Story no.105National· United StatesOngoingElectric and batteries +1Notable Several countries (2)31 Oct → 1 Nov4 facts · 4 art.

Honda and Sony abandon Afeela electric vehicles

On October 31, 2026, the Sony Honda Mobility joint venture abandons its two Afeela electric models. The next day, Honda revises the terms of its partnership with Sony after this abandonment. A US patent filed by Honda shows an electric SUV close to an abandoned model, while the manufacturer redirects its investments toward hybrids. The same day, Honda cancels three electric models, continuing the reduction of its ambitions in this segment.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 4 events involving Honda and Sony, in 2 countries (Japon, États-Unis), followed from 31 October 2026 to 1 November 2026. 4 articles from 4 sources (electric and batteries, plants, jobs and earnings); last updated on 1 November 2026 at 14:06. Figures reported: 3 vehicles.

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Honda and Sony abandon their two Afeela electric cars
The joint venture Sony Honda Mobility is giving up its two Afeela electric models. This withdrawal marks a halt to the electric vehicle project developed jointly by Honda and Sony.
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The activity

4 facts

Latest activity 17 hours ago

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31 Oct1 Nov

Countries concerned

Several countries (2)

Brands concerned

Official figures

Honda · 9,182 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 62 recall(s) in 12 months

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3
véhicules

Highest number recorded in 1 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.

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	Articles	Outlets
United States	4	2

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	Articles	Outlets
English	2	2
Portuguese	2	1

Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.

Honda and Sony abandon Afeela electric vehicles

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