Waymo and Toyota partner to test autonomous bZ4X vehicles in Japan
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Waymo, Toyota
Japan
October 30, 2026
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Waymo and Toyota announced a partnership to test autonomous Toyota bZ4X vehicles in Japan starting next year. Toyota will manufacture the vehicles and integrate Waymo's self-driving system at its Takaoka factory. The companies plan to eventually deploy these vehicles in other right-hand drive markets like the U.K.
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