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Toyota invests $600M in Didi Chuxing, JV vehicle-related services for ride-hailing drivers

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Those cars are equipped with Toyota’s in-vehicle device, TransLog, leveraging intelligent analysis capabilities of Toyota’s proprietary Mobility Services Platform (MSPF) to provide quality automobile maintenance support and safe driving guidance to ride-hailing drivers.

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Toyota invests $394M in, collaborates with Joby on air mobility

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Air transportation has been a long-term goal for Toyota, and while we continue our work in the automobile business, this agreement sets our sights to the sky. As the lead investor in Joby’s $590-million Series C financing, Toyota is continuing to leverage emerging technologies to provide "Mobility for All.". Joby’s eVTOL.

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Electric Vehicles Save Owners Up To $12,000 Over Life of Vehicle

Plug in America

They found all six EVs offer savings in the very first year of ownership when financed. EVs Can Save Up To $12,000 Over Their Lifetime The study considers various factors such as fuel costs, maintenance and repair expenses, purchase price, federal tax credits, financing options, and resale value.

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Didi Chuxing sets up JV with China EV maker BAIC-BJEV; next-gen connected car systems; Transportation Brain

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Xiaoju Automobile Solutions?XAS?was was soon created to build out a collaborative driver/car-owner service platform through integrated auto-finance, leasing, trading, charging and refueling, and maintenance operations. With the support of policymakers, China is accelerating its systemic transition to new energy vehicles.

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Top 7 Tips for Buying a Car

Clean Fleet Report

million automobiles in 2022, marking a rise from the 66.7 Making the right choice could have lasting effects on your daily routine, finances and overall quality of life, whether you’re new to car buying or an experienced veteran. Global car sales increased to approximately 67.2 million units sold in 2021.

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DiDi partners with SoftBank in Japan for platform services for taxi industry, launches open new energy car-sharing platform

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The network of strategic partners includes 12 top automakers including BAIC BJEV, BYD, Chang’an Automobile Group, Chery Automobile Group, Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle, First Auto Works, Geely Auto, Hawtai Motor, JAC Motors, KIA Motors, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, and Zotye Auto.

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Hyundai Motor Group invests $300M in India’s largest mobility service provider Ola

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As part of the strategic collaboration, the companies have agreed to co-create solutions to operate and manage fleet vehicles, marking the Group’s first foray into the industry, as they expand operations from automobile manufacturing and sales to total fleet solutions. Ola already hosts more than 1.3

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