cars

Will Toyota drop prices to take on imported competition?

June 07, 2018 | 17:40

Toyota has just expanded its local factory as other manufacturers are bringing in their first shipments of tax-exempt vehicles to Vietnam.

New challenges to Vietnamese customers’ faith in Mercedes-Benz

May 30, 2018 | 22:11

An investigation in Germany and wide-spread recalls across the country are the first issues to directly challenge Vietnamese customers' trust in Mercedes-Benz.

Despite dropping revenue in China, Honda remains strong in Vietnam

May 29, 2018 | 11:16

Despite a huge reduction in revenue in China, Honda is still doing well in Vietnam in both the motorbike and car segments, with a new record in car sales.

BMW recall of 470 cars in Vietnam may be due to fire risk

May 23, 2018 | 15:00

German car manufacturer BMW’s sudden recall of 470 cars in Vietnam may be related to the car giant’s re-exporting of 88,000 vehicles in the UK due to fire risk.

Gov’t tightens diplomatic car imports

February 08, 2018 | 10:59

Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has asked ministries to strengthen the management of temporary import of cars of individuals who enjoy privileges and tax exemptions in Viet Nam.

Used cars to get import tax rise of 20 per cent

March 26, 2013 | 11:18

Import taxes on used cars of nine seats or fewer and an engine displacement of less than 1,500cc will increase by up to 20 per cent from April 28.

Lexus drives ahead of the pack

March 04, 2013 | 15:17

Auto market’s hi-end, luxury segment is hitting top gear.

Driving a bus through luxury vehicle regulations

January 29, 2013 | 14:43

A recent sharp rise of imported luxurious cars into Vietnam has triggered concerns over losses to the state coffers from a manipulation of the current state incentive policy.

Two way street in auto tax news

January 22, 2013 | 10:45

No dramatic changes are expected to automobile industry tax policies in the upcoming period.

Auto firms feel the heat

December 17, 2012 | 17:18

Policy changes have boxed auto businesses into a corner.

Flash autos roll in due to loop hole

November 01, 2012 | 10:27

An import incentive policy is being used to bring new expensive cars into Vietnam.

Luxury cars roll into Vietnam despite economic doldrums

July 31, 2012 | 09:06

The super luxury and luxury car segments remain hot, while middle and low-class cars have been on a bumpy road

Siemens rolls out light rail in US

May 26, 2012 | 23:07

German-invested Siemens Company will supply another 18 light rail cars to the US’s Portland city.

Toyota turns corner to production

May 21, 2012 | 12:28

Many car-makers in Vietnam are turned off by the market downturn and government’s inconsistent policies, but Toyota Motor Vietnam’s new president Yoshihisa Maruta told VIR’s Mai Linh that his company would continue prioritising production, but not distribution.