China’s fractured bike sharing industry just became more complex as car ride sharing giant Didi Chuxing announced the launch of a comprehensive bike-sharing platform. Under the plan, Didi’s car sharing app will integrate the services of Bluegogo, as well as bike sharing giant ofo and potentially other bike-sharing partners. It will also include a DiDi… Continue reading China Car-Sharing Giant Didi Chuxing Cooperates With Bluegogo To Launch Massive Bike-Sharing Platform
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Asia tech news roundup – Jan 9
Photo credit: James / Wikimedia Commons Here’s a wrap of the day’s top tech headlines. Social media Grindr picked up by Kunlun (China/US). Chinese gaming company Kunlun has acquired the remaining 37 percent stake of gay dating app Grindr in a US$152 million deal. It purchased around 62 percent of the US-based firm’s shares in… Continue reading Asia tech news roundup – Jan 9
China Car-Sharing Giant Didi Chuxing Buys Bluegogo To Launch Massive Bike-Sharing Platform
China’s fractured bike sharing industry just became more complex as car ride sharing giant Didi Chuxing announced the launch of a comprehensive bike-sharing platform. Under the plan, Didi’s car sharing app will integrate the services of its newly acquired bike sharing firm Bluegogo, as well as bike sharing giant ofo and potentially other bike-sharing partners.… Continue reading China Car-Sharing Giant Didi Chuxing Buys Bluegogo To Launch Massive Bike-Sharing Platform
Toyota Launches New Mobility Ecosystem and Concept Vehicle at CES 2018
Toyota President Akio Toyoda today announced a new mobility service business alliance at CES 2018, the global technology showcase in Las Vegas. He also revealed details of a new e-Palette Concept Vehicle, designed to meet the demands of future multi-mode transport and business applications. He said: “The automobile industry is clearly amid its most dramatic… Continue reading Toyota Launches New Mobility Ecosystem and Concept Vehicle at CES 2018
China’s FAW Car Buys 10% Stake In Mobike’s Car-sharing Unit Mobike Chuxing
FAW Car Co Ltd., a Shenzhen Stock Exchange-listed passenger car maker will take a 10% stake in bike-sharing firm Mobike’s new car-sharing unit Mobike Chuxing Technology Co, according to a securities filing by FAW. Mobike’s venture in to car sharing could place it in direct competition with China’s largest ride sharing firm Didi Chuxing. The value of… Continue reading China’s FAW Car Buys 10% Stake In Mobike’s Car-sharing Unit Mobike Chuxing
Asia tech news roundup – Jan 8
Ooi Huey Tyng, GrabPay’s new managing director for Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Photo credit: Grab / MovingStills Photography Funding for a used luxury goods marketplace, corporate backing for Mobike’s ride-hailing venture, and another high-profile executive appointment at Grab. Here are the day’s top tech news stories from around the region. Transportation More details of Didi’s… Continue reading Asia tech news roundup – Jan 8
China’s FAW Car buys 10 percent stake in Mobike’s new car-sharing unit
BEIJING (Reuters) – FAW Car Co Ltd (000800.SZ) said on Sunday it was taking a 10 percent stake in Chinese bicycle-sharing startup Mobike’s new car-sharing unit Mobike Chuxing Technology Co. Mobike Chuxing was set up in December with registered capital of 20 million yuan ($3 million). With the strategic investment, FAW will provide electric cars… Continue reading China’s FAW Car buys 10 percent stake in Mobike’s new car-sharing unit
China’s Didi Rumored To Buy Failed Bike Sharing Firm Bluegogo As Didi-Ofo Relations Worsen
China’s largest ride sharing firm Didi Chuxing has reportedly acquired collapsed bike sharing firm Bluegogo and is incubating an internal bike sharing brand, as Didi’s relationship with Chinese bike sharing leader ofo worsens. The Didi-ofo alliance appears on the verge of collapsing, Chinese media reported citing insiders with knowledge of the situation. Didi, which reportedly… Continue reading China’s Didi Rumored To Buy Failed Bike Sharing Firm Bluegogo As Didi-Ofo Relations Worsen
Meituan gives out munificent ride-hailing subsidies to take on Didi
Meituan gives out munificent ride-hailing subsidies to take on Didi · TechNode Jan 18, 2018 Dec 12, 2017 Aug 1, 2017 Jan 10, 2018 Dec 1, 2017 Jul 20, 2017 Dec 29, 2017 Aug 31, 2017 Jul 12, 2017 Dec 21, 2017 Aug 3, 2017 Jun 3, 2017
Daimler Group to be divided into three
The Daimler Board of Management has decided to take the first steps in a major redesign plan: In the future, the car company will consist of three independent divisions. The Stuttgart hopes that more clout against new rivals such as Tesla or Apple. Daimler headquarters in Stuttgart Monday, 16.10.2017 15:27 clock Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche… Continue reading Daimler Group to be divided into three