The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica in all its glory. (credit: Chrysler)
A report from Bloomberg claims that we'll soon see a self-driving car deal between Google and Fiat Chrysler. The two companies are reportedly teaming up for a new round of self-driving car prototypes using a minivan, the Chrysler Pacifica.
The report describes the Pacifica as "the first phase of a joint project" to create self-driving cars. Fiat Chrysler would equip the Pacifica with Google's autonomous tech "starting this year." Bloomberg says the deal would not be exclusive for either company, allowing both to pursue other partners.
If the report turns out to be true, going with minivans would be an interesting choice. Google's newest self-driving prototype is a tiny two-seater the company designed itself. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica is a comparatively giant vehicle that seats seven people. Google's self-driving fleet also contains several Lexus RX450Hs and Toyota Priuses, making the Pacifica the company's largest autonomous car. We were really hoping for a Fiat 500 mod, as it looks like a close cousin of Google's custom cars.
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