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Sony and Honda Confirm Abandonment of Joint Electric Vehicle Project

Sony and Honda have officially confirmed their decision to abandon plans for their joint electric vehicle project, including the Afeela model, as reported by multiple sources.

25 Mar, 10:53 — 25 Mar, 17:48
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wsjHigh139d ago

Sony and Honda Hit the Brakes on a $102,900 EV - WSJ

Sony and Honda Hit the Brakes on a $102,900 EV  WSJ

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FTVery High139d ago

Honda and Sony scrap luxury EVs in latest electric rollback

Decision casts doubt over future of joint venture combining both Japanese companies’ strengths

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Business InsiderMostly Factual139d ago

Sony and Honda scrapped their next EV before launch. You can still drive it on PlayStation.

Honda and Sony canceled two Afeela products before they reached production. Andrej Sokolow/picture alliance via Getty Images Honda and Sony axed the Afeela, a tech-heavy electric sedan that was slated for sale in 2026. The decision leaves Sony Honda Mobility, their joint venture company, in limbo. Analysts say they aren't surprised by the cancellation — but were surprised by how late it came. The Afeela is dead. The car — a PlayStation-linked EV developed through Honda's joint venture with ...

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japan-timesMostly Factual139d ago

Sony Honda Mobility to end development and sale of EVs

Sony Honda Mobility was established in September 2022 by Honda and Sony Group.

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seeking-alphaMixed139d ago

Honda and Sony halt development of their joint electric vehicle

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ignMostly Factual139d ago

Sony's Honda Afeela PlayStation Cars Are Getting Scrapped Now Too

Sony's collaboration with Honda to make cars that streamed PlayStation 5 games has now been scrapped.

By Tom Phillips

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