Seoul - Hyundai Motor says it is joining hands with Southeast Asian ride-hailing service Grab to break into one of the world's fastest-growing markets.
The South Korean company said on Thursday that it has partnered with the Singapore-headquartered company to explore joint use of Hyundai's Ioniq electric cars among others.
Raised over $2-billion in funding
Under the partnership with Hyundai, Grab has raised more than $2.5-billion in its latest round of fundraising, which also includes Didi Chuxing, Softbank and Toyota Tsusho.
Tech services companies and auto manufacturers are stepping up cooperation on self-driving, artificial intelligence and other new technologies that are reshaping the auto industry.