GOOGL ▼ -0.5% - Alphabet Inc. $GOOGL 's Waymo is expanding its partnership with Toyota TM , with plans to begin testing autonomous Toyota bZ4X electric vehicles in Japan in 2027, followed by deployment in the UK and potentially other markets. Toyota will manufacture the vehicles at its Takaoka factory in Japan, where Waymo's self-driving hardware will also be installed. The agreement builds on an initial partnership announced in April 2025. Waymo is already testing Jaguar I-PACE vehicles in Japan and London, but the Toyota deal gives it another vehicle platform for expanding internationally. The companies also plan to explore bringing Waymo's autonomous technology to personally owned Toyota vehicles, potentially extending the partnership beyond robotaxis. Initial testing will involve a small number of vehicles, with broader deployment details yet to be announced. 30-OCT-2026 05:19 AM ET