sprung up that hopes of manufacturing cabs in America just as former taxi maker Checker has filed for bankruptcy. Starting with the underpinnings from a two-wheel drive Chevrolet Colorado ...

AM General to produce Standard Taxi cabs? 1 year ago on Autoblog

It sure ain't pretty, though beauty, in this case, is likely in the eye of the beholder. A few years back, a new take on the taxi was provided by Standard Taxi, a company based in Troy, Michigan. The design for the purpose-built people hauler uses GM running gear and is able to haul four passengers ...

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