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Khabre desk
Recent reporting, analysis and explainers from the Japan desk.
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Toyota and Waymo plan to begin testing and validating an autonomous bZ4X fleet in Japan in 2027. The companies describe this as an initial test phase, with deployments in the UK and other Waymo-serviced markets planned for later years.
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Waymo and Toyota plan to test and validate a fleet of autonomous Toyota bZ4X vehicles in Japan in 2027. They say later deployment is planned for the UK and other markets where Waymo operates.
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Toyota has launched a completely redesigned Hilux in Japan with a 2.8-litre diesel engine, part-time 4WD, revised chassis and suspension hardware, expanded safety functions and connected services.