Tesla has some AI-related car competition.Alphabet’s Waymo and Toyota Motor announced a preliminary agreement on Tuesday to “explore a collaboration focused on accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies.

The companies didn't announce any timelines, but Toyota could be setting the stage for future vehicle announcements, be it EVs or gas-powered cars.

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