The PlayStation Remote Play-enabled car, Afeela, from Sony and Honda has been cancelled.
Late last year, it seemed that development of this upcoming vehicle was progressing smoothly, as Sony and Honda announced that Afeela would begin deliveries in California in 2026. However, between then and now, things seem to have changed with both parties reevaluating the path ahead.
Sony and Honda’s Afeela 1 and Second Model Discontinued
In a new blog post, Sony Honda Mobility Inc. (SHM) announced that it will discontinue the launch and development of AFEELA 1, its second AFEELA model. SHM arrived at this decision after a discussion between Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. The decision comes right after Honda reassessed its automobile electrification strategy earlier this month.
Due to the reassessment, SHM “will not be able to utilize certain technologies and assets that were originally planned to be provided by Honda at the time of SHM’s initial business planning”. Hence, the decision was made that there is no “viable path forward to bring the Models to market as originally planned.”
However, this doesn’t mean SHM will end, as Sony and Honda continue to discuss future business plans. At the moment, the company will issue full refunds to users who reserved the Afeela 1 in California.
In other news, Insider Gaming’s recent exclusive report reveals that PlayStation will be dropping the “PlayStation Network” and “PSN” branding by September 2026. Additionally, the PS Plus monthly headliner for April has been unveiled. What are your thoughts on Sony and Honda cancelling their PlayStation car? Leave your thoughts down in the comments, and join the official Insider Gaming Discord server.
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It was a stupid idea always was. More studio closures on the way. Maybe now Nissan and Honda can merge. Sidenote Mitsubishi should get back into TV’s especially Japan. Since no more true Japanese brands.