Toyota and Waymo are set to begin testing autonomous versions of the bZ4X electric vehicle in Japan starting next year, marking a key step in their joint development efforts. The collaboration aims to refine self-driving technology ahead of potential global expansion, leveraging Toyota’s manufacturing and Waymo’s autonomous driving expertise. This move signals growing confidence in scaling autonomous ride services beyond early pilot programs. Industry observers will watch closely as the partners prepare to bring the technology to broader markets.


Toyota, Waymo to test autonomous bZ4Xs in Japan in 2027, eye overseas expansion  Yahoo Finance