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Toyota and Waymo to build self-driving fleet, Japan tests begin in 2027

Toyota and Waymo will start testing an autonomous bZ4X fleet in Japan in 2027, with a later rollout planned for the UK and other markets.

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what happened

Toyota and Waymo plan to begin testing an autonomous fleet based on the Toyota bZ4X in Japan in 2027, with later deployment in the UK and other Waymo markets. The vehicles will be assembled at Toyota's Takaoka plant and fitted with Waymo's autonomous driving hardware. The information is attributed to TradingView, which relied on a Toyota press release distributed by Japan Corporate News.

why it matters

For markets, this is a step in a strategic expansion, and the testing timeline gives a reference point for judging the scale of future commercial projects. Regulatory approvals and confirmed unit volumes or revenue terms would be a stronger signal, and the announcement does not yet include them.

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  1. Toyota Motor Corporation To Build Waymo-Equipped AV Fleet, Japan Tests Start 2027 — TradingView, 1 November 2026 at 15:18 UTC

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