SoftBank and Toyota have said their autonomous car joint venture , Toyota Technologies , could launch in southeast Asia next year . The venture is 40.2 % owned by SoftBank , 39.8 % by Toyota and 10 % by Honda and Toyota automotive subsidiary Hino . Monet chairman Junichi Miyakawa said other car manufacturers were expected to make investments . The company plans to export a basic version of its on - demand self - driving service platform and also has initial plans for on - demand car and motorcycle services in 2020 , followed by a services platform for electric vehicles .
SoftBank and Toyota have said their autonomous car joint venture, Monet Technologies, could launch in southeast Asia next year. The venture is 40.2% owned by SoftBank, 39.8% by Toyota and 10% by Honda and Toyota truck subsidiary Hino. Monet CEO Junichi Miyakawa said other car manufacturers were expected to make investments. The company plans to export a basic version of its on-demand self-driving service platform and also has initial plans for on-demand car and bus services in Japan, followed by a services platform for electric vehicles.