London Taxi Company to create 1,000 jobs in Coventry
26 March 2015
Around 1,000 jobs will be created at a new research, development and assembly facility that will build the next generation of electric and ultra-low emission London black cabs.
Thu, 26 Mar 2015Around 1,000 jobs will be created at a new research, development and assembly facility that will build the next generation of electric and ultra-low emission London black cabs.
According to a company statement, Geely, the Chinese company behind the London Taxi Company, has committed £250m to the facility in the Ansty area of Coventry, close to the London Taxi Company’s existing factory in Holyhead Road, Coventry.
The 85,000 sq m site will house all of the company’s research, development and assembly operations.
The new site will have the capacity to assemble up to 36,000 vehicles annually.
According to a company statement, Geely, the Chinese company behind the London Taxi Company, has committed £250m to the facility in the Ansty area of Coventry, close to the London Taxi Company’s existing factory in Holyhead Road, Coventry.
The 85,000 sq m site will house all of the company’s research, development and assembly operations.
The new site will have the capacity to assemble up to 36,000 vehicles annually.
