Waymo bought Apple’s self-driving car proving ground for $220M

June 8, 2026 Kirsten Korosec, Sean O'Kane

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Waymo has acquired a massive 5,500-acre proving ground in Arizona owned by Route 14 Investment Partners LLC, a Delaware shell company associated with Apple, according to documents filed with Maricopa County. Waymo acquired the property, which is located near other proving grounds in Wittman, Arizona, for $220 million, according to the filing. The sale was […]

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