HONG KONG: China's Tencent Holdings and Guangzhou Automobile Group Company Ltd have agreed to collaborate on Internet-connected cars – a strategic pact that sent shares in Guangzhou Auto surging.
The development of self-driving cars and fast-changing technology have set in motion a flurry of alliances between internet giants and automakers. Earlier this year, Tencent bought 5% of US electric car maker Tesla Inc for US$1.78bil (RM7.46bil).
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