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Waymo picks Toyota bZ4X as its next robotaxi, starting in Japan in 2027
Waymo will integrate its self-driving system into the Toyota bZ4X, built in Japan, with a test fleet starting in 2027 before expanding to the UK.
Summary
Waymo is adding the Toyota bZ4X to its robotaxi lineup. Toyota will build a custom version of the electric SUV with the Waymo Driver integrated right on the line in Japan, and a test fleet will start operating there in 2027. It’s the first actual vehicle to come out of the partnership the two companies signed last year. And it gives Waymo a Japanese-built car for its Tokyo launch, with the UK and other markets to follow.
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