The Alphabet CEO said “personal ownership” of Waymo’s lidar-equipped cars is an option long-term.

Waymo and Toyota have announced a new partnership that could bring autonomous driving technology into privately owned vehicles. The collaboration looks to combine Waymo’s advanced self-driving systems with Toyota’s manufacturing expertise to accelerate the development of driver-assist and autonomous features for personal use.

Waymo and Toyota have agreed to explore a possible deal that could one day lead to a new vehicle designed for ride-hailing and even bring self-driving