"Sony has content, services and entertainment technologies that move people. We are adapting these assets to mobility, and this is our strength against Tesla," president Izumi Kawanishi told the FT.
Sony and Honda created a joint venture called Sony Honda Mobility in September. The duo's first model will be American-made, with production set to begin in 2026.
While we don't have many details about this model yet, Sony is expected to manage the car's entertainment system, cloud-based software, and sensors needed for autonomous driving. The vehicle should be able to drive itself Level 2+ in most circumstances and Level 3 autonomy under certain conditions.
At CES 2022, Sony gave a sneak preview of the design for upcoming models by revealing the Vision-S 01 and SUV 02 concepts.