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A BMW emblem is pictured at the 2015 New York International Auto Show in New York.

BMW Invests in Carpooling Startup Scoop

German luxury car manufacturer BMW AG announced on May 2 that the company's BMW iVentures, its venture capital arm, will be investing in California-based startup Scoop Technologies, a company that offers smartphone-powered carpooling service. The exact terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Volkswagen is enjoying an upbeat sale in China and plans to invest more joint ventures.

Gett Receives $300 Million Investment From Volkswagen

The on-demand transportation market continues to grow, and the latest to steal the spotlight is Gett, a New York-based startup that operates primarily based in Europe. Gett has made the headlines after the startup received $300 million in investment from Volkswagen. The German car manufacturer wants to use the investment to spearhead its on-demand and autonomous cars.

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