Japan’s Honda, Sony Joining Forces on New Electric Vehicle

In this combination image, logos are seen for Honda Motor Co., on Feb. 14, 2013, in Pittsburgh and Sony Corp. on Nov. 14, 2018, in Tokyo. AP Photo

TOKYO—Two big names in Japanese electronics and autos are joining forces to produce an electric vehicle together.

Sony Group Corp. and Honda Motor Co. agreed to set up a joint venture this year to start selling an electric vehicle by 2025, both sides said Friday.