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Waymo has a new name for its Zeekr-produced autonomous minivans that are set to roll out this year. Ojai, named for the city northwest of Los Angeles, was chosen because most American consumers aren’t familiar with the Geely-owned Zeekr brand, according to InsideEVs. That may be true, but try saying “Waymo Ojai” five times really fast. [Image: Waymo autonomous Zeekr self-driving vehicle navigating busy street, San Francisco, California, August 14, 2025. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/09/gettyimages-2231034041.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]