Sony Honda’s EV to Offer In-Car Karaoke and Movie Streaming for Ultimate Entertainment

December 17, 2024 – Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Sony Group and Honda focused on pure electric vehicles (EVs), has announced a partnership with Canadian media services company Stingray Group. The collaboration will introduce Stingray’s karaoke library, featuring over 100,000 songs, into the “AFEELA” model, which is set to begin accepting orders in…

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Honda and Nissan to Finalize Merger Framework by January 2025

December 25, 2024 – Honda and Nissan Motor Company are planning to finalize the framework for a business merger by the end of January 2025, according to a report by Kyodo News Agency. The two automakers will focus their discussions on a soon-to-be-established merger preparation committee. Given that Honda’s market capitalization (7.56 trillion yen) significantly…

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Lotus Ditches All-Electric Plans, Embraces Combustion Engines Again with New “Focus 2030” Strategy

May 15, 2026 – Lotus has officially abandoned its all-electric ambitions, unveiling a new three-pronged product strategy that brings internal combustion engines back from the brink of extinction. The British sports car maker, led by CEO Feng Qingfeng, revealed its “Focus 2030” plan on May 13, a dramatic reversal that scraps the brand’s previous commitment…

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EU’s “Removable Battery” Rule Not Applicable to All Smartphones, High-Quality Batteries Exempted

July 17, 2023 – In a surprising move last month, the European Parliament passed a new regulation calling for the “easy disassembly and replacement” of batteries in household appliances and consumer electronics, including smartphones and gaming consoles, to be enforced by 2027. This decision raised hopes of a potential comeback for removable batteries in mobile…

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