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Plus, Singapore to investigate the Uber-Grab deal. Tesla’s semiautonomous system was engaged in the fatal crash of its Model X.

Didi Chuxing is likely to provide a platform where automakers will provide cars for rental.

Meituan-Dianping is reportedly launching ride-hailing service in 7 major cities in China.

China’s largest ride-hailing company is planning to buy over one million second-hand vehicles from online car marketplace Renrenche.com.

As a latecomer to self-driving technologies, Didi has a different edge in the market: its huge data bank.

Uber was struggling to make inroads in Japan.

Didi said it would open its platform to car markers’ own sharing services, meaning car makers could approach the platform as a marketing avenue to sell their EV models.

Didi users in mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong will be able to tap into their Didi app for taxi-hailing in the city.