AutoNews reports that Ford Motor Co. and Walmart Inc. are partnering on autonomous vehicles.<br />The two companies have started a joint pilot to explore how they can use self-driving vehicles to deliver groceries and other consumer goods.<br />Ford made the announcement Wednesday.<br />The project has begun in the Miami area.<br />Ford has operations in Miami set up for a business revolving around autonomous vehicles.<br />Executives expect to launch autonomous vehicles commercially in 2021. <br />