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Didi Chuxing launches health safety effort in its ride-hailing cars to slow the coronavirus

Beijing-based Didi plans to invest about $14.3 million in this safety measure, which involves installing protective plastic sheets.

24 February 2020

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With guidance from medical professionals, Didi initially rolled out its protective divider program in a number of cities, including the southern coastal city of Shenzhen, Taiyuan in northern Shanxi province and in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei province.

Kelley Blue Book expands two services into Australia through Cox Automotive

This latest expansion into Australia follows a recent expansion of Pricing Service and MarketLens into Canada via Cox Automotive Canada.

24 February 2020

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Dealer Solutions, the biggest independent information aggregator and top auto website within Australia, announced it will be adding Kelley Blue Book's evaluation vehicle data onto its site.

Tada, a ride-hailing company from South Korea, wins major court case

Prosecutors had sought one-year jail terms for executives of Tada and its parent firm, arguing Tada was a de facto unlicenced taxi service.

24 February 2020

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South Korea restricts ride-hailing to only licensed taxis and bans the use of private cars for the purpose. Tada has been exploiting a rule that allows the rental of chauffer-driven 11-seaters to operate its ride-hailing services, angering the taxi lobby and regulators.

Autohome announces revenue increases as the Chinese auto sales market dips

Chinese auto sales have fallen by 18% recently and Autohome's stock continues to increase.

24 February 2020

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"With a broadened array of data products available for our partners, Autohome creates more value for the auto ecosystem." Min Lu, the Chief Executive Officer of Autohome, said in the statement.

Dunzo, a Google-backed local delivery platform, raised venture debt from Alteria Capital

The latest investment from Alteria comes after the venture debt fund provided around $1 million to Dunzo in November 2018.

24 February 2020

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Dunzo operates a task management application that allows users to create to-do lists. The startup fulfills tasks such as grocery and restaurant deliveries, instant local courier services and home services.

The trend towards electric cars could transform Canada's auto industry

A report says annual global production of electrified vehicles by the top OEMs will reach as many as 13 million by 2025.

24 February 2020

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“The change is going to be dramatic, even in the next five years,” said Peter Hatges, partner and National Automotive Sector leader for KPMG in Canada, in a prepared statement. “Canada can really play a leading role in this transformation.”

Beno Technologies launches new platform to change vehicle rentals in the UAE

The visionary tech start-up aims to elevate the traditional way of doing business with high level services, innovation and profound customer care.

24 February 2020

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By embracing the concept of a shared economy, Beno aims to empower SMEs across the UAE by unifying their fleets under one streamlined tech-based platform.

CDK Global launches its Repair Order API and signs on Xtime and GoMoto

Both Xtime and GoMoto are now accessing the Repair Order API through Fortellis.

21 February 2020

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Repair Order API connects across multiple third-party service vendors and leverages the capabilities of the CDK Drive dealership management system so that dealers can safely and securely open and edit service repair orders within the DMS.

Heycar purchases auto review and advice site HonestJohn.co.uk

HonestJohn went into administration last month after running into cash problems.

21 February 2020

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HonestJohn.co.uk, an auto review and information website, also has a 'Cars for Sale' area which has been operating for around twenty years with millions of visitors.

Carbar brings former Carsguide CEO, Lauren Williams onto its board

Lauren Williams was the CEO of Carsguide for just under five years.

21 February 2020

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Commenting on the appointment, Carbar CEO Des Hang said: “Lauren’s expertise and guidance will prove crucial for Carbar as will continue to expand across Australia,”