Waymo bought Apple’s self-driving car proving ground for $220M Waymo has purchased a 5,500-acre proving ground in Arizona for $220 million from a shell company linked to Apple. This facility, previously used by Fiat Chrysler and then Apple for its Project Titan, includes various specialized courses for autonomous vehicle testing. The acquisition significantly expands Waymo’s testing capabilities to support fleet expansion and advanced development of its self-driving system.

• Waymo acquired a 5,500-acre proving ground in Arizona for $220 million.
• The property was owned by a Delaware shell company associated with Apple.
• The facility includes a city course, vehicle dynamics area, oval track, and freeway course.
• It will be used for simulating driving scenarios, rider-only testing, and operational training.
• Apple had purchased the property in 2021 for $125 million as part of its scuttled Project Titan.
• Waymo is currently expanding its fleet and commercial robotaxi services, particularly in Arizona.
• The acquired proving ground is much larger than Waymo’s other test facilities in California and Ohio. Continue reading https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/waymo-bought-apples-self-driving-car-proving-ground-for-220m/