It's set to be available in 2027, although Nissan did not give
the models or other details.
It's an already-crowded field. The self-driving car market is
estimated to reach $2 trillion by 2030, according to market
researcher IndustryARC, riding on the back of advances in AI,
sensor technologies and data processing capabilities.
Japan’s top automaker, Toyota Motor Corp., has a partnership
deal with Waymo, another self-driving technology developed by
Google. Waymo has also arrived in Japan, in partnership with a
cab company, but it’s still in the testing stage.
Other automakers are also working on autonomous driving
technology, including Honda Motor Co., General Motors and
Mercedes-Benz, as well as companies outside the auto industry
like Amazon and its subsidiary Zoox.
Nissan's push comes at a time when the overall Japanese auto
market is facing serious challenges because of President Donald
Trump's tariffs. Nissan especially is struggling. It has slashed
jobs and appointed a new chief executive, Ivan Espinosa, to
attempt a turnaround. The maker of the March subcompact, Leaf
electric cars and Infiniti luxury brand posted losses for the
April-June period, following a fiscal year of red ink.
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