How the software-defined vehicle will address overcapacity, bolster efficiency

Sony and Honda's joint electric brand, Afeela, is targeting leases of up to 10 years. The companies believe that people who buy the car will hold on to it that long because software updates will keep it fresh.

January 25, 2024 04:02 AM

Automakers are already changing their strategic course but still have a lot of ground to gain to complete the transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

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