NAGOYA – Toyota Motor Corp. is considering investing up to ¥60 billion ($550 million) in Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing Technology Co. in an effort to expand its business in China, sources close to the matter said Wednesday.
Toyota and Didi are looking to set up a joint venture to offer mobility services, including ride-sharing in the world’s largest auto market, the sources said.
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