Group 1 - Sony's stock rose by 1.3% in pre-market trading [1] - Sony Group is accelerating its plans to launch electric vehicles in the U.S. market in collaboration with Honda [1] - The Sony Honda Mobility company will begin pre-sales of the Afeela 1 electric vehicle model in California this year, with deliveries expected to start in mid-2026 [1] Group 2 - Bandai Namco Holdings signed a strategic business alliance agreement with Sony Group on July 24 to jointly develop and promote anime and other intellectual properties [1] Group 3 - Sony Group is reportedly considering selling its division that provides cellular chipsets for connected devices, as the company shifts its focus towards the entertainment sector [1]

Group 1 - Sony Group and Honda Motor are accelerating their plans to launch electric vehicles in the US market through their joint venture, Sony Honda Mobility [1][2] - The Afeela 1 electric vehicle model will begin pre-sales in California this year, with deliveries expected to start in mid-2026 [1][2] - Afeela 1 features a dual-motor all-wheel drive system with an estimated EPA range of 300 miles (approximately 483 kilometers) and a starting price of $89,900 in the US market [1] Group 2 - The vehicle integrates artificial intelligence technology to enhance driving and user experience systems, with a focus on developing in-car entertainment systems for autonomous driving [1] - Sony Honda Mobility has partnered with Microsoft to develop a conversational AI assistant based on Microsoft's cloud services [1] - The strategic alliance between Sony and Honda, established in 2022, aims to create a new era centered on electric vehicles and mobility services, leveraging Honda's automotive expertise and Sony's digital technology advantages [2]