Swansong for the Mercedes-Benz taxi as vans take over

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Berlin (dpa) – It’s the end of an era for taxi users in Germany and a host of other countries now that Mercedes-Benz has announced it will no longer offer the taxi version of the E-Class after the model change next year. The ivory E-class taxis are a common sight in Germany and taxis with a three-pointed star on the bonnet have also been on the ranks for years in Portugal, Morocco and Singapore. Older W124 versions also still soldier on. A symbol of luxury and comfort, the E-class taxi is a cut above the humdrum Dacias and Asian-made vehicles used by many cab operators. Although the E-class ta…

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