China's Xpeng to acquire Didi's smart EV unit in deal worth up to $744 mln
Chinese electric car company Xpeng will acquire Didi's smart electric vehicle unit in a strategic partnership, with Xpeng's shares surging 16%, and plans to launch a new A-class model under the brand MONA to expand in the mass-market segment.
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