Chery Automobile Co. and a subsidiary of NQ Mobile Inc. have formed a partnership to develop an operating system for connected cars.

The subsidiary, Linkmotion Holdings, will create a Linux-based operating system that draws on its expertise in cybersecurity and over-the-air diagnostics.

"We are excited to be working together with Chery to develop this technology platform for the future of new lines of connected and autonomous cars," said Linkmotion President Chen Bo.

State-owned Chery is headquartered in Wuhu, Anhui province. The company produces passenger vehicles and commercial trucks, and it operates a joint venture with Jaguar Land Rover and Singaporean investment company Kenon Holdings.

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