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Sony Honda Mobility concludes “ AFEELA” exhibition in Ginza following discontinuation of development Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM, Minato Ward, Tokyo), which decided to discontinue development of the  AFEELA electric vehicle (EV), announced on March 27 that it had ended its exhibition at the "G735 Gallery" in Ginza, Tokyo. “We deeply regret this outcome and are heartbroken. We would like to once again offer our sincere apologies for any i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

vironment, Honda has decided to cancel the development and launch of three BEV models that were planned for production in the United States (Honda 0 SUV, 0 Saloon and Acura RSX). Additionally, on March 25, Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) announced the cancellation of development and sales of the BEV AFEELA 1 as well as the second model of AFEELA. SHM will continue to discuss its future business strategy with the parent companies, Honda and Sony Gr...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC (HDMA), East Liberty Auto Plant Honda CR-V, CR-V Hybrid (2022-), Crosstour (-2015); Acura RDX (2012-2026 planning), HV RDX (planning), MDX (2017-); Sony Honda Mobility AFEELA 1 (2026-planning cancelled) Car and SUV assembly plant - On March 12, 2026, Honda announced that it was cancelling development and production plans for the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Acura RSX at the Marysville Auto Pl...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Sony Honda Mobility announces discontinuation of development and launch of AFEELA 1 and second model of AFEELA vehicles On March 25, Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) announced that it has decided to discontinue the development and launch of its first model, AFEELA 1, and its second model of AFEELA vehicles that had been under development. As a result of its parent company Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda)’s reassessment of its automobile electrificat...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

s within the EV Hub that the company established in Ohio, and other supporting plants, that include: Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio, which was to build the three discontinued EVs, East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio which was to provide a supporting role in EV production, but still has the Sony Mobility AFEELA planned, Georgia Transmission Plant which was to produce E-axles, Anna Engine Plant in Ohio which was to produce battery housings, LH Battery P...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

s within the EV Hub that the company established in Ohio, and other supporting plants, that include: Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio, which was to build the three discontinued EVs, East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio which was to provide a supporting role in EV production, but still has the Sony Mobility AFEELA planned, Georgia Transmission Plant which was to produce E-axles, Anna Engine Plant in Ohio which was to produce battery housings, LH Battery P...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

s within the EV Hub that the company established in Ohio, and other supporting plants, that include: Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio, which was to build the three discontinued EVs, East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio which was to provide a supporting role in EV production, but still has the Sony Mobility AFEELA planned, Georgia Transmission Plant which was to produce E-axles, Anna Engine Plant in Ohio which was to produce battery housings, LH Battery P...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

tor supply issue Honda to resume regular output at NA plants as chip supply increases Honda 0 Series Saloon now delayed to 2027 Honda to begin exporting U.S.-built Passport, Acura Integra Type S to Japan Honda plants in U.S. affected by recent EV cancellations Sony Honda Mobility awaits decision on AFEELA project Toyota converts U.S.-built vehicles to RHD for export to Japan Honda revealed images of the 2013 "Accord Sedan" and "Accord Coupe" on A...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Sony Honda Mobility announces AFEELA Studio & Delivery Hub Torrance opening On March 16, Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc. (SHMA) announced it will host the grand opening of the AFEELA Studio & Delivery Hub Torrance on March 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PT. Attendees will include SHMA Executives, the Mayor of Torrance, civic leaders, AFEELA 1 reservation holders, and invited guests. The AFEELA 1 will be on-site for guided, in-cabin experienc...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Sony Honda Mobility awaits decision on AFEELA project On March 13, the day after Honda announced it was cancelling three EV production programs in the U.S., Sony Honda Mobility announced only that it will present a “AFEELA Prototype Tuned Up by Hajime Sorayama” exhibit at CREATIVE MUSEUM TOKYO in Tokyo starting March 14 through May 10. No mention has yet been made about a change in plans for the AFEELA 1 electric sedan that is based on the pl...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

Hub that the company established in Ohio, and other supporting plants, that include:   •  Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio, which was to build the three discontinued EVs  •  East Liberty Auto Plant in Ohio which was to provide a supporting role in EV production, but still has the Sony Mobility AFEELA planned for production  •  Georgia Transmission Plant which was to produce E-axles  •  Anna Engine Plant in Ohio which was to produce b...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

AFEELA 1’s HMI From coverage of the CES 2026 exhibition Summary Display (front instrument panel, rear seats, Media bar) Yoke-type steering wheel switches (air conditioning, lighting, etc.), door opening/closing systems AFEELA 1 HMI concept (Personalization, AI communication, cloud integration, and more)   Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), the joint venture (JV) mobility tech company established by Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. in ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/03/12

CES 2026: In-vehicle Entertainment Solutions BMW, Mercedes show infotainment functions; suppliers show display and sound systems Summary BMW iX3, Mercedes GLC and CLA highlight entertainment capabilities Afeela unveils new concept vehicle and outlines entertainment features Aumovio showcases display technologies, LG previews cockpit concepts QNX and Pioneer feature software-based sound demonstrations Amazon displays next-gen in-vehicle assistant ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2026/02/02

big Robotaxi players. However, the 2030s are expected to bring a much broader field as Premium brands, new EV entrants, and Chinese disruptors push L3 capabilities into more nameplates. Likely L3 contenders include:– Premium: Audi, Porsche, Tesla, Cadillac, Volvo– Newer entrants: Rivian, Lucid, Afeela– Chinese disruptors: Luxeed, Stelato, Xiaomi, Xpeng, Zeekr As a result, GlobalData’s Autonomous Levels Forecast sees sales volumes of L3 ca...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/19

ystem". For two decades, and three generations, the Acura RDX has been a staple of the Acura SUV lineup, beginning with the 2007 model year, with cumulative sales of around 850,000 units in North America. The East Liberty Auto Plant is currently gearing up for production of the Sony Honda Mobility AFEELA 1. (Honda release on January 14, 2026) ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

CES 2026: Sony Honda Mobility unveils AFEELA Prototype 2026 On January 5, Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) unveiled a new prototype, the AFEELA Prototype 2026, at a press conference ahead of the opening of CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The AFEELA Prototype 2026 builds on the core concept of AFEELA 1 while offering greater spatial flexibility and accessibility, aiming to deliver joy and value to a broader range of users. The company plans to develop a productio...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/06

Sony Honda Mobility initiates AFEELA 1 trial production in Ohio, U.S. On January 2, Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) announced that it recently conducted trial production runs of its first model, AFEELA 1, using the production line at the East Liberty Auto Plant of its contract manufacturing partner, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC (Honda). This trial was conducted as part of the preparation process for mass production. SHM also a...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/05

CES 2026: Sony Honda Mobility to unveil pre-production “AFEELA 1” and new concept model On November 20, Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), the joint venture between Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced that it will be exhibiting at CES 2026, which takes place in Las Vegas, NV January 6-9, 2026.  Ahead of the show’s public opening, SHM will be holding its first ever independent press conference on Media Day, January 5, 2026. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

Sony Honda Mobility to introduce video and music technology in Afeela 1 Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (Sony Honda Mobility) will introduce a technology that provides videos and music to individual seats for its Afeela 1 that will be delivered from the middle of 2026 in the U.S. state of California. The company aims to reduce sound interference in the small interior space to realize the sound quality of home audio systems. Sony Honda Mobility is curren...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10