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Waymo and Toyota to test autonomous bZ4X robotaxis in Japan in 2027

Toyota and Waymo announced plans to begin testing a fleet of autonomous Toyota bZ4X electric vehicles in Japan in 2027, building on a preliminary partnership the companies struck in April 2025. Toyota will manufacture and equip the bZ4X with Waymo's self-driving hardware at its Takaoka plant in Aichi Prefecture, and the companies plan to later expand testing to the UK and other right-hand drive markets.

engadget.com · 2026-10-30

Waymo and Toyota to build bZ4X robotaxis with sensors installed on assembly line

Waymo announced that its next robotaxi will be a purpose-built Toyota bZ4X, assembled entirely at Toyota's Takaoka plant in Japan with Waymo's self-driving sensors and computers installed during manufacturing rather than added afterward. Testing and validation will begin in Japan next year, with the vehicles later rolling out to the UK and other international markets.

theverge.com · 2026-10-30