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Dramatic photo of cancelled Afeela 1 sedan and Afeela 2 SUV in an empty showroom with 'CANCELLED' sign and refund forms, symbolizing Sony Honda Mobility's EV project discontinuation.

Sony Honda Mobility cancels Afeela 1 sedan and Afeela 2 SUV amid Honda's EV strategy shift

25. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI Bilde generert av AI

Sony Honda Mobility, the joint venture between Sony and Honda, has discontinued its two electric vehicle models: the Afeela 1 sedan and Afeela 2 SUV. The decision follows Honda's reassessment of its electrification strategy on March 12, 2026, and comes amid slowing U.S. EV demand. The company will issue full refunds to U.S. customers who placed reservations.

Mobile driver's license service operates today in Jakarta and surroundings

The mobile driver's license service resumes operations on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in several areas to handle renewals for licenses expiring between March 19-24. The dispensation period for renewals extends until March 28, 2026. Residents are advised to arrive early due to expected crowds after the long holiday.

Volkswagen negotiates Iron Dome parts at Osnabrück plant

24. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Volkswagen is holding talks with Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to produce Iron Dome air defense components at its Osnabrück plant, the Financial Times reports. The facility, employing 2,300 workers, faces closure after T-Roc Cabrio production ends in mid-2027.

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Lucid Group presents at Bank of America Global Automotive Summit

Lucid Group executives presented at the Bank of America Global Automotive Summit on March 17, 2026. Interim CEO Marc Winterhoff and CFO Taoufiq Boussaid discussed recent Investor Day updates. They emphasized a transition from heavy investments ending in 2026.

BMW unveils i3 50 xDrive EV sedan with 440-mile range

18. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

BMW has revealed its all-new i3 electric sedan, a sporty 3 Series EV built on the Neue Klasse platform. The model offers 440 miles of EPA range, 463 horsepower and production starting in August 2026. It features advanced tech like an 800-volt system and Panoramic Vision display.

BYD EV achieves 70% charge in 5 minutes, 644-mile range ahead of Europe launch

Building on its December 2025 Flash Charging technology, Chinese EV maker BYD has unveiled a new model that charges to 70% in 5 minutes and fully in 9 minutes, offering a 644-mile range. It is set to launch in Europe this April.

Samsung chief returns from Europe after EV battery talks

12. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong returned to Seoul on Friday from a business trip to Europe. He likely held meetings with European carmakers on battery cooperation. He arrived at Gimpo International Airport with Samsung SDI CEO Choi Joo-sun.

mandag, 23. mars 2026, 16:49