Toyota and Waymo Plan Japan Tests

Toyota Motor and Alphabet unit Waymo announced plans to test autonomous electric vehicles in Japan starting in 2027. The companies intend to expand deployment into Britain and other international markets in subsequent years.

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A Waymo driverless taxi travels through downtown Austin, Texas, US, October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Mike Segar

TOYOTA MOTOR CORP and ALPHABET INC-CL A subsidiary Waymo will launch autonomous electric vehicle testing in Japan in 2027. The collaboration pairs Toyota's bZ4X model with Waymo's self-driving technology for commercial scaling. Expansion into the United Kingdom and additional international markets is planned for subsequent years.